Valkyrie

Great start! I'm drawn into the story and look forward to reading more.

Especially around @wildone

They actually filmed one of those eligible prince ones in the town I used to work in, so of course I had to watch it I haven't managed to catch the sequel yet, though

I may have to tackle #3 before the month is over. It may or may not feature @wildone

Welcome! This is a great place to be

Great interview! I read this shortly after I joined the site and I highly recommend it. This is an epic adventure, right up there with the best of them! There were points where I thought there's no way they're getting out of this... and yet CJ managed to do just that in a plausible way. The amount of research that went into this story is very impressive. I'm really glad to hear there are more stories in the works. They'll be worth the wait.

Thank you! I always love when my stories make people think.

Yikes! How is Hong Shen going to get out of this mess? I enjoyed reading the mythology.

Puke spheres Exactly

Which one?

So this is an ideal opportunity to ask @MacGregabout any updates on Dissonance

I've enjoyed Lilansui's stories that I've read so far, but I haven't read this one yet. I'll definitely add it to the list!

After a few health scares with myself, family, and friends this year, I'm thankful to have us all relatively healthy, sane, and able to get together to celebrate this year after not being able to get together last year. I'm also incredibly grateful to finally be back to work. The silver lining of the pandemic for me was having an extended furlough and getting a new perspective on life. While losing my job of 15 years was tough to deal with, I couldn't wait for them to bring me back any longer and, after sending in a few applications, found an even better job--one that was pretty much tailor made for me. I have a four day weekend Thank you to all who work retail and have to deal with the general public. I spent four years working in retail and all I can say is no thank you And finally, thank you to all who make GA the wonderful place it is. The ongoing upgrades, anthologies, community, and stories make this site so incredibly special to so many people. A simple thank you doesn't seem like it's enough.

Cool! I'd never heard of this before.

There very well could be a continuation of this prompt. The holidays are coming and Addy and I are heading to Phoenix, so...

Genau! (exactly)

It's amazing and humbling to think of the possibilities that might exist outside of our sphere of existence. Thank you for participating in the anthology!

Whew! My heartrate is definitely up, especially since it's dark out and my neighbors have decided to make banging noises in their garage *gulp* You had me on the edge of my seat during the entire story. This was creepy and intriguing in the best way possible. I loved it!

I know how much Nox meant to you and how much you miss him This is a lovely tribute. I love the conversation and was right there on the walk with all of you. I definitely heard Nox say Friedrich

I love this! Such a clever and unique tribute to our grand wizard! Hopefully he'll give you a break once in a while so you can write more anthology stories

This is a great short story! I love the intrigue and the whole incident at the grocery store. I really felt like I was there witnessing it. I have so many questions after reading this, but in a good way. I can't imagine the unsettled feeling of knowing/suspecting a crime was committed, yet there's nothing that can be done to bring the victim justice. Well done, my friend!

Say it ain't so! My image of him is totally ruined.