Taking the Leap

My First Chapter On Wattpad

My publishing journey may seem like it happened very quickly but, it was a long time in the making. I have been writing for years, keeping my stories to myself and dreaming of, maybe, taking the plunge one day. Then, I finally did it, all the worldbuilding, writing, rewriting, and questioning every single word choice and I finally did it. And honestly? I’m terrified. Exited, thrilled, and terrified.

I also have some many stories in various states of completion and many I won’t try to publish, so I’ve decided to put them out into the world in a different format – Wattpad.

Why Wattpad?

I’ve been working on this story in isolation for so long that it started to feel like it only existed in my head. The world of the Scaith, the fractured sky, Asana’s restless nights perched on windowsills all felt so real to me, but I had no idea if anyone else would care about a genetically-modified warrior who craves the wilderness more than the safety of the walls.

Wattpad felt like the right place to test those waters.

It’s a community of readers who genuinely love sci-fi and fantasy, who understand the appeal of found family dynamics, post-apocalyptic settings, and characters who don’t quite fit into the world they’re forced to protect.

Without giving too much away, Daughter of the Scaith follows Asana, a member of the Scaith—an elite group of genetically-enhanced warriors who protect humanity’s last cities from the dangerous new world that emerged after a distant planet shattered and rained destruction on Earth.

The world has mutated. Animals have become more aggressive, the wilderness is deadly, and the only safe passage between cities is by rail. The Scaith ride those rails, standing between humanity and extinction.

But Asana is different. While everyone else sees the wilderness as something to fear, she finds herself drawn to it. She needs daily medication just to survive the genetic modifications that should have made her stronger. And she’s starting to question everything she’s been taught about her purpose, her world, and what it really means to be free.

Chapter One: Setting the Stage

The first chapter introduces Asana in a moment of quiet rebellion—perched on a windowsill before dawn, watching the distant wilderness while her team sleeps. It’s a snapshot of who she is: restless, curious, and already chafing against the confines of the city.

We meet her found family, her captain Caomhnoir, the twin brothers Ram and Yash, and the newest member Jaya. We see the ritual of preparation, the weight of their weapons, and the anticipation that comes before every mission. And we get our first glimpse of

the world outside the walls: vivid, dangerous, and beautiful in ways the grey cities can never be.

What Comes Next

Committed to regular updates, at least one chapter a month, maybe more if life cooperates, but I do have two books that will be published in 2026, and I know how intensive that can be. I want to build this story alongside readers, to hear whatresonates and what doesn't. So, if you’re reading this, and you’re curious about post-apocalyptic worlds, found families, warriors with secrets, and a protagonist who'd ratherface monsters in the wilderness than stay safe behind walls, I’d love you to check meout on Wattpad.

Stories are meant to be read, and sometimes the best thing you can do for your writing

is to let other people into it.

So here goes nothing. Or everything.

Wish me luck.