Pitch Deck: The Shadowbearer Trilogy
Logline
A disillusioned IT professional from Richmond, Virginia, stumbles upon a golden mirror that transports him to the mystical Song Crye Forest. There, he finds himself entangled in a destiny far greater than he ever imagined—becoming the next Shadowbearer, and standing between love and fate in a war against darkness.
Overview
A dark fantasy romance with deep-rooted mythology, forbidden love, and high-stakes battles, this trilogy blends elements of isekai adventure, political intrigue, and Omegaverse-inspired dynamics. Part of the expanding Chronicles of Song Crye series.
Genre
Dark Fantasy | Romance | Isekai | LGBTQ+ | BIPOC
Target Audience
Fans of The Witcher, Castlevania, Heaven Official’s Blessing, Jujutsu Kaisen, and The Untamed who crave emotionally complex relationships, high fantasy lore, and intricate world-building.
Main Characters
Micah (protagonist)
Ryuji (Love interest)
Ryuji (Love interest)
- A Thai-American IT professional from Richmond, Virginia.
- Disillusioned with his life and his failing relationship with his girlfriend, Shyla.
- After his mother’s death, a Buddhist monk gifts him a golden mirror that leads him to another realm.
- He is thrown into the role of Shadowbearer, an ancient guardian of the Shadowrealm.
- Torn between his
- A Thai-American IT professional from Richmond, Virginia.
- Disillusioned with his life and his failing relationship with his girlfriend, Shyla.
- After his mother’s death, a Buddhist monk gifts him a golden mirror that leads him to another realm.
- He is thrown into the role of Shadowbearer, an ancient guardian of the Shadowrealm.
- Torn between his love for two men: Ryuji, the cursed dragon prince, and Edan, the enigmatic shadow warrior.
Ryuji (Love interest)
Ryuji (Love interest)
Ryuji (Love interest)
- The guardian of Song Crye Forest and heir to a powerful dragon curse.
- Bound to the fate of the land and the Breath of Caelumis.
- Betrothed to the Princess of Sylvanfell.
- His sudden connection to Micah sparks a romance that challenges tradition.
- Conflict: Ryuji hails from Caelumis, a realm of divine light and purity, which stands in opposition
- The guardian of Song Crye Forest and heir to a powerful dragon curse.
- Bound to the fate of the land and the Breath of Caelumis.
- Betrothed to the Princess of Sylvanfell.
- His sudden connection to Micah sparks a romance that challenges tradition.
- Conflict: Ryuji hails from Caelumis, a realm of divine light and purity, which stands in opposition to the dark, shadow-infested lands of the Shadowrealm. His connection to Micah is threatened by the political and mystical rift between their worlds.
Edan (Love Interest)
Ryuji (Love interest)
Edan (Love Interest)
- A Soulmender and shadow warrior who serves the Shadowbearer, carrying a hidden past.
- A fierce and skilled combatant feared by many.
- He grows close to Micah, becoming both mentor and forbidden lover.
- Conflict: Edan’s origin from the Shadowrealm, a realm steeped in darkness and forbidden power, directly clashes with Ryuji’s pure Caelumis blood
- A Soulmender and shadow warrior who serves the Shadowbearer, carrying a hidden past.
- A fierce and skilled combatant feared by many.
- He grows close to Micah, becoming both mentor and forbidden lover.
- Conflict: Edan’s origin from the Shadowrealm, a realm steeped in darkness and forbidden power, directly clashes with Ryuji’s pure Caelumis bloodline, creating an inescapable divide between the two men. This rivalry fuels their tension and complicates their bond with Micah.
Conclusion & Call to Action
This trilogy is a perfect fit for a multimedia adaptation, blending original lore, high-stakes battles, and forbidden romance. With a strong, dedicated audience craving diverse (BIPOC/LGBTQ+), emotionally resonant dark fantasy, this story is poised to make an impact in the entertainment industry.