story-continuation

The ghostly human figure symbolizes the desire to continue narratives and preserve stories even as time and the universe itself come to an end.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Redemption of Time (2019)Baoshu

PART I: The Past Within Time

The chapter serves as a preface and prologue to 'The Redemption of Time,' detailing the author's personal journey from fanfiction writer to published author within the 'Three-Body' universe. It contextualizes the novel as a paraquel inspired by Liu Cixin's original trilogy, exploring themes of fandom, legacy, and the continuation of stories beyond their canonical end. The prologue sets a cosmic stage at the end of the universe, introducing a ghostly human figure who defies the cessation of time by attempting to continue a concluded story.