Escape the Dreamscape House: A Novella (Middle-Grade)
Every kid knew to stay away from the Dreamscape House in the small town of Saint Naurder. Araceli Milano was no different. But when her grade paper somehow found its way inside the infamous house, she’s left with no choice but to go in and get it back. Her quest to retrieve it quickly turned into a desperate escape when she found herself trapped in the bizarre house. She must navigate through surreal dimensions that were the rooms of the house while being on the run from menacing tentacle masses of pitch blackness. In order to escape the Dreamscape House, Araceli must confront her issues of self-worth, identity, and self-esteem, or risk being stuck there forever.
Details
- Age Group:Middle Grade (8-12)
- Manuscript TypeFull Manuscript
- Draft Number:Third Draft
- Word Count (Rounded Up):Up to 50,000
- Spice LevelNo Spice
Story Type:
- Novella
Primary Genre:
- Fiction
- Fantasy
Themes & Tropes
- Action & Adventure
- Contemporary
- Diverse Voices
- High Stakes
Requirements & Requests
Hi there! I'm looking for beta readers for this middle-grade novella. I welcome any and all critiques. Thank you. Please don't mind the aesthetic picture as it is not the final book cover. I just made one up with AI.
Comparable Stories:
THE LAND OF STORIES: THE WISHING SPELL by Chris Colfer THE PECULIAR INCIDENT ON SHADY STREET by Lindsay Currie
Trigger Warnings:
TW: some physical abuse (hair pulled and dragged, then character is tossed and locked into closet)
Manuscript Format
- PDF