Well sadly it's been a little over a month (Dec 27th) since my laptop crashed, taking most of my art with it, among other important things like the projects for my day job😓 Thankfully, I still have some paper versions of the story script/outlines and linework art, but anything digital was pretty much lost. I'm currently saving up money for a new laptop and sketching chapters by hand in the meantime. All of my characters and such are drawn traditionally by hand. Once complete, I ink the linework using my Micron pens, and scan it to my computer. Then I color and add effects using Photoshop, then add final touches using the mobile app Sketchbook and compress the image to fit Webtoon/Tapas parameters. Without my laptop all I can do right now are the first 2 steps. I was hoping to have enough money to buy a new laptop by mid-February, but unfortunately I had an unexpected auto expense rear its ugly head and needed to purchase new tires instead with the money instead😞
I appreciate your understanding during this time and thank you for your patience!
For real-time updates and bonus material such as Q&A, please feel free to visit my Webtoon Profile Page by visiting the website below and clicking on my Creator Username (MAGNUMsLAW):
Rima Takai moves to Japan to retrace her family history, but her life is turned upside-down after she meets fellow high school student, Hatori Kurosaki. While he may appear human, he is actually a vampire, and a cursed one at that! Every night on a New Moon, his Tether weakens and he unwillingly shifts into something much more sinister: his alter-ego, Satori! After reluctantly agreeing to protect Hatori's secret, she finds out that her family has been keeping dark secrets of their own...and that some things are better left buried.
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UPDATE: TLDR My laptop broke at the end of December, taking most of my work with it. The launch date is currently TBD until I have enough money saved up for a new one, and the time to recolor everything. Thank you for your understanding and patience!
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This series will be launched TBD, after which I will try to update monthly as much as possible. Originally published in English on Webtoon, I plan on uploading chapters translated for Spanish, Japanese, and Korean readers at some point afterwards. This series is for 16+ and features vampires, mythical creatures, blood, violence, teenage shenanigans, and tough topics like depression, abuse, and bullying, so almost every "mature" box is checked, just in case. There are a few instances of dubious consent (such as drunk make-outs or kissing without asking), but NO graphic sexual acts, rape, or sexual assault. I always place trigger warnings at the begining of each chapter if I think it has any. If I miss one, please nicely let me know in the comments so I can fix it.
This is my first series so please be patient and kind, thank you!
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The DSM Novel adaptation is now available on Tapas, if you would like to read ahead while you wait for comic episodes!