ReaderPaul

Amazing stories and author in these lists. Thanks, @Myr and other authors.

Good to see a new story from you, @quokka. If you need to post less often, it is okay. But very happy to see this from you.

These questions could also use an "All of the above" choice.

@chris191070 is correct. I have seen that done by some authors here, and that sometimes has caused me to read BOTH versions of a story. Usually, the second version is an improvement, and the contrasts and variations can be fascinating. That would be my suggestion, as well.

Good story, Troy. And we don't get to read the next chapter until May 19?

One of the best stories is by @wildone --- under Surreal Comedy. But lots of other good ones, as well.

The pictures of beavers above remind me of, when I was a teen, I was staying overnight with a friend and we saw beavers building a dam on the creek of his parents' property. Two nights later, it rained five inches in two hours, and the beaver dam was washed away.

I agree with @Sherye Story Reader in her assessment of the story. An excellent read.

Would shoulder pads be considered a type of epaulet?

You have a good sense of humor, so you would be indignantly jocular.

So, @Lee Wilson -- is that you singing or something generated by suno dot com? I really liked Live Your Own Life 1, but I like Live Your Own Life 2 slightly better, though both are really good.

Oh, and Lee. In the previous chapter, you have Fabian walking into the Little M Studio. Then: "Aubrey Wright, the auburn-haired receptionist,..." Did you do the alliteration of Aubrey and auburn on purpose, a la Mark Twain, or by accident?

You could always later amend it to say -- "The End, For Now." As Fabian gains experience with S&S, his writing abilities on songs will continue to improve. A sequel has many possible angles. Examples include: Alex runs into Javier Gomez (see previous chapter) and Fabian helps Alex with the reconnection or fireworks, as the case might be. Further example: Fabian and his replacement from the former band, Eric Lehman, deepen their friendship. Further possibility: We learn more about Reid and Ryan. Further possibility: The Slacker Crew starts to cut albums. Fabian and Reid give some guidance. Good story, @Lee Wilson.

Why or why not?

You have the ability to say so much with such economy of words. I rarely can do that. I admire greatly those who are able to do so.