Conservatives, Turn Back! 5 Signs That Crystal Isn't your Cup of Tea.

Welcome to a world of foolishness, tomfoolery, and good ol’ fashioned fun. I’m Crystal, the creator of Storyteller Planet, The Universe of Order and Kae’Ahs, Ar’Kaiv’s Library, and Crystal Myth, also known as Ar’Kaiv’s podcast about the Universe. For those that already know what you’re signing up for, welcome! I encourage you to browse at your leisure and remember to take snack breaks because it’s easy to get lost on Storyteller Planet. For those that have stumbled here by fate’s wandering hand as you journey through the cosmos, please enjoy the five signs that let you know if this Planet is right for you.

Conservative Note: If you find that Storyteller Planet is not your jive, you will find the nearest exits at the top left or right-hand corners of your screen. Just follow the symbol marked X and you will be free of this planet and on your way to other worlds that entice you. I wish you a safe and blissful journey through the cosmos.

Signpost #1: Romance That Tugs At Your Heartstrings and Fogs Your Glasses

He inches closer, but my footsteps keep retreating until I’m completely pressed against the back wall. How can he think it’s a good idea to look at me that way? We’re in the middle of rehearsal and his brother could walk back in at any minute. But as he rests his hands on the wall behind me, I can’t deny the same feeling bubbling up from deep within. His eyes don’t leave mine as he inches closer, and I can’t help but melt into those rough lips. Our tongues dance to a rhythm all their own as his firm desires press against me. The heat between my thighs grows as I stifle a moan against his lips. There’s no denying it anymore. I’m in love with my ex’s brother.

If this blip of a scene I just conjured made you uncomfortable, chances are my fiction novels won’t be for you. Romance lies at the heart of every story I write and it’s a disservice to the genre (and love itself) if my characters don’t get intimate with the ones they love.

While we’re on the subject of “my babies” aka, all the characters you will find in this ever-growing Universe, they have a colorful spectrum of love. Sometimes they’re the more widely known “boy meets girl” kind of couple. Sometimes it’s love triangles, forbidden love, boy love, girl love, Deh’Mae love, Juri love. You get the idea. Love is as vast and complex as The Universe itself, so I choose not to limit the possibilities. Love transcends time and space, life and death. It is more than skin deep, and it is NOT concerned with gender, background, or anything else but that magical feeling we get when love has appeared in our lives.

If this blip I made up entices you, I suggest taking a look at the Warriors of Passion series or Bayside Billionaire.

Signpost #2: Fantasy, Myth, and The Unknown

If you noticed in the last signpost, I mentioned some interesting names like Juri or Deh’Mae. The Universe of Order and Kae’Ahs is one of magic and mystery. It is a place that has Ten Rehlms, over thirty Di’Ehtiz, and an unknown number of stories waiting to be told. They are warriors, jaded souls, magicians, and even the occasional Aenjehl or Daemon. There are too many species that exist in this Universe to list out, but they are not all mortal humans. Even in Eh’Fi: Rehlm of Mortals and Deh’Maes there are traces of “the divine”. This universe combines all mythologies in one “big bang” of existence, including elements of Angels, Devils, Demons, and the other mystical creatures found in practiced religion. I have no ties nor disrespect for anyone’s beliefs on planet Earth, I just ask you to remember that this isn’t Earth. It’s Storyteller Planet. So “Da Rules” that some humans believe in will not be showcased as “the star of the show” in this kind of fiction.

To be extremely blunt: if you’re looking for Jesus, go to church.

If you find a reimagined world where the divine live in the clouds above mortals or shape the planet itself fascinating, then I suggest checking out Ar’Kaiv’s Infinite Library and learning all there is to know about this fantastic place!

Signpost #3 “un-HOLY” Non-Fiction that talks about Our Universe and The Great Spirit

The only way that I find it in me to write this kind of “vast fiction” is by drawing from the magnificent world that we live in and learning from it. In The Spirit Rehlm, I tend to talk about The Great Spirit that we all come from, the energies that live in our bodies, and other fantastic things about planet Earth and Our Universe. Sometimes I’m lost in the weeds of Chakras and other times I’m lost in how we’re connected to the Phases of the Moon. Most of the time I’m yelling as loud as I can about Yoga, Self-Love, and how Creative Play can save our souls.

If you’re interested in diving deeper into any of these topics, I have a growing list of mini-courses that will become available over time.

Signpost #4 Learn How to Tell Stories

I’m no grammar guru or study paper prophet. I’m a writer. Specifically, a storyteller. If we strip away the drama around writing, you’d be left with scribbles on a page that tell you something. Storytelling is as old as time itself. It’s in our DNA to retell life to other living beings and some of us have been scared by our English teachers (bless their hearts) to ever write anything ever again. Even my own husband, a fantastic interactive storyteller, gets choked up by the thought of the written word because his teachers were harsh about his penmanship.

Imagine if your favorite writers/shows never continued their journey because their fourth-grade teacher told them that they couldn’t spell, or they can’t formulate coherent sentences for their essay papers in high school. The world would be a very dull place. I’m walking, talking proof that the writing you did in grade school doesn’t limit your potential to tell stories in the here and now.

Our stories are ours to tell. It helps to write them down because it commits them to memory and gives you a chance to share them with others (or not). Word Vomiting is the best way to get things out that you never want to show to anyone ever. Learning about The Basics of Storytelling can put you a step ahead with simple writing like emails or presentations because once you connect more to yourself and your message, the words have space to flow out of you freely.

If you are interested in learning more about The Basics of Storytelling, I recommend checking out my mini-course on the subject.

Signpost #5: This Universe is for Everyone!

If you haven’t already noticed, there’s a little something for everyone on this Planet. Our Universe and The Universe of Order and Kae’Ahs all have one thing in common. We’re made up of a bunch of uniquely amazing souls that have so much to offer to everyone around them. Whether they’re “the salt of the earth” or “the light of my life”, everyone has a story to share. I hope to inspire you to tell whatever story you want with abandon and childlike wonder. Whether it’s living it out in a fantasy novel or learning how to write it out for yourself, stories are what this world is made up of. Without them, we wouldn’t know anything, and we wouldn’t have come this far as a planet. Do you think the birds on the line are just chittering about nothing? No! They’re talking about what a mess we’ve made of the place like old ladies gossiping outside in the shade. From the bugs to the cosmos, we all have a place and a purpose for being here. We live in a world of dreams made real, so let’s do our best to keep the age-old tradition going. We may all not see eye to eye, but we all do live on this planet together. Let’s be a bit kinder to ourselves and everyone else around us.

For the Conservatives that made it this far, you are now left with two choices. Either turn back and exit Storyteller Planet for good or turn back and notice the rest of us standing behind you, waiting with open arms for you to join in the fun. May whatever path you choose, be one that lights your life for all time.

I hope to see you all soon in whatever form I appear. Until next time!

About the Author

Crystal Cabrae is a storyteller who specializes in writing dystopian, romantic, and adventurous worlds for animation and fantastical fiction. She is a proud graduate of Full Sail University, AMDA, and New World School of the Arts. Her six years of acting training in both New York and Miami gives her a unique perspective when approaching her characters. She has a passion for sharing how to create stories with the world and inspiring the storyteller that lives within all of us. Follow her on IG or Pinterest to know the latest.