Five Minutes - Introducing a New Writing System - Abstracting Realism (AR)
Traditional stories tell you what happens. Abstracting Realism shows you how it feels from
the inside out.
What is Abstracting Realism (AR)
About Abstracting Realism
A Note to Readers:
You’re about to experience a different kind of story.
Instead of explaining everything to you, this book will show you moments and feelings in fragments—the way life actually happens. Your mind will naturally fill in the spaces, making the story uniquely yours.
Think about how you experience a shocking moment: your thoughts come in pieces, not complete sentences. You might think, “Car coming—move” rather than, “I saw a car approaching rapidly, so I moved quickly to safety, and now my heart is racing.” This book captures that real, fragmented way our minds work during
intense emotions.
Please Note: The words in quotes are spoken. Without quotes, they are thoughts, emotions, awareness, etc.
What this means to you:
- Read a little slower than usual—let each moment sink in
- Trust your instincts about what the characters are feeling
- Don’t worry if something seems unclear—your brain will figure it out
- Enjoy the experience of being inside the character’s head
You might find yourself more emotionally connected to these characters than usual. That’s intentional. You’re not just reading about their lives—you’re experiencing moments with them.
Please Note: The words in quotes are spoken. Without quotes, they are thoughts, emotions, awareness, etc.
Some readers say this feels like “being in a movie inside my head” or “like I’m actually there with them.” Others describe it as “more real than regular books.”
Just relax and let the story engage your imagination. Your mind knows how to do this—we’re just giving it permission to participate. Welcome to your story.
Example:
Ethan looked at the clock; time was ticking away. Sofia, why do you make this so hard? "Now what?" You're so stubborn. Why won't you give a little? Breathe in... breathe out. You're so... beautiful when you're mad.
"You know what!" Who do you think you are? You are crazy if you think I'll do that. Jerk. I could... just scream! Breathe. "Just forget it." Her phone rang. Perfect timing. She walked out of the room without saying another word.
Five Minutes Summary (No Spoilers) - New Writing System
Five years ago, Sofia Stone lost everything without knowing why. Now, one unexpected knock on her door forces her back into the orbit of the one man she vowed never to trust again—Ethan Kellerton, a powerful CEO with secrets of his own.
When Sofia faces eviction, Ethan offers a lifeline: a contract, a studio, and a place to stay. But nothing about his offer feels clean. Nothing about his timing feels accidental.
As Sofia enters Ethan’s world of wealth, security, and danger, she begins to sense the truth: she wasn’t just unlucky… she was targeted. And Ethan knows far more than he’s saying.
Caught between old wounds and new threats, Sofia is forced to confront a question she spent years avoiding:
Is Ethan her betrayer—or the only person who ever tried to protect her?
With every chapter, the lines between fear, desire, loyalty, and manipulation blur. Every choice twists tighter. Every revelation cuts deeper.
And in the shadows around them, something dangerous is moving—something that will change both of their lives forever.
Five Minutes is a psychological thriller told through the immersive, thought-driven lens of Abstracting Realism™, pulling readers directly inside the characters’ minds as their truths unfold — feels like a movie in your head.
Welcome to your story.
Abstracting Realism BETA Readers Wanted - New Writing System
Welcome to an Innovative Reading Experience
You are about to participate in beta reading a revolutionary literary technique called Abstracting Realism (AR) - a new approach to storytelling that allows readers to experience characters' consciousness directly rather than simply reading about it.
What is Abstracting Realism?
Abstracting Realism presents human consciousness directly on the page through intentional sentence fragments and strategic paragraph breaks. Developed over six years (2019-2025), this technique allows readers to experience characters' thoughts, emotions, and awareness as they happen, rather than reading descriptions of internal states.
Reading Instructions
Please read slower than usual - allow each moment to register naturally.
Key Reading Guidelines:
- Words in "quotes" are spoken dialogue
- All unquoted text represents internal consciousness (thoughts, emotions, physical awareness)
- Trust your instincts about what characters are feeling
- Don't worry if something seems unclear - your mind will naturally fill in the gaps
- Let the story create a "movie in your head" experience
Example:
Ethan looked at the clock; time was ticking away. Sofia, why do you make this so hard? "Now what?" You're so stubborn. Why won't you give a little? Breathe in... breathe out. You're so... beautiful when you're mad.
"You know what!" Who do you think you are? You are crazy if you think I'll do that. Jerk. I could... just scream! Breathe. "Just forget it." Her phone rang. Perfect timing. She walked out of the room without saying another word.
What You will Experience
Many readers describe this technique as:
- "Being in a movie inside my head"
- "Like I'm actually there with the characters"
- "More real than regular books"
- "Feeling what the characters feel"
Your Role as Beta Reader
Your feedback will help determine how effectively this technique connects with readers and whether the consciousness representation creates the intended immersive experience.
After reading the excerpt, you'll answer questions about your reading experience, emotional connection to characters, and overall engagement with this new storytelling approach.
What You'll Receive for Participating
As a thank you for your time and feedback:
- Invitation to a free 90-minute Q&A Zoom session (Email invitation only — no public links will be posted)
- Bi-monthly newsletter with AR technique insights and writing updates
- Invitations to future beta reader excerpts and updates
- Exclusive front-row access to a new emerging writing style
- Early notification of the full release
- A deeper understanding of emotionally layered storytelling
Thank you for participating in this literary innovation experience.
-- Bella Parker
Excerpt from ©Five Minutes by Bella Parker. Abstracting Realism™ technique. Beta reading material - reproduction or distribution prohibited without written consent.