I think this is my favourite yet, the delicious descriptions in the apartment and the nosing neighbours.
"The bell was her instrument of inescapable summoning. A sudden urge came over him. He wanted to set that old crone on fire. Melt the foul flesh from her rotten bones. A shrieking, shrivelling torch of misery and malice. He gulped, horrified by the temptation." 😄👏
But how did he get home? Did Jackie drop him off? Does he have amnesia after the tomb and the poisoning?
Thanks, Nathan! How indeed did he get home? What happened? They were trapped. What's going on? Guess, we'll find out! Tune in next week when Carter receives an Invitation.
Chapter 5 is 1010 words, considerably longer than this short "breather" episode.
Thanks, my friend! I was hesitant and wanted to post it all as one but thought I try scene by scene instead, to see how it works out. An experiment. In the end, all scenes will be there, for those who want to read all of it at once.
😁 Plus it gave me time to focus on other things, like finishing that audio recording for The Man Who Wouldn't Die! Now I have to figure out how to post that... do I add it to the existing post, or do I post a new one with the audio only..?
Have been waiting for this but am to tired to read tonight, first thing tomorrow! You are really getting me into serialisation.
Thanks, Jenny! Hope you’ll enjoy!
That first paragraph was great. An excellent mix of familiarity battling against fear
Already looking forward to the next chapter 👍🏼
Thanks, Daniel. Much appreciated and thanks for the restack! Yes, nightmares come in all shapes and sizes and neighbours!
I think this is my favourite yet, the delicious descriptions in the apartment and the nosing neighbours.
"The bell was her instrument of inescapable summoning. A sudden urge came over him. He wanted to set that old crone on fire. Melt the foul flesh from her rotten bones. A shrieking, shrivelling torch of misery and malice. He gulped, horrified by the temptation." 😄👏
But how did he get home? Did Jackie drop him off? Does he have amnesia after the tomb and the poisoning?
Thanks, Nathan! How indeed did he get home? What happened? They were trapped. What's going on? Guess, we'll find out! Tune in next week when Carter receives an Invitation.
Chapter 5 is 1010 words, considerably longer than this short "breather" episode.
Well, looking forward to it! :)
I’m curious which of the most neighbors made “the rhythmic thumping from the bedroom next door.” 😂
We’ll never know… ;)
Very compelling and fast-paced. I also appreciate how you have separated each post, for those who feel overwhelmed by long blocks of text.
Thanks, my friend! I was hesitant and wanted to post it all as one but thought I try scene by scene instead, to see how it works out. An experiment. In the end, all scenes will be there, for those who want to read all of it at once.
Well done, mate! Well it's working this way for me for sure haha.
😁 Plus it gave me time to focus on other things, like finishing that audio recording for The Man Who Wouldn't Die! Now I have to figure out how to post that... do I add it to the existing post, or do I post a new one with the audio only..?
Woo hoo! You should do what Taegan did and do a "remaster" of the story with the audio included! :)
👍 Right now the Audio Edition is scheduled for end of August, after Carter. Things may change yet, tough.
Noice!!!