A New Way to Explore the Story

February 10, 2026

I’ve recently launched a TikTok page where I’ll be sharing short, AI-inspired videos that bring moments from the Seven Years in Chicago series into a new visual form.

These videos are not adaptations of the novel, but creative interpretations. Some highlight individual scenes, others explore mood, character dynamics, or moments that live just outside the page. I’ll also be sharing occasional bonus material that expands the world of the series in small, reflective ways.

Here is an example.

She’s driving. He’s leaving. And neither of them says the real reason. She lost her twin on the worst day. He loved her. Now staying would destroy everything. Some goodbyes aren’t about running away. They’re about .mp4 1.6 MB

This is an experiment in storytelling and atmosphere, and another way to explore themes of memory, loss, and survival beyond the written word.

If you’re interested in seeing the story through a different lens, you can find the videos on TikTok here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@johnaltamura

As always, thank you for reading and for spending time with these stories.