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Alix Mornay
Stories to experience.
Worlds to discover.Every story begins with a possibility: a different world, an unexpected encounter, a life that might have been.Alix Mornay writes stories that span genres and explore the many facets of the human experience.From the most intimate stories to vast imaginary worlds, each creation follows its own path, guided by the characters, emotions and imagination.Step into the worlds of Alix Mornay.
About Alix Mornay
A creator of stories, worlds and possibilities.Alix Mornay is a literary and artistic identity dedicated to fiction in all its forms.His writing spans genres and explores human nature through imagination, emotion, mystery and adventure.Without seeking to conform to any single literary tradition, he allows each story to find its own voice, atmosphere and form.At the heart of his approach lies a simple conviction: imagination opens up unexpected paths to understanding what it means to be human.
Alix Mornay Studio
Worlds that come to life.Some stories are told through words. Others take shape through images, movement or music.Alix Mornay Studio brings together original projects spanning animated series, audiovisual adaptations and musical creations, expanding the boundaries of the imagination through various artistic forms.The Studio is a space for creation, development and collaboration, open to working with artists, studios and producers, both in France and internationally.
La Mer à l'Envers - The Upside-Down SeaAnimated short filmWhat if the sea could reveal what we have lost the ability to see?Blurring the lines between poetry and mystery, The Upside-Down Sea takes us on a sensory journey where the boundaries between reality and imagination seem to dissolve. A journey through water, the garrigue, light and the depths of existence.
Under One SkyHistorical and scientific adventure animated seriesFour children set out to measure the invisible.Across cultures, borders and the upheavals of history, four young characters discover that curiosity and knowledge can bring people together.Inspired by real events, Under One Sky combines adventure with scientific discovery.
The Between GirlContemporary animated seriesBetween worlds. Beyond labels.Sydney, Shanghai, Cairo. Three young Malaysian women accepted onto university exchange programmes discover three different worlds, three ways of living in the world, and that recurring question: where do we truly belong?With its female characters, cultural contrasts and resolutely contemporary aesthetic, The Between Girl explores the contradictions of a generation that moves fluidly between languages, traditions and personal aspirations.
Ink & The WindHistorical adventure animated seriesThree young people. A poem. A world to understand.In a world where words travel as far as people do, three young characters set off on an adventure through cities, across the seas and along the paths of knowledge.Through manuscripts, music, poetry and encounters, Ink & The Wind celebrates the flow of ideas and the power of words, capable of spanning the centuries and transforming destinies.Discover the world of Ink & The Wind →
Our PerspectiveStories where the viewer does the work.We love stories that place their trust in those who watch them. The characters go about their adventures without having to constantly explain their meaning. The images, the silences and the music give the viewer the freedom to see, feel and interpret.We also love the wonder hidden within reality: an unexpected light, a natural phenomenon, a detail that no one had noticed. Sometimes, all it takes is a longer look to discover an unsuspected world.Each project has its own rhythm, aesthetic and voice. They all share the same desire: to tell stories that continue to live on in the viewer’s imagination, long after the final frame.Animation · Audiovisual · MusicFor any proposals regarding development, adaptation or co-production, please contact the Studio via the contact form.
Books
Worlds. Lives. Endless possibilities.Alix Mornay’s novels and short stories freely explore a range of genres: contemporary fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy, young adult fiction and ensemble novels. They all share the author’s interest in issues relating to human relationships and their contradictions.Some stories are set in a familiar world. Others take us to entirely imaginary realms. All spring from characters whose desires, contradictions and choices shape their destinies.Discover Alix Mornay’s novels, short stories and literary worlds.
Completed novels
Join Me in the DarknessLiterary HorrorHow far can one delve into the darkness without risking getting lost there oneself?Join Me in the Darkness explores the murky realms of desire, control and human choices. A novel in which the line between fascination and danger becomes increasingly blurred.Manuscript completed, submitted to publishers
Amor AmorPulp RomanceThere are some stories that cannot be confined to a memory, even when they belong to the past.Amor Amor explores the places, moments and emotions of a relationship whose memory continues to bring to life both the happy times and the heartache.Manuscript completed, submitted to publishers
Universes in the making
Dear Diary...NovelNice, the Mediterranean, a lifetime of memories. Through the pages of a diary, intimate confessions mingle with little white lies, regrets with bursts of laughter. And behind the most ordinary of words, an unexpected story gradually takes shape.In progress
The Shadow WeaverDark fantasy saga — Six volumesAn ancient world, powers that elude even those who possess them, and destinies swept up in events whose full consequences no one can foresee.Spanning six volumes, The Shadow Weaver unfolds a vast dark fantasy universe, where the characters are not simply divided into heroes and villains. Their ambitions, loyalties and contradictions shape a story that transcends each of them.Series in progress
It’ll Be AlrightAn ensemble novelAbidjan, December 2019. Five lifelong friends meet up for a Christmas lunch in Yopougon. They laugh, tease one another and have a great time. But behind the bursts of laughter, each of them carries a story that the others sometimes know very little about.In development
The Girl I Used to HateTeen NovelIn Taiwan, two teenage girls are locked in a merciless battle to rule their school… and win over the same boy. Amidst rivalries, dirty tricks and taunts, neither of them can imagine how this battle will change their lives.Alix Mornay puts a fresh spin on the teen novel genre.In development
Art. 28NovelWhen a prestigious private school in French-speaking Switzerland finds itself threatened by a scandal, its Board of Trustees calls upon Sybille Chappuis, a specialist in reputation crises. In a world where everyone knows exactly what to say, she discovers that the hardest part is not always protecting the truth.In development
In Music
When stories come to life through music.Some worlds cannot be described through words alone. They also have their own atmospheres, their own vibrations, their own melodies and their own emotions.These atmospheres are also sources of inspiration for the author, which she loves to share.Discover the musical compositions inspired by her novels, their characters and their worlds on Alix Mornay’s YouTube channel.Listen to the music on Alix’s YouTube channel →
Contact Alix
Every encounter can be the start of a story.For any enquiries regarding publications, translation rights, audiovisual adaptations, musical projects or artistic collaborations, please contact Alix Mornay.Messages from readers are also welcome. Sometimes a story continues long after the final page.
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