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Pamela was so brave; she realized that all she could do to help anyone was draw those things away from people while she still was in her right mind. Bob was brave in a way as well; he did what he could to contain his wife and once there was someone there to deal with her, he chose his end as well. Having the solar, if they can get it working would be a huge advantage. Hope they can get the rest of their stuff back at their place and get it back to Bob's. Wayne finally knows that he can fight back if he has to; but Mark needs to help him learn how to fight better. Mark fights with precision and waste little energy while doing so; Wayne was out of control to some extent and it took a lot out of him, in a protracted fight, that could be the end of him.

Those that act nefariously will allow move in the shadows; the group that opposes them must move in the light. I am so glad that Lahari came to the girls for help. Not sure that this new group will be able to stand up to the baddies; but here is hoping.

Aunt Peg is fabulous... I am so glad that the mystic introduced Agrell to her. She helped Agrell just by validating her choice in leaving. They both share a tragic story. I think Lahari either needs help or they have discovered that the Demifae and the Messiahs are hooking up...

So the stupid and the blind are joining forces; why do I feel that this will be a disaster for all? Zealotry is rarely to never a good thing; it usually signals ignorance and hate.

The truth about Agrell comes out because she saved Theolan's life. But Lahari may not be able to accept what she learned; Agrell needs to understand that for some her becoming Messiah no matter how it happened will not be forgivable. Would hope that Lahari would have accepted what Agrell did because she did so without realizing what was going on; plus she did save Theolan. Honestly, would have expected a little more from her. Just a great chapter...

This was simply fabulous... Three perfect contestants and a perfect idea for a show. Loved all three rounds and the recipes seemed to be inspired. I wish you had included the recipes that they made, especially the taco mac-n-cheese, sounds heavenly. These are three great secondary characters that deserved a little more attention. They bring so much to each of the stories but even though they have their moments, they are mostly relegated to the background. Just love how these are playing out, Bravo....

Well written and nicely paced. An interesting vignette that might be the start of something more. I am unfamiliar with the original work that is referenced so can only go off what is here. A sweet moment of possibility enhanced by characters that are engaging and fascinating.

Well written and it flowed very nicely. This was a lovely vignette but since I am unfamiliar with the story it is based on; can't comment how it fits with that. Having said that, the story was sweet and has a sort of what might be air about it. Well done; so much in such a short interlude.

How horrible; had no good feelings about the hunters but Talin seemed like he might have been able to be turned. Such disregard to human life and suffering is what turned people against the Shifts, now it might get worse. Plus, not everyone will realize that they were Demifae and may believe that she filled plain humans. Such brutality never serves a real purpose. Some will say it was justified but others will look at it with horror and know it wasn't. She could have killed them without torturing them.

Dozi wants to be more than just human; what she doesn't realize is that she already is. Her taking in Agrell and helping Ilya shows she is more than so many of those around her. Agrell and Lahari had a talk and they both understand each other and their respective worlds better now. Agrell knew enough not to reveal that she is a Messiah; but that will come out. I feel better about the mystic and his husband. They do care about their daughter and he came to realize after his daughter began her change how wrong what he was doing was.

Wayne's good heart is needed but it might well get them killed. In a world gone mad; you have to realize that you and who you are with come first; and you have to do what you have to do to protect yourself and them. Pamela was able to at least give them some information; and her turning will provide them with more, but damn what a way to go. Imagine seeing her brother and mother kill her father. What was causing the smell? Was it what started this; or was it something they were doing to try and stop it and now that it is out of control, the smell has stopped? Wayne and Mark need to each focus what they are good at; but they need to learn what each of them can teach each other as well so that if anything happens to the other, they can try and move forward. Should they be looking for others that are okay or wait a while? So many questions.......

Let's hope that Dozi's place can be fixed. The three of them need a place to retreat to and have some protection from the elements. They will also have to figure out the food situation some as well. Ilya seems to be getting better; maybe her abilities allow her to heal faster. You have to think they will cross paths with the hunter's; but could the hunters be turned from their path; not easily surely, but is it possible? Do the hunters know about the underground city? I do wish we knew more about what caused the explosion.

Talin cares about his people, more than his leaders do. It makes him sympathetic but his hate for those that he views as monsters renders that moot. If he could be shown that they are not monsters; would he like Agrell turn on his leaders?

So many lost in the undercity. I wish we knew what had happened and why, of course, don't guess that really matters. So much death among a group that is already exiled and isolated. Agrell just keeps jumping into things that might come back to bite her, she need to be more cautious. Did they sense Agrell or is there someone else? Did Dozi try and follow?

What a real delight, and I want to know who is coming up with these game shows, too funny. Shea and Cyn are so sweet and Cyrus and Kaplan are just so solid. Can't wait for the next update.

Agrell was able to find Lahari quickly, that was good; but finding out that the passage further in is blocked is not. Will Lahari be trapped in that small area? What caused the explosion?

A wonderful chapter full of a number of twist and turns. I do think that both George and Cavendish have gotten to the basis of Caroline's behavior. I do not know what can be done about it. She will never be treated in the manner she wants; and if she pushes to much, could find herself on the outs with polite society, which effects not only her; but her husband and children as well. She and George need to have a long talk. I am glad that Granger and Cavendish truly do understand each other; in some ways, they are the truest of friends. I swear Freddie and Davina will never learn; maybe a nice carriage accident could be arranged? Can't wait to see what happens next @Mark Arbour

The situation with the mystic just got way more complicated. Did his daughter become a bio-shift because of his actions or was she just gifted that way? I am not sure that Dozi is wrong, can you trust them, but they obviously care for their child. Agrell has agreed to help them, what will she find? Ilya is still very injured and in great pain, but she seems to have a grasp on the situation that Dozi lacks. Was the explosion an accident, or did someone try to gain access to something that should have been better off left alone?

Let's hope Benson and Mark are able to stay together and watch each other's backs. Any zombie outbreak requires at least two people to survive it. And you just know that the idiot military did something to cause this.... Damn people wanting to play God.

Well, I don't see any rainbows and lollypops in any of these people's futures. Interesting start, writing is good and flows well. Totally agree with, @kbois The Stand by Stephen King is the manual for how it should be done.

Dozi is too trusting, Agrell is too naïve, and Ilya is Ilya. We can hope that whatever blew up was something that struck back at the aggressors; but I sort of doubt it.

It seems to me that the shifts need to start fighting back a little earlier. They need to take the fight to the ones being the most aggressive.

Well, someone knows how to make an entrance. Ilya was almost the victim of idiots; but seem to be a lot of them around this world.

So two of the three have come together, when will the third find them? Can these two find common ground? Will they find that they have other things in common and band together?

Agrell has no idea of the world she is about to enter. She has been sheltered and deprived of real information her whole life. Welcome to the new world, Baby...