Hello, my name is Ray. Also known as Raycat Rakittra, Raycat, The Cat, The Uptight Guy (it's a work in progress).

I am a:

• twenty-something living in Chicago, IL, USA,
• programmer by day,
• writer by night.

I am not:

• a furry,
• dead,
• prolific,
• good at introductions.

If there's one thing that could define me, I would have to say 'ambitious'. On one hand, you could say I talk the talk but don't walk the walk. On the other, you could call me some kind of dreamer. Either one is fine; actions speak louder than words, right?

I frequent a Discord server known as the Writer's Block which I stumbled upon via Scribes and Scribblers. Honestly, I didn't expect to be as invested in it as I am now. Even without writing/submitting anything, I respect and appreciate every single person there. Truly a welcoming community even after they gun you down with @'s upon entry.

I started writing fiction because I enjoyed making up worlds and universes in school. The whole concept was interesting to me and it was a welcome escape from the mundanity. Currently, I'm working on an urban fantasy called Anima, Animus, Avarice or A³, for short. It's a story about a society that has quantified the immortal soul and used it as a gold standard for currency. It tries to beg the question: "What is the cost of perfection/conformity and would you be willing to sacrifice your legacies for it?"

In my spare time, I like watching shows like Shark Tank, cooking competitions, and various anime. (Talk to me about giant robots, people in suits à la Power Rangers, and programming.) I also enjoy learning and teaching myself different things because I have a burning desire to do everything. I want to write, draw, compose music, program... So many skills, so little time.

Speaking of time, I should be writing right now.

Take care. Thanks for reading.