I'm not sure I ever wanted to live through this. Alone writing this part made me so sad, I almost wished for that bottle of whiskey. Together with feeling guilty for not being with Danny, I think three years of mourning is appropriate and understandable.
I'm glad you liked the first chapter. I thought this scene perfectly conveyed Morgan's feelings. I'm glad it worked for you.
Thank you, Peter for commenting and sharing your thoughts.
It was difficult to write too, I almost chickened out, but we have to understand where Morgan comes from to understand some of the things he has yet to do... Sounded ominous enough? lol
Discussion thread is open. I really liked your idea of Morgan thinking If he'd been there he could have changed the outcome. You understand him quite good already.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your thoughts, Puppilull!
I ran through a lot of emotions reading this. You made me laugh - groping the dog - annoyed - Faris really can try a saint's patience - more annoyed - schlepping poor James to a party - slightly mollified - everything was already done - surprised and happy - Will you marry me? Nicely done.
'Reconnect with the living' is exactly what Morgan has to learn. He needs something else to focus on, he has to go out, find something new. I think Elise will be a great help. But who knows, what else comes up in my mind.
Thank you, Dr Paladin, for your comment. I love seeing where your thoughts go, what you think about Morgan and what made you curious.
I like adding links at the end of the chapters of my stories. I'm glad you found it helpful.
I think this is a good resolution: never leave with an angry heart. We do it anyway, but if we think about it, we might do it less. And work is much too important for some, it makes lonely.
Thank you, Peter. I'm glad you think it's a good start. For me the beginning of a story is always the hardest part.
Exactly! Although not having an argument ever again, because it could be the last time you see each other would be a little morbid, don't you think? But when it happens, it's really bad and you will regret it for the rest of your life.
Thank you for your comment, Puppilull. It's appreciated.
This was actually the first part of the story I wrote, without knowing it would be the prologue. For a few days I didn't know what to do with it, before I had some kind of outline...
It would be good could we see ourself from the outside sometimes, it would be a helpful perspective.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, drpaladin, I love to read about first impressions and expectations. It's my fuel.
Chapter 1
When Danny and the other missing passenger Emile had noticed what was going on, they had tried to escape with the help of a life raft. They pushed it into the water, Emile jumped after it, and waited for Danny to follow. Only he never made it. They were discovered, and Danny was shot in the head while he was trying to climb over the railing. Then they killed Emile in the water. Days later, Danny’s body was found entangled in some rope hanging down the yacht. Emile was gone; but the bl
Lost & Found
Prologue
Morgan St. John had been on the front page of business journals many times. They called him ‘The Biz Wiz’ besides other ridiculous names he wasn’t happy about. If you asked him, he would always say all he did was heed a simple fact that most CEOs still ignored, despite countless lectures he had given on the subject. Every company was different, but all of them had one thing in common: they were nothing without their employees. Those people had to believe in success fi
I wish I could turn back the clock and go with you. How many times had Morgan St. John said these words, tortured himself. But there was no going-back, only going forward and live.
Haha, now you know what you have to do, if you didn't already plan it. It's the same heartfelt tenor as in Michael's, but different enough. Admit it, they own you.
I really liked that the imaginery friend changed his outfits/hairdo and that the change seems to be a mirror for his moods. This is somewhat normal for existing people, but for imaginery friends? Intriguing. Whether this is a friend who exists only in the protagonist's mind or a metaphor for a real but absent friend still very much present on his mind... doesn't become clear and doesn't have to. Loved it.
Lit! Thank you, for your comment. So you like overly prepared love declarations? I'm glad! I thought I needed to portray Julian some more in this series...and this is what happened, lol.
Yay! Your first anthology review and it is for my story! Okay, it's the first in the list...still... Thank you!
I think I said it before, there is some Adi in all of Julian's preparations, lol. I'm glad his nervousness came across okay.
I thought combining their different styles would be a good metaphor for their future life. I like modern and antique together in one place, it breaks up monotony.
Thank you, Drew, for telling me your thoughts!
The slideshow was very technical and business-like, but this is Julian and I'm very happy you think it was thoughtful and romantic. What may seem awkward from the outside, came from the (very nervous) heart. Yes Roman had to save him, lol, this part almost wrote itself, we (Roman and I) just couldn't let Julian suffer anymore.
Thank you for your great review, Defiance19.
Thinking, if you have to let someone pass, he/she will meet their deeply missed lover(s) and or family members and eventual you again, can be a great solace. A wonderful piece, Val. You made me cry because I was sad, then because I was happy. Thank you, for sharing.