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Immersion: A Musical Journey into Interactive Storytelling



When I wrote Immersion, I didn’t just hear the words on the page—I heard the songs, the incidental music, the rhythm of the story as it unfolded. From its inception, Immersion was more than just a written work; it was a musical. Each chapter emerged alongside the compositions that gave it life, creating an intricate dance between storytelling and sound.

Because the story was structured as a series, I had the unique opportunity to develop each chapter individually, crafting the music as an integral companion to the narrative. This approach allowed me to blend mediums, ensuring that every moment in the story resonated with its own sonic landscape.

But I wanted more. I envisioned Immersion as a fully interactive online experience, a concept that took root at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when the world was confined and disconnected, I sought to create something that would transcend the limitations of a static page—something that would engage, inspire, and transport the audience into the very fabric of the story.

The journey to bring this vision to life has been long and filled with experimentation. I explored various media, navigated the complexities of interactive book design, and searched for cost-effective yet high-quality production methods. Even as lockdowns lifted and life returned to normal, I remained steadfast in my commitment to an immersive, multi-sensory storytelling experience.

Now, after years of dedication, refinement, and innovation, I am thrilled to announce that The Book of Immersion, Volume 1 will be released this April. This marks the beginning of a new chapter—not just for Immersion, but for the way stories can be told, experienced, and lived.

Stay tuned, and watch this space. The journey is just beginning.




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Down by Sarnia de la Mare #poetry

 

A small child once asked

Why don't lorries fall down?

And I said

I didn't know

So I asked 

Google


Down is a funny 

word

Methinks


I was once 

DOWN

Power's DOWN

He went DOWN 

(on me)

Stocks are DOWN

You DOWN for a call?

DOWN dog!

Rain falls DOWN

Soft duck's DOWN

DOWN in the dumps

DOWN through

the ages

DOWN that drink

What's going DOWN

DOWN there

DOWN here

DOWNtime

The DOWNs

Called DOWN


DOWN

and

dirty!

But

I still don't know

what's going DOWN

with that lorry


©2025 Sarnia de la Mare










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'I Remember' by Sarnia de la Mare #poetry



I remember youth 

Like it was yesterday 

 A bouncing rainbow

On acid

Someone’s unkempt heirloom

Such vigour and poise

Such saccharin dreams


I remember love like 

It was always tomorrow 

An ever-ready pink bunny

Oiled loins and fat thighs

Preened like a ready meal

In a bitter-sweet sauce


I remember children 

Like they were forever 

Squealing writhing brats 

Of genes pushed into hope

Biological satisfaction 

Smothered in fear

And syrup


I remember living 

Like it never ends

Just trying to breathe

Fleshy moments wedged 

In a gas chamber 

A never-ending celluloid

Flickering in the darkness of 

The existential abyss


And I remember death 

Like a promise to a baby deer

The lightening trajectory 

Of a bullet

In a green forest

With rustling leaves that whisper

This is it

Here it comes



©2025 Sarnia de la Mare





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