Novella Title: My Brother Genre and Tropes The novella belongs to the drama and LGBT genres. The tropes that will be explored in the novel include plutonic familial love, friendship, sacrifice, and self-discovery. World and Story Idea The world of the novella is set in modern-day America. The story revolves around two best friends, Jeremy and Jason, who have been inseparable since childhood. The two men share a special bond that is much deeper than any other friendship. They grew up together and have gone through all of life's ups and downs together. Jeremy is an aspiring actor, while Jason is a successful businessman. Despite their different paths in life, their bond remains strong. The story begins when Jeremy falls ill with a rare disease that requires an expensive and extensive treatment that his insurance cannot cover. Jason steps in and offers to pay for the treatment, but Jeremy refuses to accept his friend's help. After a heated argument, Jeremy reveals a shocking truth to Jason - he is in love with him. Jason is taken aback by this revelation, and although he cannot reciprocate his friend's romantic feelings, he decides to support Jeremy through his illness and treatment. As Jeremy's condition worsens, Jason is faced with a difficult decision - should he continue to support his friend through his suffering or let him go? The story explores the depth of their friendship and the sacrifices that they are willing to make for each other. Characters Jeremy: An aspiring actor who is diagnosed with a rare disease that requires an expensive treatment. He is in love with his best friend, Jason, and struggles to come to terms with his feelings. Jason: A successful businessman and Jeremy's best friend. He is taken aback when Jeremy reveals his romantic feelings towards him but decides to support him through his illness and treatment. Lucy: Jeremy's sister, who is a nurse. She plays an important role in Jeremy's treatment and offers emotional support to both Jeremy and Jason. Dr. Singh: Jeremy's doctor, who is an expert in the treatment of the rare disease that Jeremy is suffering from. He plays an important role in the story and provides guidance to the characters. Antagonist There is no central antagonist in the story, but Jeremy's illness and the financial burden that it places on him and his family can be seen as an antagonist. Plot Introduction: Jeremy is diagnosed with a rare disease and is in need of an expensive treatment. Rising Action: Jeremy reveals his romantic feelings towards Jason, and Jason struggles to come to terms with it. Climax: Jeremy's condition worsens, and Jason is faced with a difficult decision. Falling Action: Jason decides to support Jeremy through his suffering, and they come to a mutual understanding. Resolution: Jeremy's treatment is successful, and he recovers. He and Jason continue their friendship, albeit with a new level of understanding and closeness. Themes The themes that will be explored in the novella include love, sacrifice, platonic familial love, and self-discovery. Characters Outline Jeremy Aspiring actor Diagnosed with a rare disease In love with his best friend, Jason Struggles to come to terms with his feelings Jason Successful businessman Jeremy's best friend Takes care of Jeremy during his illness Struggles to understand Jeremy's romantic feelings towards him Lucy Jeremy's sister A nurse who offers support to both Jeremy and Jason Acts as a mediator between the two friends Dr. Singh Jeremy's doctor An expert in the treatment of Jeremy's disease Provides guidance to the characters Setting and Atmosphere The story is set in modern-day America, mainly in New York City. The novella will have a somber atmosphere, reflecting the seriousness of Jeremy's illness and the difficult decisions that the characters have to make. Narrative Voice The novella will be told from a third-person limited perspective, mainly focusing on Jeremy and Jason's point of view. This narrative voice will allow the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the two main characters' thoughts and emotions. Detailed Outline I. Introduction Introduce the main characters, their friendship, and their situation. Jeremy is diagnosed with a rare disease that requires an expensive treatment. Introduce the conflict between Jeremy and Jason regarding Jason's offer to pay for Jeremy's treatment. II. Rising Action Jeremy reveals his romantic feelings towards Jason. Jason struggles to come to terms with his friend's revelation. Lucy acts as a mediator between the two friends. Jason decides not to reciprocate Jeremy's romantic feelings but offers to support him through his illness. III. Climax Jeremy's condition worsens, and he is given a grim prognosis. Jason is faced with a difficult decision - should he let Jeremy go or continue to support him through his suffering? IV. Falling Action Jason decides to support Jeremy through his suffering. Jeremy's treatment is expensive, and the financial burden weighs heavily on him and his family. Lucy helps