What if you could have the perfect day? Nothing went wrong, all you did was right, and in the end you come out on top in everyway. What kind of effort would be required to do that? It would take a culmination of all effort or very special circumstances. Or, maybe you could just relive the same day over and over again until it was just right. Timeloops are a story phenomenon that find themselves getting told again and again. Join Robbie and Sarah as they explore the inspiration behind timeloop stories.

Cold and dark days have come to The Creators Playbook here in episode "Soul Bleeding" where Robbie and Michael delve into the backdrop of dystopian societies. You, Great Author, have a choice before you in how your characters are going to live through an oppressive regime! Will they be triumphant and conquer in majesty? Or will your society crush them? Join us as we delve into this wonderfully awful business of making our characters' lives terrible as we create a dystopia, and place our characters in it to live, thrive, or die.

After-show-notes and further reading:

John Joseph Adams: https://www.tor.com/2011/04/15/dystopian-round-table-the-appeal-of-dystopian-fiction/

Freedom Economic Education Matrix: How Can You POSSIBLY Not Be Red-Pilled By Now?? https://youtu.be/7QZQ8FlTbb4

It's that time of the year. A time to go out and surprise others with gifts, treats, and service. It's a time of scrolling through online sellers and walking through isles trying to find the perfect thing. Sometimes all you need is just a little magic to make it all happen. Today join Robbie and Steven as they create a Magical Shop filled with wonder and mystery.

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After-show notes - The Shop Keeper:
The shop keeper can be a friend or aid to the hero of the story. They play a sort of mentor or guide for the hero, leaving hints to encourage them on their path. When making this particular type of character, a good dose of mystery goes a long way.

Recognizable patterns with this character:

• Brief appearances with the hero.
• Cryptic guidance, unclear to the hero and ourselves until the end of the story.
• Appears when they're most needed.