MY GAME BEGINS: Author's Note

MY GAME BEGINS: Author's Note

First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has read MY GAME BEGINS, enjoyed the story, and supported me throughout this journey.

My name is Mr. M, and this is the first time I am speaking directly to my readers through an author's note in one of my chapters.

As I mentioned earlier, the inspiration for this story came from a dream I had during my childhood—a dream in which Devarshi Narada appeared before me.

That dream became one of the foundations of this story, which I have been developing with great devotion, dedication, and love.

Although MY GAME BEGINS belongs to the isekai genre, I wanted to explore it from a different perspective by incorporating devotional elements, philosophical questions, and the cultural richness of my Telugu heritage.

The Question That Inspired My Story

At the heart of MY GAME BEGINS lies a question that has stayed with me since childhood:

Can a person truly abandon their entire previous life, leave their original world behind, and begin living as someone completely different in another world?

If such a thing were possible, what would happen to that person's memories, identity, emotions, and sense of belonging?

Would it really be so easy to forget the life they once lived and adapt to an entirely new existence?

What kinds of difficulties would they encounter while attempting to live as another person?

And when someone receives extraordinary powers in a different world, how do those powers work? Why do they exist, and what happens when they are used without understanding their true purpose?

I also found myself questioning some familiar conventions of the isekai genre, such as why protagonists often find themselves surrounded by several romantic interests and how easily they seem to adapt to their new circumstances.

These questions gradually developed into the foundation of MY GAME BEGINS.

Through Srinivasulu's journey, I wanted to explore what might happen when a person considers their own life unbearable, abandons their identity, and attempts to live as someone else in another world.

Would escaping their original life truly bring them happiness?

Or would their choices create even greater difficulties, leading them toward suffering, confusion, and the gradual loss of their sense of self?

I wanted to explore how far a person might fall when they turn away from their own life and identity.

At the same time, I wanted to convey another important message:

There is beauty in recognizing, accepting, and respecting our own lives, our identities, and the precious moments that exist within our reality.

Sometimes, we may overlook the value of what we already have while dreaming of becoming someone else.

Through this story, I hope to encourage readers to reflect on the importance of their own lives and the meaning of being true to themselves.

Devotion, Culture, and Respect

Another important aspect of MY GAME BEGINS is its devotional foundation, particularly its connection to Lord Venkateswara Swami.

My devotion to the Lord is deeply personal, and I have tried to express that devotion through the story's themes of faith, identity, truth, and redemption.

The story also incorporates references to deities, traditions, and mythological narratives from different cultures.

My intention in including these elements is to respectfully explore the richness of different cultural traditions and bring them together within the imaginative world of this story.

In many instances, I have drawn inspiration from narratives and traditions that already exist within those cultures.

Whenever I have incorporated such references, I have tried to approach them with care, respect, and a sincere desire to honor their cultural significance.

I have no intention of hurting anyone's religious or cultural sentiments.

I hope that readers from different backgrounds can appreciate the story's attempt to explore diverse traditions while recognizing the respect with which these elements have been incorporated.

At its heart, MY GAME BEGINS is a story about devotion to Lord Venkateswara, the importance of respecting our own identities, and the beauty of recognizing the meaningful moments in our lives.

It is also an expression of my wish to bring different cultures together through a shared appreciation of their stories, traditions, and spiritual richness.

A Note on the Story's Length

When I began writing MY GAME BEGINS, I had very limited time to develop and publish the story.

Because of that, I had to remove or shorten several scenes that I originally wanted to include.

I am also aware of the 80,000-word limit associated with the contest, and I respect the importance of following those requirements.

However, one of my greatest concerns while writing was preserving the soul of the story.

I wanted to ensure that the central ideas, emotional moments, and philosophical themes I hoped to convey would not be lost simply to make the story shorter.

I often found myself asking a difficult question:

Would I rather write a shorter story that loses some of its emotional essence, or a longer story that preserves the heart of what I truly want to express?

For me, preserving the soul of the story was especially important.

That is why I chose to develop certain events across multiple chapters and parts, allowing the narrative to unfold in the way I had envisioned.

I understand that the story may be longer than some readers expect, and I sincerely appreciate the time and patience of everyone who continues reading it.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Writing and publishing MY GAME BEGINS in such a short period has required a tremendous amount of effort, dedication, and personal commitment.

I have poured a great deal of time, thought, and emotion into this work.

I sincerely hope that readers will appreciate the serious effort behind the story and find something meaningful in its distinctive perspective, cultural richness, and emotional journey.

More than anything, I hope the story's message about devotion, identity, redemption, and the value of our own lives reaches your hearts.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, supporting, and accompanying me on this journey.

Your encouragement means more to me than words can express.

Om Namo Venkatesaya!

With heartfelt gratitude and devotion,

Mr. M (Mr.m)

This story is my humble devotional offering to my beloved Supreme Lord, Sri Venkateswara Swami.