'twas a dark and stormy night, and the Captain of the sailing barge said to his Mate, "pull up a chair and I'll tell you a story." So the Mate pulled up a chair, and the Captain began: "'twas a dark and stormy night ...."
There's nothing wrong with old chestnuts. Besides, Sam's second sentence starts with 'The wind'. Storms have wind, don't they?
I liked the way this started off: the idea of being flung from the fifth floor, obviously terrifying. The page was cleverly designed, too. The green duo tint adding veracity to the readers first impression.
Good one.
Camy
A good tale, but it left me a tad frustrated. It felt like you brought it to a premature conclusion.
I wanted to know more about David. Why had he just moved across the country? What were the significance of the paintings? Why was he so 'damaged'?
Camy
I can't think of a short story you've written that I haven't liked ... except 'Ten Years', but that was because it made me cry.
So, yet another great set of characters, well drawn and very real. Kudos.
Camy
Fantastic 'chapter'. I was almost convinced that the end of part II was a dream sequence, but now it all makes sense. The flowering of several interwoven relationships is handled beautifully, and I could almost taste the pancakes and syrup. Mmm.
And now the long wait for part IV ....
Camy
Sorry CJ, but this did nothing for me.
I hate 2nd person, and find it very hard to read. It always seems stilted, archaic, and reminds me of school ....
Camy.
If you use knee pads, they'll help. Good advice, probably too late.
Regret is all very well, but don't. The French have a wizzo saying: 'Je Ne Regrette Rien'. I mutter it all the time. Honestly, regret's pointless. As is this post.
Ave, mon ami.
Camy
Excellent chapter! :music:
I agree with Graeme's take on the newspaper 'scoop'. Pap's will do anything for a juicy photograph, and the gossip those girls could spread ...!
I wouldn't like to be in Jon's or Eric's shoes when Chase and Brandon find out they've been outed!