Jeremy and Jason navigate the financial aspect of his treatment. V. Resolution Jeremy's treatment is successful, and he recovers. Jeremy and Jason's friendship is strengthened, and they come to a mutual understanding. The story ends with Jeremy and Jason's friendship intact, albeit with a new level of understanding and closeness. Thorough Synopsis My Brother is a novella set in modern-day America that explores the platonic familial love between two best friends. Jeremy and Jason have been inseparable since childhood, and their bond is much deeper than any other friendship. The story begins with Jeremy's diagnosis of a rare disease that requires an expensive treatment. Jason offers to pay for the treatment, but Jeremy refuses to accept his friend's help. After a heated argument, Jeremy reveals his romantic feelings towards Jason. Jason is taken aback by this revelation, and although he cannot reciprocate his friend's romantic feelings, he decides to support Jeremy through his illness and treatment. As Jeremy's condition worsens, Jason is faced with a difficult decision. Should he continue to support his friend through his suffering, or let him go? The story explores the depth of their friendship and the sacrifices that they are willing to make for each other. Lucy, Jeremy's sister, plays an important role in his treatment, and she offers emotional support to both Jeremy and Jason. Dr. Singh, Jeremy's doctor, is an expert in the treatment of the rare disease that Jeremy is suffering from, and he provides guidance to the characters. The novella will have a somber atmosphere, reflecting the seriousness of Jeremy's illness and the difficult decisions that the characters have to make. The story is set in modern-day America, mainly in New York City. The novella will be told from a third-person limited perspective, mainly focusing on Jeremy and Jason's point of view. This narrative voice will allow the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the two main characters' thoughts and emotions. The novella's themes include love, sacrifice, platonic familial love, and self-discovery. The characters are well-developed, with distinct personalities and motivations. Jeremy is an aspiring actor who struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Jason. Jason is a successful businessman who supports Jeremy through his illness and treatment but struggles to understand Jeremy's romantic feelings towards him. Lucy, Jeremy's sister, is a nurse who offers support to both Jeremy and Jason and acts as a mediator between the two friends. Dr. Singh, Jeremy's doctor, is an expert in the treatment of the rare disease that Jeremy is suffering from, and he provides guidance to the characters. The novella's outline is divided into five parts. In the introduction, the main characters, their friendship, and their situation are introduced. Jeremy is diagnosed with a rare disease that requires an expensive treatment. The conflict between Jeremy and Jason regarding Jason's offer to pay for Jeremy's treatment is also introduced. In the rising action, Jeremy reveals his romantic feelings towards Jason. Jason struggles to come to terms with his friend's revelation. Lucy acts as a mediator between the two friends. Jason decides not to reciprocate Jeremy's romantic feelings but offers to support him through his illness. In the climax, Jeremy's condition worsens, and he is given a grim prognosis. Jason is faced with a difficult decision - should he let Jeremy go or continue to support him through his suffering? In the falling action, Jason decides to support Jeremy through his suffering. Jeremy's treatment is expensive, and the financial burden weighs heavily on him and his family. Lucy helps Jeremy and Jason navigate the financial aspect of his treatment. In the resolution, Jeremy's treatment is successful, and he recovers. Jeremy and Jason's friendship is strengthened, and they come to a mutual understanding. The story ends with Jeremy and Jason's friendship intact, albeit with a new level of understanding and closeness. In conclusion, My Brother is a novella that explores the platonic familial love between two best friends. The story is set in modern-day America and focuses on the deep bond between Jeremy and Jason. The novella's themes include love, sacrifice, platonic familial love, and self-discovery. The characters are well-developed, and their personalities and motivations are explored in detail. The novella will have a somber atmosphere that reflects the seriousness of Jeremy's illness and the difficult decisions that the characters have to make. The novella's narrative voice is third-person limited, mainly focusing on Jeremy and Jason's point of view. The novella's outline is divided into five parts, including an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The novella ends with Jeremy and Jason's friendship intact, and the reader gains a deeper understanding of the depth of their friendship and the sacrifices that they are willing to make for each other. -END