It seems to be suffering a bit from the Matrix Effect: The first installment promised far more than the sequels could possible provide. Stories involving a pro

It seems to be suffering a bit from the Matrix Effect: The first installment promised far more than the sequels could possible provide. Stories involving a protagonist with seemingly otherworldly gifts tend to craft a narrative where the possibilities and potentials are limitless. While this form of storytelling is very good at garnishing attention, it’s mainly capitalizing on the mystery surrounding the main character. People tend to fill in those unknown personality traits by projecting themselves onto the character. The problem arises when the Author attempts to choose a reality for their character to follow. No matter what reality you pick, the story will never live up to the quintessential version everyone has uniquely envisioned. The more we learn about the character, the less we feel a sense of awe and wonderment. This transforms something that once held so much promise into something that seems mundane. It’s not because the story is bad, it’s just that it could never live up to its own open-endedness.