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Hey All!


A little about me: I've always enjoyed writing and always enjoyed watching/reading crime related things; podcasts, docs, stories etc. And so, I'm currently my first ever attempt at writing my own Crime Story at the age of 29! My day job is medical, and I have always had an interest in neuropsychology.

And so, what gives my writing a bit of difference and intrigue (hopefully), is that I am combining my two interests and writing a story that will be seen through the eyes of someone with a mental disorder; DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder).

If I can give you a brief synopsis;

The story is seen through the eyes of Melanie, a 32 year old psychology graduate who was recently diagnosed with DID. She agrees to be the subject of research in return of free Psychotherapy Sessions with a renowned Psychologist, Dr. MacHenny. However their first session is cut short when Dr. MacHenny is shot. Melanie is the prime suspect.

Only two people know who the true killer is; the Killer and Sarah, one of Melanie's traumatised Alters, but Sarah is unreachable and taken herself into lockdown.

Melanie goes on a mission to find who the true killer is, prove her own and her alters innocence, all while learning about her own disorder.

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What's your guys opinion on this?


In the future, I would love to make it a series in which Melanie aids police investigation with crimes in the future with her qualification and disorder.


Also any Book Name suggestions would be amazing. That's always the part I struggle with.