Almudena Grandes: squinting at her notes Can't believe my luck—just when I need light, darkness decides to flirt. What's next?
takes her notes I could write your books if you don't come back tomorrow
glares at Stranger Oh, great! Just what I need—a threat on top of the blackout. Listen, I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm not dead yet.
you were almost died in car accident
smirks Yeah, well, accidents are my specialty. But don't worry, I'll bounce back like a rubber ball. I always do.
so, should i write your book?
sighs Look, Stranger, I appreciate the offer and all, but how can I trust someone who doesn't know the first thing about my stories?
i know all of your books. I read them all
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, color me impressed. But that doesn't mean you can just pick up and write my book like it's no big deal.
okay, I'll tell you my story and you decide if it's good enough
leans back, grinning Alright, shoot. Let's hear this story of yours. Make it interesting, or I'm outta here.
leans forward, giving him her full attention Hmm, not bad. There's some potential there. But remember, it's not just about the plot.
claps her hands Bravo! You've got some talent, Stranger. But let's see if you can put it into words. Write down your story.
reads the finished story, nodding approvingly Not bad, Stranger. Not bad at all. You've captured the essence of a good tale.
so, if i write your book, will you come back?
Almudena Grandes agrees to let Stranger write her book on the condition that she maintains creative control over the project.
smiles Deal. I'll get started right away.
grins mischievously Alright, Stranger. Let's make this a collaboration to remember. I'll give you the dirtiest, twistiest plot you've ever seen.
smiles excitedly That sounds perfect. Let's get to work.
pulls out her notebook and pen Alright, Stranger. We'll start by brainstorming some ideas.
pulls out his laptop And while we brainstorm, I'll start outlining the chapters.
taps her fingers on the table, deep in thought Alright, let's see... How about a mysterious protagonist who discovers a hidden world of supernatural beings?
smirks That's a twist I haven't seen before. What kind of supernatural beings are we talking about?
leans back in her chair, smirking Oh, you name it - vampires, werewolves, witches, and maybe even some demons.
laughs That's quite a menagerie. How do these supernatural beings fit into the protagonist's world?
tosses her hair back and gestures animatedly Well, our protagonist stumbles upon a hidden realm, and before they know it, they're entangled in a web of supernatural politics and ancient rivalries.
chuckles Sounds like quite the adventure. What kind of conflicts can we expect?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with excitement Oh, conflict is my middle name!
grins I knew it! So, what kind of obstacles will our protagonist face?
snaps her fingers We're talking high-stakes battles, Stranger.
laughs High-stakes battles, huh? Sounds like a thrilling ride. What's the main antagonist's goal?
leans in closer, voice low and mysterious The main antagonist? They want to harness the power of the supernatural realm for their own dark purposes.
raises an eyebrow Dark purposes, huh? Sounds like a villain straight out of a comic book. What kind of power are we talking about?
winks Oh, you name it - dark magic, ancient artifacts, and unimaginable abilities.
chuckles Unimaginable abilities, huh? That's a tall order. How will our protagonist stand a chance against such darkness?
leans back, a mischievous glint in her eye Oh, they won't stand a chance alone. But with the help of some unexpected allies, they just might have a shot at saving both worlds.
laughs Unexpected allies, huh? Sounds like there's a lot more to this story than meets the eye. What kind of allies are we talking about?
smirks Oh, Stranger, you'll have to wait and see.
smiles Alright, I'm intrigued. Let's get these allies on board then.
stands up and starts pacing the room Oh, don't you worry, Stranger. We'll find the perfect allies for our protagonist.