I just knew something was going to go wrong with their plan. I figured it would get too cold or the sun was going to end up being obscured for way longer than they predicted. Totally didn't expect what you came up with. Great story!
From the waiting room of the fingernail transplant office, since I chewed through mine while reading this story: Damn! What a story! Did not see that ending coming. So many wonderful 1-liners. I loved that yr main character was a novelist and looking for her usefulness! 😬+ 😂 = 🤪🎯
Thank you, Tara. I sometimes wonder what use I'll be as a writer in the apocalypse. I'm delighted you enjoyed The Monster You Know. (I'm sorry I ruined your fingernail ;) ).
It's so comforting knowing there's someone even batshit crazier than me out there. I don't write fiction; too busy enjoying others' hard work, rather than wasting my valuable time thinking up plots. Keep on truckin', Billy Baby. Luvs ya mucho.
Thanks, Maureen. Batshit crazy is the only way I know how to be and writing stories is the only thing I know how to do.
*I posted this in the general thread, rather than in the threaded thread so I'm reposting my reply in case you didn't see it. (I hope that made sense.)
I'm... flabbergasted...speechless....and, awe-struck! What a composition. Plus, you tossed in some social medical commentary in there as well. Slick maneuver.
Just don't start diluting my coffee with decaf. 'K, Bill? 😂
How could anyone read such a great opening line and not continue reading. Excellent. My favorite line: “I’m not an expert..... Everything I know is from Google.” I am not a reader of this type of horror / sci-fi genre by any means. I made an exception for Adler.
Thanks, Maureen. Batshit crazy is the only way I know how to be and writing stories is the only thing I know how to do.
I don't know, but I think we are all pretty aware of the batshit crazy part, Bill. It is why readers love you.
I just knew something was going to go wrong with their plan. I figured it would get too cold or the sun was going to end up being obscured for way longer than they predicted. Totally didn't expect what you came up with. Great story!
Thanks, Scott. I'm happy to hear you liked The Monster You Know.
I had fun playing around with the plot until I got to the ending I was looking for.
From the waiting room of the fingernail transplant office, since I chewed through mine while reading this story: Damn! What a story! Did not see that ending coming. So many wonderful 1-liners. I loved that yr main character was a novelist and looking for her usefulness! 😬+ 😂 = 🤪🎯
Thank you, Tara. I sometimes wonder what use I'll be as a writer in the apocalypse. I'm delighted you enjoyed The Monster You Know. (I'm sorry I ruined your fingernail ;) ).
It's so comforting knowing there's someone even batshit crazier than me out there. I don't write fiction; too busy enjoying others' hard work, rather than wasting my valuable time thinking up plots. Keep on truckin', Billy Baby. Luvs ya mucho.
Thanks, Maureen. Batshit crazy is the only way I know how to be and writing stories is the only thing I know how to do.
*I posted this in the general thread, rather than in the threaded thread so I'm reposting my reply in case you didn't see it. (I hope that made sense.)
Of all the reasons to nuke a volcano, this might be among the most noble.
I think so, too. :)
All this could have been avoided if Gilbert's parents had gotten him vaccinated....
The butterfly effect, only with viruses.
😂
Didn’t expect that ending at all! Yikes! Great story! How long did it take you to create?
Thanks, Aaron!
This story came out pretty quickly, about two days. Rewrites and edits took another three days.
I'm... flabbergasted...speechless....and, awe-struck! What a composition. Plus, you tossed in some social medical commentary in there as well. Slick maneuver.
Just don't start diluting my coffee with decaf. 'K, Bill? 😂
Thanks, Jenise. I've long enjoyed science fiction that takes a long look at society. I'm happy you liked The Monster You Know.
PS Your coffee will stay safe. :)
Well, that didn’t work. That sounds like my luck. 🤣
Ha! Same for me.
I loved this, Bill. What an exciting story!
Thanks so much, Justin. I enjoyed writing this one and I'm glad you liked reading it.
How could anyone read such a great opening line and not continue reading. Excellent. My favorite line: “I’m not an expert..... Everything I know is from Google.” I am not a reader of this type of horror / sci-fi genre by any means. I made an exception for Adler.
Thanks, Sharron. I have to admit that I smiled when I wrote the opening sentence.
I'm happy you enjoyed The Monster You Know.
Ditto!
That's a beauty. Taut, spare, just enough back story. Believable dialogue ... juicy twist!
Thanks! I had fun writing The Monster You Know and I'm glad you enjoyed it.