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| Emm1915 | 2014.08.18 - 05:17PM | 6: Six | Signed |
| So well written. Brava, Teddy, Brava. That was beautifully heartbreaking. =) Author's Response: Thank you so very much! | |||
| Eridanus | 2014.08.18 - 05:09PM | 6: Six | Signed |
| I really feel I should write this review, but I'm unsure as to what to say. The story... well, I think you know. I think you know that it is, in a way, disturbing, especially to those of us who enjoy a happy ending. I read up to chapter 5 and had to wait a couple of hours for the last chapter, so I read a couple of reviews (mostly to check that it wasn't going to end so suddenly), and I saw your warnings to the reviewers. Now, I pride myself on not being TOO curious. While curiousity is a good quality in a person, sometimes it's just better to leave well enough alone, even if you'll wonder for the rest of your days. But the thing is, I know your writing! I know you write compelling and wellwritten stories. And I know you don't shy away from darkness, and I know that I'm not always comfortable with darkness. So really, once I realised that the story would take a darker turn I should have left well enough alone.
But I didn't, because I know you're a great writer, and I felt like I needed to know. So I read it, and there's a rather big part of me that feels like I should say something, because - and this might sound silly - I get the feeling that this story leaves you feeling very sad, too. It's not as if writing tragedy is supposed to make a writer feel great, I don't think, but I just, I don't know, feel the urge to comfort you. So I will say this: What a gripping story, what an interesting premise, and what wonderful writing. I would expect nothing less from you.
I've written a couple of stories myself, though the last one was quite a while ago (though I'm working on an epilogue), and I found that reviews were very tough for me. While all the critical ones were more or less constructive, it battered my confidence, and I withdrew from writing fiction for a long time. I think the part of me that wants to comfort you is rather closely related to the part that knows that critisism can be the toughest part of writing.
As I write this, I think to myself that I am a monumental idiot. I know you've written stories before that have a certain darkness, and sitting here and pretty much insinuating that people will be critical of the story isn't very nice, just because I'm slightly uncomfortable with the ending (though I believe I do understand it). If I'm completely wrong here, then I'm sorry. I should tell you that I have this amazing gift, though, I sometimes do it at parties, or in the company of good friends, or on the internet: I take my foot, and I put it in my mouth. And when I try to pull it out, I usually end up with the other one wedged in there, with a couple of fingers for good measure.
Okay, so this review has turned into the ramblings of a complete lunatic, and I'm sorry to have wasted your time. Great story! Really!
(However, in case you need it, here's a virtual hug. It can be used anytime you need it.) Author's Response: My dear friend, thank you for that beautiful and very moving review. I think you for so many things, especially your hug of comfort. You really did hit the nail on the head: it hurt to write this ending. It left me feeling very sad and down for days after. But as the King quote said, it was, to me, the ONLY ending. I do love a happily ever after ending, and I was sad that this one didn't have it. I have been accused of using this ending as a cheap shot to manipulate reader's emotions, I've been accused of doing it in order to be taken seriously, I've been accused of not being faithful to the characters. Of all the stories I've done, this one has garnered the most hurtful reviews, not because it was badly written or uninteresting, but because it had a sad ending. I promise I didn't end it this way it to shock or manipulate emotions or because I was too lazy to write them out of the situation properly. And I didn't sit here like Dr. Evil laughing maniacally at the thought of how upsetting the ending would be, but some people have accused me of all those things. I was just given this story, and this is how the Muse gave it to me. I do care very deeply for these characters; I care very much for every character I write, and to have this be their fate just hurt me. I am so thrilled that you understand this so well, and your desire to comfort me has done exactly that - I have felt your comfort, and it means a great deal to me. I also hope that you will continue writing, and I'll be cheering you all the way. Thank you again. You are a true class act, and I mean that sincerely. | |||
| Half Blood Outcast | 2014.08.18 - 04:02PM | 6: Six | Signed |
| Only you could make me love a story that breaks my heart, Teddy. Now I'm off to go read something silly and fluffy. Author's Response: Thank you for hanging in there, Half-blood and for not wanting to beat me up. I've taken a huge hit on the confidence button for this story, but it does my heart good to know my friends don't hold it against me! | |||
| slm | 2014.08.18 - 03:11PM | 6: Six | Signed |
| I can understand where you went with this story for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. I am going to read something fluffy now though. Again another great story
Author's Response: Thank you. I appreciate your take on it very much. Thank you for reading!! :) | |||
| Mavennica | 2014.08.18 - 02:52PM | 6: Six | Signed |
| I agree with you, Teddy. It was a painful ending, but it was the right one. I appreciate it when authors aren't afraid to go where their stories take them. Brava. :) Author's Response: Thank you. Thank you very much. | |||
| Emm1915 | 2014.08.17 - 10:47PM | 5: Five | Signed |
| I'm noticing that you're saying there's a chapter 6... my mind is racing!! I cannot wait for this to go up! Oh my gracious! Cliffhanger! You are a wonderful author, just so genius. It feels REAL. Author's Response: You are so very kind! Thank you so much! I hope you will enjoy the final chapter - but heed the warnings! :) | |||
| kimschu | 2014.08.17 - 08:02PM | 5: Five | Signed |
| Are you leaving it hanging like this??? The story is saying complete on the recently added page.
Author's Response: Sorry for the confusion! I have added chapter six in the queue, and it is the final chapter. Although, I will urge you to read at your own risk. | |||
| Loyd1957 | 2014.08.17 - 07:24PM | 5: Five | Signed |
| Oh, more, more. This is agonizing. Was the answer to getting him out of the mirror, blood from a true love or something like that. This is awesome. Author's Response: Well, there is one more chapter, but if I were you, I would consider chapter five the end. Proceed at your own risk. | |||
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