Glad you liked it, Hanna. I felt the same way about yours. Like you mentioned to Hyun Woo, its fascinating how our story concepts intersected. I guess we go for the same sort of vibes!
Thank you! And re: the brutality ... somehow, it was only when Taurin picked up the severed head by its hair that I realized that this was a darker story then I had initially imagined. 🫠
Oh, I know that feeling! My mother asked if the shark story was going to keep her up at night, so I went to look for something nicer in my archive, and...it turns out that there is maybe one post that I'd qualify as "light" or "happy". I really thought I was doing better than this, haha.
Actually, when I first explained the plot of my serial to my husband, he had to stop me at "Nazi medical experiments" so that I could realize what I'd done. 🙃
Okay, your piece was action packed but what got me the most was the feeling in all the characters involved particularly the pursuers and that chilling ending was a nice one too.
Ha! I l am amused by your random guess on the time zones. I really enjoyed reading this. The ironic twist of a fantasy knight's tale was very well done.
Haha, good. By "random guess" I mean I looked it up, but I couldn't resist giving you a little shoutout, Hyun Kim. Glad you enjoyed it; I enjoyed yours as well.
I know i'm late to the party, but this piece was fantastic. Absolute action from start to finish. You struck a perfect balance between good scenic and gory descrption, fast-paced action, and character motivation. That little memory right in the middle - where he recalled his father's dissapointment - felt perfectly timed. A blazingly good read.
I like how Taurin's character evokes sympathy and disgust at the same time! Very conflicting... :)
Thank you! I was worried about that balance, so your comment comes as a relief. Thanks for reading!
I loved this. Very powerful imagery the whole way through.
Glad you liked it, Hanna. I felt the same way about yours. Like you mentioned to Hyun Woo, its fascinating how our story concepts intersected. I guess we go for the same sort of vibes!
Great story. Clean prose and great pacing. Heart pounding action with just the right amount of exposition and world building. What's not to love?
Such high praise! Thank you, Maximilian. I'm both proud and humbled. 🤝
That reversal at the end...brutal, but fitting. So very good.
Thank you! And re: the brutality ... somehow, it was only when Taurin picked up the severed head by its hair that I realized that this was a darker story then I had initially imagined. 🫠
Relevant: https://substack.com/@ericfalden/note/c-53502097
Oh, I know that feeling! My mother asked if the shark story was going to keep her up at night, so I went to look for something nicer in my archive, and...it turns out that there is maybe one post that I'd qualify as "light" or "happy". I really thought I was doing better than this, haha.
Actually, when I first explained the plot of my serial to my husband, he had to stop me at "Nazi medical experiments" so that I could realize what I'd done. 🙃
I am bookmarking all the participants stories so I can read them at a more quiet less busy time. I am interested in seeing what you came up with
Okay, your piece was action packed but what got me the most was the feeling in all the characters involved particularly the pursuers and that chilling ending was a nice one too.
Ha! I l am amused by your random guess on the time zones. I really enjoyed reading this. The ironic twist of a fantasy knight's tale was very well done.
Haha, good. By "random guess" I mean I looked it up, but I couldn't resist giving you a little shoutout, Hyun Kim. Glad you enjoyed it; I enjoyed yours as well.
Such a good story!! Good action and very exciting and interesting world❤
Thank you for your kind words! Stay tuned for more :)
EEK!!!! LOVE that!
Thanks, Stephanie! Glad you enjoyed.
Good last line.
I had hoped so! Thanks for reading, Randall!
Super engrossing story! I loved the world and can't wait to see more of your stories!
Thank you for a very engaging read! Good story telling. I like the way it keeps moving and taking me with it.
Thanks for reading and for the kind words Robbie! Appreciate your time!
Cracking story with a brilliant ending. Love it!
I know i'm late to the party, but this piece was fantastic. Absolute action from start to finish. You struck a perfect balance between good scenic and gory descrption, fast-paced action, and character motivation. That little memory right in the middle - where he recalled his father's dissapointment - felt perfectly timed. A blazingly good read.
Great story! Yikes- the ending!!!
Thanks, Ingrid!
There are few lords in a land where you have to fight giants.
Excellently written. Great feel throughout, easy to picture the landscape, the characters, and to feel their plight. Bravo!
Thanks, Redd! I’ve felt the same about your stories!