The Damsel

SPIDER GWEN x THE TRUMAN SHOW x TANGLED

In the Synthetic Universe, there's a world where everyone has superpowers. Everyone, that is, except for one girl. She is THE DAMSEL. Having been isolated from society and her duties as an idol of peace, Sara is shocked to learn her parents have enrolled her in public school. She's willing to bet this nightmare of social anxiety and sexual harassment has something to do with the TV studio and its lead executive, Gupta, who only wants her to scream and look pretty in their new reality TV show.

In a bid to escape the cameras, Sara stumbles upon a reclusive hero who hides a bitter secret. With his help, she might be able to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming normal like everyone else-becoming a superhero. Yet, if the studio executives discover the secret identity of the new vigilante around town, Sara will be locked away in shame and her family destitute.

If the public discover she's shirked her sacred duties, there will be riots-and when 8 billion people have the power to punch holes in mountains, you won't like them when they're angry.

Just what is a poor helpless damsel to do to achieve her dreams? It's time to kick butt and not worry about taking names.

THE DAMSEL is a witty and fiercely imaginative take on both the superhero genre and the fairy tale princess archetype that weaves an endearing, action packed tale of an unexpected loner who just wants to be seen for who she is..

Some traditions are meant to be broken

"Damsel power!... Am I too invested in this?" - SJ Whitby, author of the Cute Mutants series

"Such biting fiction" - Vanessa Krauss, author of the Fatality series

"I absolutely do not want to miss this!" - Aoiffe Ni Coinnigh-Duibhginn, Folklorist

"Damn good" - Jason Peters, Aberrant Literature

"Witty and clever" - Darley Anderson Literary Agency

(Content does not—currently—include the concept artwork shown in the screenshots section)

Concept art by MJJ,  Hexchu, Megwynrose, respectively.

CONTENT WARNINGS for frequent bullying, misogyny, and swearing. One reference each of self sacrifice, intense claustrophobia and drowning.