I understand completely. I had to force myself to leave my Southern gothic this month. I’m pretty sure they’ll be back though. Trying to do Nanowrimo and haven’t even looked at the prompt! I’m ALWAYS behind!

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Thanks for reading Gold! hope we can finally put the monster to rest soon!

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I missed this one last month, but read your comments and wanted to know what happened. So sad 🙁 I hope George can find Gigi!

Oh poor Allie! Great job of describing this too often situation. I hope she can reconcile with her father, at least long enough to survive! Great job Peggy!

Oh so creepy Ana! Left Grandma in the car did he? Guess he learned his lesson there! The relationship between Grandma and Teddy is so intriguing…and the pee connection! I do—and don’t want to know more! Move over Stephen King!

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i love your interpretations! These days I definitely feel that tightrope and just hope we can all stay balanced! Thanks for reading and commenting!

Thanks for reading (and catching my longing for chocolate!) I’m so preoccupied with the election and the virus …this just spilled out!

Seyi, thanks so much for your comment… I appreciate your careful read. Daisy is strange to them in many ways…she’s a bit of a princess from distant family, and these boys are boys of nature. I hope that’s clear when the whole thing is put together.

Thanks Gold. I agree… having lived through those times, ignoring the sexism would not be authentic story telling!

Thanks Peggy! I hope i actually finish it! I hate the time i spend with Uncle W!

Oh del! I totally agree! Most of this series is totally fiction, but the worms were autobiographical! Whatever made my dad think i’d touch those … creatures… I’ll never know, but I sold the fishing pole to my brother for ten bucks! Thanks for reading!

Oh great job! instead of not saying what she could have said, she isn’t saying because she can’t. Beautiful writing Gold.

Fascinating story Seyi… i’m a bit lost in place and time but i’m not sure that matters. I too was suprised that the MC was female.
So many great details… the bats! the guard. the sounds…like so many places in the world. Would love to read more of this!

Beautiful, horrible tale. So creative too. I hope Kiana can enjoy her freedom! Loved it del!

Hey! you can’t stop now! Love the story and your writing is solid as usual Susan. I think Joan is a great character! More please!

Thanks Ana…your comments are always appreciated!

Thanks Deb! My kids are in their late 20’s and 30’s now so it helps to know the voices sound authentic! The complete piece has much that isn’t quite right… hoping to add in a few more chapters like this before i complete it!

Thanks Susan! I liked that part too. Wanted the contrast of the city kid v country kids so glad that worked!
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