I have been writing stories for as long as I can remember, though they weren't always intended to be read. My earliest forays into writing were inspired by the video games that I grew up with--games of my older brother's generation, that had just the barest hint of a plot, usually no more than to establish a simple motive for the protagonist. I would always find myself wondering about the details, and wanting to see more intricate stories play out, and began developing video games from the story level first.