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Tapo Behera's avatar

What a brilliant hook! I loved how effortlessly the words flowed, keeping me captivated until the very end.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Tapo. You made my day. 🤓

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Justin Deming's avatar

What a fun and imaginative story, Mark! Can’t wait for next week’s installment.

Oh, the power of fiction!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Justin. Yeah, writing fiction is magical to me. I am still not sure how I do it. 🤣

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Justin Deming's avatar

It really is magical...couldn’t agree more with you. Keep doing what you’re doing! 😄

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Mark Starlin's avatar

You too, my friend. 😀

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Tim Knopf's avatar

This is good, Mark. I wonder what's going to happen???

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Tim. Stay tuned and find out. 🤓

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Bill Adler's avatar

I love the character you've created, Harry. And I love this story, too.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Bill. I am fond of Harry also. And this story was a fun one to write. I am delighted that you enjoyed it. 😀

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Pearl Allard's avatar

Awesome story! Looking forward to what happens next! Did a great job making me care about the main character quickly. Found you through GM Baker and the whole 13 chapter story shebang by 13 authors. Looking forward to that too!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks Pearl. I really appreciate your comments. And I am looking forward to the collaborative story also. It should be fun!

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John K Adams's avatar

In the beginning was the Word. But you know that.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Indeed. Where would we be without the Word?

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Scott Ocamb's avatar

Great story, you have me hooked. I did not see what happened to Harry coming, it was a complete surprise. Thanks!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks Scott. I appreciate it. There are more surprises ahead. 🤓

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