Mancunian
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What ever it was it appears to have sorted itself out, I can see the post! Yay!
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Knowing how the community has progressed and reading the reflection on the past has me thinking that Ned is about to lose another that he loves. I hope that fate does not put the burden of making the sacrifice on Ned's family too. It would be hard to lose a grandson for the sacrifice but to have another perform the ritual would be a cruel fate.
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I think most of us would say we prefer HEAs to sad endings. On saying that, some stories are better to have a sad ending if that is the natural flow of the story. It really has to be left to the judgment of the author, if a sad ending is the beginning of a follow-up story I'd go with a sad ending. One short story I wrote ended with the funeral of the main character and was received well by those who read it. I say go with your gut, what do you feel is the natural ending of the story?
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I'm glad that you enjoyed the chapter, as you rightly said, there is lots to like and love in it. It was one of those emotional chapters that I enjoyed but had difficulty in writing.
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For some unknown reason, I can't see the images.
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Reading this chapter reminds me of something we have all heard quoted or maybe misquoted, "There are none so blind as those who will not see". I sometimes fear that mankind is so blinkered that we are on a one-way road to self-destruction.
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I'm struggling with what to say and the right words to use, but I'll try. Somehow the unease I have about this type of sacrifice was tempered by the way you surrounded it and those taking part in love. That love was acknowledged and honoured by the words of Bahet. I can only hope that Ned finds a way to live with the memory of today, he will always have memories of Peter.
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I love the way Ned and Peter took time for themselves and got to experience the love, if I dare use that word, they have for each other. Peter knows he is not going back to the town and probably knows what his fate is, he just doesn't know it will be at Ned's hands. Ned is understandably torn between his feelings for Peter and his duty to the community. I hope that Peter's dream is more than that and they will be together again. This is a beautiful and touching chapter, it is a shame tomorrow will bring an end to the boys union.
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It would appear that Mithras is more than a myth, but who or what is Mithras, and how does Mithras control what we call mother nature?
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Human sacrifice is inhumane and barbaric, is this what it appears to be or is there something more? And why is it that when human sacrifices are made it is always a young male or female, why not an older person? I'm hoping there is more to this ritual and it is not as barbaric as it appears.
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I haven't read Shirley Jacksons short story so I have very little idea of what to expect. To me this this ritualistic Tombola looks like an impartial way of looking for a sacrifice or sacrifices which is one step short of being barbaric and illogical. Why would the settlers resort to what is in effect a pagan ritual when they are the descendants of intellectuals from Earth, what has happened to set them on this course?
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Sci-fi that reflects aspects of reality, I think I'm going to like this.
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September's CSR Feature: La Tombola by drsawzall
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There are many differences between American English and British English, you will find many more. One that can be embarrassing is the term fanny, in America it means something completely different to its meaning in the UK, no doubt you will come across more. Concentrate on British English for now, you will pick up the Americanisms in time. If you are using a spell checker on your computer make sure it is set to British or UK English, that will help you with your English lessons.
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Thank you @ReaderPaul, I think the comments can be as interesting as the story. I love to know everyone's take on what has happened and how they see the characters.
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I'm not getting involved in that part of the conversation as it may end up going down into the gutter, lol. Except for airports and certain high-profile locations not even our police carry firearms. I've witnessed a few instances where the police have had to take serious action against offenders, I prefer to leave asap and put myself a safe distance away. Thank you for letting me know that you are still enjoying the story, it means a lot to me.
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Hello my good man, how are things at the homestead today?
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Aloha Albert
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Jeremy has found Carter but he hasn't saved him yet. Has Jeremy bitten off more than he can chew? Possibly, they are not out of the woods yet (pun intended), now he and Carter are on the run from Lopez. Fingers crossed they make it. 🤞
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I love Judy, she has a sharp tongue and fiery temper, but hiding beneath is a very warm and caring heart. This combination makes her a very formidable opponent should you cross her, she will defend those she cares about with the ferocity of a lion. Charlie and his new friends will do all they can to help Harry. Thank you for the compliment @ReaderPaul, Terry, @raven1, is the best friend and editor that anyone could have.
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Late but still very welcome as are all readers. Thank you for your wonderful and supportive comments @ReaderPaul, they are appreciated.
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Even though Abel has said he will hand over his investments to the kids I still cannot find any redeeming qualities in him. Find him guilty of all charges and pass the death penalty. As for the 'so-called' mother, remove the life support, let's take away any possibility of the state claiming what should go to the kids.
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I hope everyone can bear with me while I take a moment. This is my son's song, I never got to hear him call me daddy or see his first steps.
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Hiya Page
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Aloha Albert.
