Kobayashi Kane

Fantasy Novelist & Creative Writer

HIVE • Freelance

Aug 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 2 mos

Authored and serialized captivating fantasy novels and creative fiction on the Hive Stories (One Story) platform. Proudly achieved a spot in the "Top 10 Most Loved Works" on the platform, recognized for exceptional reader engagement, atmospheric world-building, and critical acclaim. Specialized in crafting intricate dark fantasy lore, developing complex character arcs, and maintaining top-tier ratings through suspenseful, long-form narrative pacing.

Fiction Novelist & Interactive Scriptwriter

Dreame Stories • Freelance

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 • 9 mos

Authored and serialized long-form fiction novels, short stories, and interactive scripts for international digital platforms. Notably authored a published web novel exceeding 217,000 words (96 chapters). Recognized and awarded as a "Potential Author" on Tomo Story and secured a spot in the "Top 10 Most Loved Works" on Hive Stories (One Story), demonstrating exceptional pacing and reader retention skills.

QA Engineer & Narrative Game Designer

Gameloft • Fulltime

Dec 2013 - May 2015 • 1 yr 5 mos

Ensured system quality and contributed to interactive game design initiatives at Gameloft. This solid technical and creative background granted me a profound understanding of interactive narrative design, quest mechanics, and world-building logic, which I now leverage to craft highly engaging, logic-driven scripts and plots for modern indie games and web novels