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Looks promising so far.

Another series of @Geron Kees which has some science fiction, fantasy, and good old story telling is the Charlie Boone series by Geron. The first chapter has no fantasy or science fiction elements. Then, gradually elements of fantasy and more start happening, and after while we learn that magic is a special type of science, and -- and -- Another of Geron's stories with SOME science fiction elements is "Star Light, Star Bright." Check out @Myr. He has a variety of stories. @jamessavik has a lot of science fiction. Especially check out his story "In The Shadow of the Dragon," about five teens caught in a nuclear war. Also check out "Get Into James Shorts" for much of his short science fiction.

James, I'm reading this for probably the sixth time. Still as good as ever.

Love this chapter. So, you will not use the phrase, "It was a dark and stormy night." But, I notice you did NOT rule out, "The night was stormy and dark."

Yes, and think of the new combo story lines you could have! How about an adventure with Mike Hamlyn, Mike from Australia, Ricky's little brother Michael or Micah (suggesting name here), Pip, Uncle Bob, Kontus 3Rowf, Nyf, and Brik (the new child-mind running the starport from your story "Never a Door Lost"). But on a different note, Charlie's 4th of July story could include Uncle Bob Travers. A 4th of July magic/illusion show would be a twist you usually don't see. Or are you taking Ronja and Nicholaas on the promised shopping trip/tour to Engris in the July Four outing? The possibilities are endless! Oh, and by the way, I really like the stories you write. Thank you!

Yes, certainly. After all, Difris says in the second "Doors" adventure that the doors draw their power from the underlying power of the universe, which could be the allmagic referenced in the previous Charlie Boone adventure. Thus, in theory, the Doors could be related to the elf-doors, and someone like Pip might be able to go through a Door and end up where he wants. Or, might that be one of the talents of Ricky, Uncle Bob, and Ricky's little brother!

So, the answer is simple. Get Ricky's little brother and/or little sister involved in the adventures. It's amazing that one or both of them haven't noticed odd things going on -- or have they? One or both could be in their teens by now.

Frit and Pip would first have to have space suits, since there is not air in the hanger. If I remember correctly they have suits with Murcha/Lollipop from the adventure where they found Casper. They could pop in there, get the suits, and go to Oumuamua from there.

Up to a point. But some people use a "learned helplessness" when they COULD do much themselves.

Yes, delightful indeed!

Geron, another great story. It might be interesting in a future story for Jewl and Friggy to recall how they met Mother.

I love the ideas you have put forward in these two most recent chapters!

So glad seeing this story popping up again, @Geron Kees. It is a great story, as is the sequel, "Never A Door Lost." And I look forward to the promised third story in the Doors sequence.

I have mixed feelings on trigger warnings. Overall, I think they can be good. But as some have already said, the content tags can give an idea of a story, while warnings may be placed on specific chapters. One of my favorite authors (who has not yet posted on GA) has used warnings on two chapters of his work (out of nearly 1,000 chapters posted on another site) and they were very appropriate. One was a description of a fourteen-year-old discovering that a classmate was attempting to suicide, and how he ended up saving his life. The other was a much more graphic and violent crime scene. His warning was something like, "A violent and gruesome crime scene is discovered three paragraphs below such-and-such point. If this might be a triggering event or you have a weak stomach, skip down to xxxx." Trigger warnings can be overused. I saw once a trigger warning about a person getting chewing gun in their hair by accident. While funny, I did not think it rose to being worthy of a warning.

Good analysis of the biblical verses, R. Eric. I am often mentally chuckling or snorting at the effort people put forth to justify what they want to do by using and/or twisting the Judao-Christian scriptures to "prove" something.

Fascinating, R. Eric. You are setting up many possibilities for future directions.

I am probably in the minority here, but I prefer chapters in the 20 to 25 thousand word range. I once read a story on Nifty (quite a few years ago) where the SHORTEST chapter was around 50 thousand words. The longest was something like 88 thousand words. Now my time is more split up, which is why I prefer the sizes I mentioned. (But if YOU put 100,000 words in one chapter, I will happily read it. About three other authors I will also do that.) Good story , Geron.

It is my understanding that the Copyright date on GA is the year that the story STARTED. Though the story is continuing into 2020, the original copyright date would still apply. If I am wrong, I would appreciate the GA staff correcting me. Good work, R. Eric.

I appreciate this story more as I read it again. Though not the story of the "heaviest" nature, it points out things about pressure parents can exert on their children, especially female children. In a way, this story could be considered a switch on the "gay for pay" term, with Jerry acting "straight for pay," though Jerry, Amanda, and Jack all know the truth. The story also touches on the subject of "what is rich" but also the pressures some subsets of society put upon people to act "high and mighty" while being magniloquent asses in their behavior. (If you don't know the word magniloquent, look it up on dictionary dot com.) While the story maintains a light tone, there are serious issues being discussed indirectly in it. Peer pressure, dating pressure, internal pressure in one's heart to find "someone special," comfort with oneself, financial status, and more. Well done, Geron.

@Myr -- I like having the "Top Recommended Stories" where it is now. Thank you.

Fascinating characters, Preston. By chance, might any characters from some of your other stories show up? You have produced many interesting people in your stories over the years.

The story, "Z is for Zombie," is another excellent one from Geron which I can heartily recommend. There were twists, turns, terminology, and more. I read both versions, the original and the revised, and both are very good. Geron's respect for life comes through well, as does respect for personal space. Every character has importance, even as some are featured more than others. Only one writer besides Geron has had zombies of any type that I like to read about. However, I like Geron's the best. @Geron Kees, when will you write a short sequel, "W is for Wake-Up," (and you are welcome to use that title IF you wish) about some of the parents and family of the group waking up to a very changed world? How will they react to their kids being about 3 or maybe 4 years older by the time their section of the world is ready to wake up?

Fascinating. I am not surprised that an observant reporter would notice that Mason said that Her Serene Highness would answer the question, but that Mason answered instead Now earth has another reason to be jealous of the Empire and the URPS, and will want to know how they can become telepathic. Do those with telepathic abilities have the ability to direct telepathy to only specific people, or is the telepathy non-directional? I suspect as the series continues, we will learn that. Has Oscar told his parents that he is telepathic?

Too bad they were not at Ricky's house. Then Ricky's little brother or little sister could have found the communicator! Does either of Ricky's siblings ever snoop in Ricky's room? They might find Ricky's vibratory dagger. Does Ricky's mother ever get the urge to clean Ricky's room? Or is he such a neat freak she is not tempted?

I figured out quickly to click on the "Latest Story Updates" to see more stories. But I had already been clicking on the "Stories" tab to see a fuller list of updates to stories.. The link to "Latest Story Updates" is in the same color as the other links normally are. In certain light conditions, however, it can be difficult to see.