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Fractures
PG-13, R
From the creator of "Incantation," well-known screenwriter Feng Shih boldly integrates the propositions of maternal love and cult to create "Fractures," a brand-new instant horror classic that’ll surely create a major craze!
With meticulous details and a clear train of thought, Feng Shih observes the complex unsalvageable pieces which form a dysfunctional family from different directions. A spark, if left alone unnoticed or ignored, may end up turning into a flame. Such is the case in life as well, where a small spark that we never thought would be a problem turns into a blazing flame that not only causes the breakup of the entire family, but also burning us and our children into ashes… This is a masterpiece that serves as a cautionary tale for parents.
With meticulous details and a clear train of thought, Feng Shih observes the complex unsalvageable pieces which form a dysfunctional family from different directions. A spark, if left alone unnoticed or ignored, may end up turning into a flame. Such is the case in life as well, where a small spark that we never thought would be a problem turns into a blazing flame that not only causes the breakup of the entire family, but also burning us and our children into ashes… This is a masterpiece that serves as a cautionary tale for parents.
©逢時
Information
Publisher
KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
Publication Date
Mar, 2023
Volume/ Episode
1 (END)
Format
147x210mm/ 320 pages/ paperback
ISBN
978-626-352-364-7
Introduction
The Middle-aged social worker Su Fang-Chi notices that there is just one too many incidents of kids dying under usual circumstances lately. Concerned over these unusual deaths, she took it upon herself and visited each of these families in private. To her surprise, Fang-Chi discovered that the mothers of these kids are all faithful devotees of the bizarre deity called "True Loving Mother". Fang-Chi decides to sneak in to the bodhimanda, not just to see what this religion is all about, but also to find out if this religion is in any way connected to the death of these kids…
Selling Points
(1) Explore the context of female-oriented religion in Taiwan, uncovering the existential value of religions with females as its main body, as well as its expansion model based on "inducing fear." By incorporating of such elements into a novel, the author is able to shed some light to the mysterious visage of female-oriented religions that is special only to Taiwan, which shall resonate with readers across the globe.
(2) Categorized as part of the suspense horror genre, "Fractures" contains layers upon layers of mysteries as well as twists and turns at every corner, thereby providing its readers a thrill ride they have never experienced before. The novel is also perfect for the small screen, capable of being adopted as a TV series.
(2) Categorized as part of the suspense horror genre, "Fractures" contains layers upon layers of mysteries as well as twists and turns at every corner, thereby providing its readers a thrill ride they have never experienced before. The novel is also perfect for the small screen, capable of being adopted as a TV series.
Awards& Ranking
(1) Nominated in the 2023 Seoul International Book Fair
(2) Won the Top IP Award of the 2023 2nd Best IP Awards in the Fiction Category
(2) Won the Top IP Award of the 2023 2nd Best IP Awards in the Fiction Category
Author
Feng Shi(逢時)
About the Author
Currently a full-time writer and screenwriter, the author has published multiple popular fiction light novels, which include bestsellers such as "Your Preferential Treatment," " Face Tumor," "She, Her Women"… and many others. Many of the novels have since been adapted into a TV/film scripts. In 2020, the author started Daylight Studio, concentrating on unearthing more Taiwanese local content.
The novel "You Have to Kill Me" was licensed to inJECT inspiration CO. in 2021, which was turned into a film and released on Disney Plus. The original IP "Apartment of Single Ladies" received the TV Script Development Grant of 2022 from the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC.
The novel "You Have to Kill Me" was licensed to inJECT inspiration CO. in 2021, which was turned into a film and released on Disney Plus. The original IP "Apartment of Single Ladies" received the TV Script Development Grant of 2022 from the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC.
Copyright Ownership
KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION
Copyright Contact
SHEI PEI-FEN (RIGHTS DEPT.)
shei.peifen@kadokawa.com.tw
shei.peifen@kadokawa.com.tw
