100 days in a submarine

Behind the Scenes: Crafting 100 Days In a Submarine: The Watchers of the Night

Before reading this article about how this story came to life, i ask you to read the whole story first

This story started as a simple fascination with the unknown—the idea that beneath the ocean’s surface lies an unexplored realm, both beautiful and terrifying. The inspiration came from documentaries and articles about the eerie creatures that dwell in the deepest parts of our oceans, where sunlight never reaches. These creatures, often bioluminescent and strange, sparked the concept of mysterious “watchers,” beings that could observe without interacting… until they had reason to.

The concept evolved from a question: What if these watchers weren’t simply passive, but had an agenda of their own? This idea brought the story’s tone to life, blending the thrill of an undersea expedition with the creeping dread of an unseen force in control. To intensify the tension, the story takes place almost entirely in a submarine, isolating the characters and adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

Each part of the story was carefully plotted to reveal new mysteries while keeping the readers in the dark, much like the characters themselves. The captain’s disappearance became a pivotal moment, symbolizing the unraveling of order within the submarine and amplifying the sense of helplessness. It was important to pace the story so that the tension steadily escalated, leading to the final revelation of the watchers’ true purpose and the discovery of an otherworldly realm.

Another crucial element was the submarine setting itself. The confined space and limited resources became obstacles the crew had to manage, while outside, the vast, unknown ocean loomed as a reminder of their vulnerability. The crew’s interactions and varying reactions to the watchers mirrored how humans deal with fear—some deny, some joke, and others question. This added layers to the characters, making the story more than just an exploration of the ocean, but also of human resilience and curiosity.

In the end, the watchers served as a metaphor for the mysteries we aren’t meant to understand, a theme that resonated deeply in crafting the story’s conclusion. The crew’s brief glimpse into another dimension was both a reward and a warning, a moment that allowed them to survive but also to realize the ocean’s secrets must remain hidden.

Writing this story was a journey into the unknown, much like the one experienced by the crew. Each twist and turn in the plot came from wondering what we might encounter in the depths, and what might be watching us back.