Beta readers cringed at this sci-fi pregnancy scam chapter…
Hey Nerds,
I’ve been deep in the writing cave lately, and it’s time I let you in on what I’ve been cooking up…
A brand new arc called “Nine Month Hustle”…
How far along is this arc?
“Nine Month Hustle” is fully plotted from start to finish, and I’m currently fleshing out the chapters (thinking it’ll land somewhere between 6-13 chapters total).
Chapter 0 is already done — you’ll be able to read it very soon…
Nine Month Hustle is set in Los Demonios (aka Hollywood) and follows 17-year-old Vega, who runs a sophisticated pregnancy scam operation from her dingy apartment in future Hollywood.
She sells everything from fake positive pregnancy tests to high-tech patches that simulate pregnancies for women looking to hustle unsuspecting men…
(That’s pretty messed up… I know)
The real twist? Vega is actually pregnant herself.
When she agrees to help a stranger target a billionaire tech mogul for a massive payday, the con spirals dangerously out of control.
Soon she’s being hunted across neon-drenched Hollyweird by ruthless security forces—all while her own pregnancy advances.
I’m fascinated by how our seemingly bad deeds can suddenly explode beyond our control.
This chapter explores what happens when the very scam you’ve perfected becomes the thing that might destroy you.
Every chapter is bringing new layers to Vega’s world—the dangerous tech, the high-stakes confrontations, and ultimately, her audacious plays while in the final stages of childbirth!
It’s truly pushing me as a chapterteller and world builder and I can’t wait to share it with you!
Want a front-row seat as this arc comes together?
I’ll be sharing early chapter drafts, character insights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at my creative process with my inner circle.
Peace and Love,
J. Young El
Author + Sci-Fi Geek + KNOXX Nerd