Notes App Fanfiction Turns Bestseller with $1M Film Deal

SenLinYu, a former fanfiction writer, achieved rapid success with their debut novel Alchemised, a dark fantasy set in a world of necromancy and alchemy, which became a bestseller and secured a seven-figure film deal. The novel, originally inspired by Harry Potter fanfiction, was rewritten to remove fanfiction elements and explore themes of war trauma, love, and morality, drawing from personal and historical influences. The book has sparked significant online discussion and excitement among fans.