WHY THIS? WHY NOW?
In the age of increasing interconnectedness, the world is becoming a smaller place. Yet paradoxically, we are witnessing an escalation in divisiveness and xenophobia. The fear of the 'other' continues to impede our path towards unity, shattering our global society into fragments. It is these fractured mirrors of our world that "ANOTHER BLUE" aims to mend.
“ANOTHER BLUE” strikes at the heart of this struggle. It presents an alien society, initially perceived as a future Earth, struggling with the same issues of discrimination, wealth disparity, power politics, and most importantly, the fear and mistrust of the 'other'. Volume 1 is constructed to skillfully mislead the readers into thinking they are peering into a future version of our world, further solidifying the connection between the struggles on Ahkam and those on Earth.
The truth revealed in Book 7, that we've been watching an alien civilization, serves as a gut punch. It breaks the illusion of 'us' and 'them', laying bare the arbitrary nature of xenophobia. We've been rooting for, empathizing with, and loving characters that are fundamentally 'alien'. It makes us question our entrenched prejudices and nudges us towards introspection.
"ANOTHER BLUE" is a timely narrative. It forces us to confront our fears and prejudices head-on and provides a platform for dialogue and discovery. By painting a detailed, empathetic, and human portrait of an alien society it challenges our propensity for tribalism. In doing so, it aids us in confronting and addressing our deeply ingrained fears and prejudices.
Why now? Because our world, more than ever, needs stories that transcend borders, blur the lines between 'us' and 'them', and foster empathy, understanding, and unity.
Why this? Because "ANOTHER BLUE" isn't just a fun story - it's a mirror, a catalyst, and a beacon of hope for a future where love wins over fear, unity overpowers division, and understanding dispels prejudice. By tackling these issues head-on, "ANOTHER BLUE" is a powerful, timely narrative, perfectly poised to inspire a global conversation about unity in diversity, and love in the face of fear.