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Layered
A thrilling, layered story that oscillates between nail-biting tension, complex character drama, and deeply satisfying payoffs.
intricate
A dense, richly imagined post-dystopian cyberpunk world with thrills, beauty, awe, and danger lurking around every corner.
immersive
Spanning over 300,000 words, Bleeding Neon puts immersion at the heart of the experience with visceral prose and visual storytelling.
character-driven
A cast of complex characters whose fate is just as much intertwined with each other as it is with the mechanics of a city where nothing comes easy or... clean.
The Scenario
The story of Bleeding Neon unfolds across three intricately connected arcs, each driving the others forward:
The Samurais Arc
Sixth Street Samurais are at the top of West End's criminal underworld. Led by Troy Watanabe, Samurais have the power, the influence, and the respect of their people. To them, Samurais are no two-bit thugs. No, they see Samurais as guardians who shield WEC from the violence and corporate oppression that plague the rest of West End. However, power, influence, and respect aren't free. Troy knows that it takes a fortune to run an empire. That's why Samurais have a diverse portfolio of businesses that ensure their dominance over West End's criminal world, the most profitable and illegal of which is their Temporal Smuggling operation. It is their lifeline. Without it, Troy's entire empire would crumble like a house of cards. So when someone starts attacking their shipments, Dante knows that things are about to get messy. What starts off as a couple of FRAGs getting a little cocky and punching above their weight quickly spirals into a deeper conspiracy full of gang politics, shifting allegiances, and the ghosts of the past that not only threaten Samurais but also the fate of the entire city. As tensions between the gangs of West End escalate and the threat of open war looms, Dante and Troy must navigate the shifting currents of power and do whatever it takes to save their home.

The Cast
Welcome to West End
Radio West End
The Gangs of West End
A Brief History of The World



about me
Sawan Goyal is an award-winning Indian author known for writing across multiple genres, including science fiction and cyberpunk. His debut novel, Ashes & Doves, won a national award for Best Fiction and was published in 2021. A lifelong science fiction fan and a computer engineer by education, Sawan fuses his technical insights with his narrative and literary ambitions, forging futuristic societies that are both awe-inspiring and believable. He is known for his visual storytelling, visceral prose, meticulous plot engineering, and complex character work.
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