The Chaotic Promise: Ascension (Ch. 1-6), 2024
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2024
Creator
- Melin, Daniel (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
115 pages
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"This master's thesis comprises the first six chapters of Ascension, a young adult fantasy novel-in-progress. The story follows seventeen-year-old Dante Aldrich as he copes with the abandonment of his father in the small town of Milford, New Jersey. After meeting a mysterious new girl in his history class, Kaiko, Dante learns that he has the ability to control magic as one of the cryptic magi: powerful beings tasked with bringing order to the mythical and material worlds. While learning more about the existence of magic and its implications, he also struggles to balance both his tainted friendship with Dylan, his longtime best friend, and his growing attachment to Kaiko. These initial chapters focus on themes such as coming-of-age, found family, loneliness, self-realization, and the processing of grief." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
115 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu