Gemstone Heroes
@gemstoneheroes.bsky.social
A superhero mystery thriller with anthropomorphic animal characters. An illustrated screenplay series by John Vogel.
Website: https://gemstoneheroes.com
Start Reading: https://gemstoneheroes.com/chapter1
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Website: https://gemstoneheroes.com
Start Reading: https://gemstoneheroes.com/chapter1
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/vogelarts
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Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is available to read now at gemstoneheroes.com. It features 74 pages of screenplay, 15 illustrations and elevates the previous five chapters to new heights as we zoom forward 20 years into the future. Let's open up this story as it becomes truly unpredictable. Enjoy~ JV.
Front cover artwork for Gemstone Heroes Chapter 7: The Letter. Every chapter's illustrations feels harder than the last. The last two chapters are written, but it's about finding the time in my busy life to get this thing through and done.
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Front cover artwork for Gemstone Heroes Chapter 7: The Letter. Every chapter's illustrations feels harder than the last. The last two chapters are written, but it's about finding the time in my busy life to get this thing through and done.
"Taking Flight" - I can't remember if I uploaded this before, but it is one of my favourites from Chapter 2. I won't say what's happening here, but the energy of it has always stuck with me.
You can read the first 6 illustrated chapters of this screenplay project for free at gemstoneheroes.com
You can read the first 6 illustrated chapters of this screenplay project for free at gemstoneheroes.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
"Taking Flight" - I can't remember if I uploaded this before, but it is one of my favourites from Chapter 2. I won't say what's happening here, but the energy of it has always stuck with me.
You can read the first 6 illustrated chapters of this screenplay project for free at gemstoneheroes.com
You can read the first 6 illustrated chapters of this screenplay project for free at gemstoneheroes.com
I've had these 8 episodes of Gemstone Heroes written for so long, that the urge to write more in this world just continues to rise. With every episode I illustrate, it just makes me want to write more, and more, and more...
June 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I've had these 8 episodes of Gemstone Heroes written for so long, that the urge to write more in this world just continues to rise. With every episode I illustrate, it just makes me want to write more, and more, and more...
As a sweetener. I can reveal the title of Chapter 7:
"The Letter"
Those who have read Chapter 6 know what this means~
"The Letter"
Those who have read Chapter 6 know what this means~
June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As a sweetener. I can reveal the title of Chapter 7:
"The Letter"
Those who have read Chapter 6 know what this means~
"The Letter"
Those who have read Chapter 6 know what this means~
I know. I have been quiet...
Life has thrown me some curve balls since the new year. Family illness, moving apartments... But I can assure you I am picking things up with Chapter 7 this summer.
Chapters 7 and 8 are written and are waiting for my illustrations.
There are twists yet to come!
V <3
Life has thrown me some curve balls since the new year. Family illness, moving apartments... But I can assure you I am picking things up with Chapter 7 this summer.
Chapters 7 and 8 are written and are waiting for my illustrations.
There are twists yet to come!
V <3
June 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I know. I have been quiet...
Life has thrown me some curve balls since the new year. Family illness, moving apartments... But I can assure you I am picking things up with Chapter 7 this summer.
Chapters 7 and 8 are written and are waiting for my illustrations.
There are twists yet to come!
V <3
Life has thrown me some curve balls since the new year. Family illness, moving apartments... But I can assure you I am picking things up with Chapter 7 this summer.
Chapters 7 and 8 are written and are waiting for my illustrations.
There are twists yet to come!
V <3
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To anyone reading: I cannot encourage you enough to read
@gemstoneheroes.bsky.social
How do I express it? Maybe like this:
HO
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FU
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SHIT
@gemstoneheroes.bsky.social
How do I express it? Maybe like this:
HO
LY
FU
CKING
SHIT
March 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
To anyone reading: I cannot encourage you enough to read
@gemstoneheroes.bsky.social
How do I express it? Maybe like this:
HO
LY
FU
CKING
SHIT
@gemstoneheroes.bsky.social
How do I express it? Maybe like this:
HO
LY
FU
CKING
SHIT
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Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is available to read now at gemstoneheroes.com. It features 74 pages of screenplay, 15 illustrations and elevates the previous five chapters to new heights as we zoom forward 20 years into the future. Let's open up this story as it becomes truly unpredictable. Enjoy~ JV.
December 31, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is available to read now at gemstoneheroes.com. It features 74 pages of screenplay, 15 illustrations and elevates the previous five chapters to new heights as we zoom forward 20 years into the future. Let's open up this story as it becomes truly unpredictable. Enjoy~ JV.
Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is available to read now at gemstoneheroes.com. It features 74 pages of screenplay, 15 illustrations and elevates the previous five chapters to new heights as we zoom forward 20 years into the future. Let's open up this story as it becomes truly unpredictable. Enjoy~ JV.
December 31, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is available to read now at gemstoneheroes.com. It features 74 pages of screenplay, 15 illustrations and elevates the previous five chapters to new heights as we zoom forward 20 years into the future. Let's open up this story as it becomes truly unpredictable. Enjoy~ JV.
Chapter 6 introduces a story mechanic that many other narratives treat as a solution to a story... time travel.
However, in Gemstone Heroes, I have tried to treat time travel differently.
It's nihilistic, existential, punishing, emotional, regretful, extreme... selfish.
However, in Gemstone Heroes, I have tried to treat time travel differently.
It's nihilistic, existential, punishing, emotional, regretful, extreme... selfish.
December 31, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Chapter 6 introduces a story mechanic that many other narratives treat as a solution to a story... time travel.
However, in Gemstone Heroes, I have tried to treat time travel differently.
It's nihilistic, existential, punishing, emotional, regretful, extreme... selfish.
However, in Gemstone Heroes, I have tried to treat time travel differently.
It's nihilistic, existential, punishing, emotional, regretful, extreme... selfish.
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Hey @gemstoneheroes.bsky.social, I loved Chapter 6. My review is long, but here it is:
December 31, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Hey @gemstoneheroes.bsky.social, I loved Chapter 6. My review is long, but here it is:
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Okay everyone, if you want a really good emotional rollercoaster that has plenty of things to blow your mind as you read it, do read Gemstone Heroes!
Gemstone Heroes Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is now available to download and read.
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
Gemstone Heroes | Chapter 6 | Grip The Rope
Chapter 6 of Gemstone Heroes. A story of superheroes. The illustrated screenplay is available to read now in PDF.
www.gemstoneheroes.com
December 29, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Okay everyone, if you want a really good emotional rollercoaster that has plenty of things to blow your mind as you read it, do read Gemstone Heroes!
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Gemstone Heroes Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is now available to download and read.
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
Gemstone Heroes | Chapter 6 | Grip The Rope
Chapter 6 of Gemstone Heroes. A story of superheroes. The illustrated screenplay is available to read now in PDF.
www.gemstoneheroes.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Gemstone Heroes Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is now available to download and read.
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
Gemstone Heroes Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is now available to download and read.
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
Gemstone Heroes | Chapter 6 | Grip The Rope
Chapter 6 of Gemstone Heroes. A story of superheroes. The illustrated screenplay is available to read now in PDF.
www.gemstoneheroes.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Gemstone Heroes Chapter 6 "Grip The Rope" is now available to download and read.
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
If you're enjoying this story, please consider a small donation when you download.
Thank you to my readers for your patience. It's worth it, I promise <3
www.gemstoneheroes.com/chapter6
Christmas is coming~
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Christmas is coming~
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You Know Who I Am - Ooooo... Scary... It feels appropriate to release the final preview artwork for Chapter 6 on Halloween. As the chapters roll on, we're getting closer to finding out who The Wise Vulture is, and what she wants.
October 31, 2024 at 12:32 PM
You Know Who I Am - Ooooo... Scary... It feels appropriate to release the final preview artwork for Chapter 6 on Halloween. As the chapters roll on, we're getting closer to finding out who The Wise Vulture is, and what she wants.
You Know Who I Am - Ooooo... Scary... It feels appropriate to release the final preview artwork for Chapter 6 on Halloween. As the chapters roll on, we're getting closer to finding out who The Wise Vulture is, and what she wants.
October 31, 2024 at 12:32 PM
You Know Who I Am - Ooooo... Scary... It feels appropriate to release the final preview artwork for Chapter 6 on Halloween. As the chapters roll on, we're getting closer to finding out who The Wise Vulture is, and what she wants.
In the three years that I've been illustrating the chapters so far, I can see a marked improvement in my artwork quality. Looking back on Chapter 1, I can see so many things I would do differently. I really feel as if my artwork has reached a new height with Chapter 6.
October 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM
In the three years that I've been illustrating the chapters so far, I can see a marked improvement in my artwork quality. Looking back on Chapter 1, I can see so many things I would do differently. I really feel as if my artwork has reached a new height with Chapter 6.
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An illustration from Chapter 1. Will checks out a local market with his friend Toby, but goes off on his own. He meets a mysterious vulture woman in a shop of antiquities, and discovers something very interesting indeed... Did time just... stop? Start reading now at gemstoneheroes.com
October 27, 2024 at 12:04 PM
An illustration from Chapter 1. Will checks out a local market with his friend Toby, but goes off on his own. He meets a mysterious vulture woman in a shop of antiquities, and discovers something very interesting indeed... Did time just... stop? Start reading now at gemstoneheroes.com
An illustration from Chapter 1. Will checks out a local market with his friend Toby, but goes off on his own. He meets a mysterious vulture woman in a shop of antiquities, and discovers something very interesting indeed... Did time just... stop? Start reading now at gemstoneheroes.com
October 27, 2024 at 12:04 PM
An illustration from Chapter 1. Will checks out a local market with his friend Toby, but goes off on his own. He meets a mysterious vulture woman in a shop of antiquities, and discovers something very interesting indeed... Did time just... stop? Start reading now at gemstoneheroes.com
All illustrations for Chapter 6 are now complete :3 Time to build the PDF and then the final proof read by another set of eyes. Almost there!
October 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM
All illustrations for Chapter 6 are now complete :3 Time to build the PDF and then the final proof read by another set of eyes. Almost there!
One more illustration to go… Almost there folks~ (apart from a final proof read, of course)
This has been the hardest chapter to get done so far. Just two chapters left after this :)
This has been the hardest chapter to get done so far. Just two chapters left after this :)
October 25, 2024 at 7:40 PM
One more illustration to go… Almost there folks~ (apart from a final proof read, of course)
This has been the hardest chapter to get done so far. Just two chapters left after this :)
This has been the hardest chapter to get done so far. Just two chapters left after this :)
Two more illustrations to get done for Chapter 6. Exciting~
October 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Two more illustrations to get done for Chapter 6. Exciting~
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September 16, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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Chapter 6 has been the hardest chapter to illustrate, by far... I have spent a long time on each picture trying to get them to look right. Often going back and updating things as I realise I left something out, or got something wrong. This Chapter is critical to get right.
September 16, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Chapter 6 has been the hardest chapter to illustrate, by far... I have spent a long time on each picture trying to get them to look right. Often going back and updating things as I realise I left something out, or got something wrong. This Chapter is critical to get right.
Flashback to Chapter 4... Just sayin'
September 11, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Flashback to Chapter 4... Just sayin'