Your story.
Every thread
in view.
Write your novel, short stories or comic scripts. Understory connects the details and asks thoughtful questions, helping you see what needs another look.
The AI reviews. You write.
Every word remains yours.
The visitor
“You kept it for eight years,” June said. Theo looked at the letter on the table.
Ten years ago, or eight?
Ten years earlier, Theo had promised June that he would wait for her answer.An old promise
“You kept it for eight years,” June said.The visitor
Choose one, or explain in your own words.
See the connections.
Decide what comes next.
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Every thread on one timeline
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An unopened letter
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Questions grounded in what you wrote.
Understory points to the passage and asks. Choose an answer or explain in your own words. You stay in control.
An old promise
Ten years earlier, Theo had promised June that he would wait for her answer. He folded the note carefully and put it in his coat.
The visitor
That afternoon, June stood at the kitchen door. “You kept it for eight years,” June said.
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Each question points back to the relevant passage.
Explain your intent.
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The details come with evidence.
Story facts link to the words behind them. When something is unclear, Understory asks.
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