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Nope, not me. But I wouldn't say it was in vain. Oh, and again: Tim, thanks for the nice review! *hug*

Congratulation!!!

I'm behind reading due to personal stuff, but I'm going to read it I promise. Sorry. Awesome interview.

It's such a great story, so this was easy. I'm glad you all liked the review. Now, go read the story. And yes, a little more would be nice. I'm with Tim and LBO here.

Happy Birthday!!!

My favorite 'normal' prompt is the very first piece I every wrote here (213). My favorite poetry prompt is the Rondo prompt. Or the Ballade? Anyway, I like 546. Maybe I find the time.

Happy Birthday!

It's already on my list. Congrats, tim!

Vegetarians? (source wikipedia) In 1971, 1 percent of U.S. citizens described themselves as vegetarians.[103] In 2008 Harris Interactive found that 3.2% are vegetarian and 0.5% vegan,[104] while a 2013 Public Policy Polling survey of 500 respondents found 6% of Americans are vegetarian and 7% are vegan.[105] U.S. vegetarian food sales (meat replacements such as soy milk and textured vegetable protein) doubled between 1998 and 2003, reaching $1.6 billion in 2003.[106] Many American children whose parents follow vegetarian diets follow them because of religious, environmental or other reasons.[107] In the government's first estimate[108] of how many children avoid meat, the number is about 1 in 200.[109][110] The CDC survey included children ages 0 to 17 years. This is not meant to ignite a pro or contra meat debate, just a thought that companies might not want the hassle to provide alternate food or sit on not wanted turkey.

Thank you, Tim. That about sums it up nicely.

Yes it is. But there is still hope...

Thanks? lol I like that: 'a very struggling light'. It's actually perfect for their situation. No, they are not godlike. At least not what we think a god should be like: all knowing, caring, loving... No they are full of flaws. As was the women's need for the men's blood. It was an error. No one knew about it, not the men, not the women and maybe not even the gods? If they had, would the Matriarch have risked alienating the men, even grieve stricken as she was? She thought she had the upper hand, but in the end she didn't. Children are most vulnerable in a society. A powerful pledge in the hands of the women, who were entrusted in caring for them. This was meant to be unbalanced, to be wrong. The gods made mistakes and the humans have to make it right again. Maybe Solus should have let the fight running its course.

I should have probably put that warning at the beginning of the story, huh? Cay's and Oak's fate is brutal, as is their task. Thinking about it, the story fits the Pandora's Box theme as well. At the bottom of the box is hope...always hope. Thank you, Caz. And sorry for the tissue thing.

Yes, no superiority here. The gods judged over the two courts with their own flaws in mind. Warped...that's a good word. They put the fate of the planet in Cay's and Oak's hands...easy way out for them. And yes I strongly support the concept of hope, if nothing else. Thank you, Gary.

It was so horrible, he couldn't refrain from intervening. The question is, what would have happened if he hadn't done that. Would they have destroyed the planet? Each other? Or would they have found a way to reconcile on their own? We will never know now. Thank you for your comment, Lisa. And for the super speedy editing. Awesome!

Thank you, Tim. I really glad you like VMT. It was a struggle to write it and took me ages. Without Cole's And Val's help I wouldn't have finished it. The new world kinda overwhelmed me, so many ideas. And yes, you're spot on. Gods are no superior beings, they make mistakes, and the humans had to pay for it. I don't know if I'm done with this world, but I'm definitely done with anthologies.

Cole: I think cribbage is the perfect antidepressant. Thanks for the fun review!!!

Cole: Nope. Cole.

Cole: Well, your guess wasn’t quite right. I had a blast writing a comedy and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the delightful review.

Cole: I had a lot of fun writing the goofy combinations and the silly swear words. I think Christmas also provides plenty of mirth as well as serious reflection. I appreciate such a warm and lovely review. Thanks!!!

Thanks for such a nice review!

Cole: That sounds delicious. I love eating ginger cookies with most anything fruity and the spice makes it warm and dear. Thanks for the memories and sharing it with me. I appreciate the lovely review.

Cole: You’re right. It’s me and not a penguin eating the pickled herring and fruit soup!! Thanks darling!

Cole: I love pickled herring so much. Thanks for commenting!!! You’re right!

Cole: It is important memories which keep us going in the dark of the night. Thanks for the review!!!