Alternative Solution
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I'm in the process of writing a supernatural sci-fi book series, and so far I've been very cautious about making sure I don't do anything cliche or delve into anything that's been overdone.
This is turning into a problem because there's something I would very much like to do because it fits so well into what I already have planned, but I am afraid that it might be viewed as cliche.
Before you get more confused, I'll try to explain my plan here.
My plan deals mostly with the main goal of a character named Adrian. He is one of the main antagonists whose goal is to reach paradise. In order to open the door to paradise, he has to do things that put a lot of people in danger. He justifies his actions because he would be able to share paradise with others. He believes that since suffering and discontentment are such a big part of the world, that there should be a break from it, which paradise would provide. His inspiration came from his friend, who lived a life filled with suffering.
So, this is one of the main story arcs, and one of major themes is suffering and discontentment versus peace and contentment.
I'm just wondering if this plot (pursuit of paradise) and this theme (suffering/peace) is too overdone.
In defense of myself, if you strip each story down to it's basic themes and plots, you're gonna get a lot of the same sorts of things.
Still, I thought I'd ask you guys what you think. If the consensus is that I'm fine with my plan, I can be more comfortable as I move ahead with it.
~ aLT3RNATIVe Solution
This is turning into a problem because there's something I would very much like to do because it fits so well into what I already have planned, but I am afraid that it might be viewed as cliche.
Before you get more confused, I'll try to explain my plan here.
My plan deals mostly with the main goal of a character named Adrian. He is one of the main antagonists whose goal is to reach paradise. In order to open the door to paradise, he has to do things that put a lot of people in danger. He justifies his actions because he would be able to share paradise with others. He believes that since suffering and discontentment are such a big part of the world, that there should be a break from it, which paradise would provide. His inspiration came from his friend, who lived a life filled with suffering.
So, this is one of the main story arcs, and one of major themes is suffering and discontentment versus peace and contentment.
I'm just wondering if this plot (pursuit of paradise) and this theme (suffering/peace) is too overdone.
In defense of myself, if you strip each story down to it's basic themes and plots, you're gonna get a lot of the same sorts of things.
Still, I thought I'd ask you guys what you think. If the consensus is that I'm fine with my plan, I can be more comfortable as I move ahead with it.
~ aLT3RNATIVe Solution