Kids Comics Pitchfest 2023 Showcase

The Game

Reece is a curious young gryphon who has discovered how to hack into the world of video games. While chatting with his favorite game streamer, he accidentally turns on his webcam and exposes the secret that he is not human. Chaos ensues as Reece is forced to trust his internet idol with knowledge of the magical world--but can she really be trusted? "The Game" is an adventure story set in a magical universe that intersects with ours. It aims to highlight the excitement of the online gaming world that so many kids are engrossed in, while simultaneously touching on the consequences of carelessness online.

My Why:

Fantasy worlds, magical creatures, epic stories, video games...these were all big factors in my imaginings growing up. So I figured, why not roll them all into one? With "The Game" I wanted to tell a story that I would have loved at this age while also sneaking in some food for thought.

With the prevalence of online gaming communities and internet influencers, the situation Reece finds himself in is one that many children and pre-teens will relate to. While teaching, I noticed the number of students going online and using social gaming platforms increased steadily every year. As more and more kids access online spaces, my hope is that this story will offer a launch pad for parents to have conversations with them about online safety.