It was a difficult one to write. I wrote this story over a long period while working on other stories. I'd add a sentence here and there. Most of my stories, while horror, aren't this dark.
The worst, (best?), part is how real the foundational themes and emotions are. I think any parent could relate to this story which is what makes it so bleak.
Jesus christ this was a panic inducing read. I want to say well done, but...no I will say well done at leaving me feeling disturbed for having read this. Well done.
The way my heart raced when he was dropped at first was INSANE. And then AGAIN when I thought he would be okay. Dang. The adrenaline from this was absolutely a rollercoaster. 10/10. Very sad and scary, but 10/10
I breathe through my teeth at the first bounce moment. I always know it will end badly, but boy, it's the hope that it won't end badly that breaks me when it does. Jullien hit the horizontal wall.
With the amount of dread rising in my chest, I wanted to close my eyes as I neared the end of the story. Great pull toward the tragic ending! This one should definitely go in a psychological horror anthology.
I love how the ending is brutal and poignant because of how much less detail it's given than the rest... masterful. That was suspenseful, disturbing, haunting, and a wee bit funny as well. Very nicely writ, sir.
🤯🤯🤯! You got me, Charlie. Whoa - that ending. Damn, son!🤣 But seriously, you really tapped into the darker aspects of motherhood nobody ever talks about. Even though many would never admit it, I bet a BUNCH of mothers can identify with this.
That absolutely devastating final understatement.
It was a difficult one to write. I wrote this story over a long period while working on other stories. I'd add a sentence here and there. Most of my stories, while horror, aren't this dark.
The worst, (best?), part is how real the foundational themes and emotions are. I think any parent could relate to this story which is what makes it so bleak.
I think so too. Plot aside, I think all new parents, even well prepared ones, feel overwhelmed sometimes. I sure did.
Jesus christ this was a panic inducing read. I want to say well done, but...no I will say well done at leaving me feeling disturbed for having read this. Well done.
Thanks! Glad I could disturb you
Yes to all the words. The ending was chef’s kiss.
Thank you!
The way my heart raced when he was dropped at first was INSANE. And then AGAIN when I thought he would be okay. Dang. The adrenaline from this was absolutely a rollercoaster. 10/10. Very sad and scary, but 10/10
Thank you!
Great story, powerful ending too.
Thank you!
I breathe through my teeth at the first bounce moment. I always know it will end badly, but boy, it's the hope that it won't end badly that breaks me when it does. Jullien hit the horizontal wall.
Thank you!
With the amount of dread rising in my chest, I wanted to close my eyes as I neared the end of the story. Great pull toward the tragic ending! This one should definitely go in a psychological horror anthology.
Thank you so much! That feeling of rising dread is exactly what I was going for
Beautiful,love this
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Omg I don't know if I'm evil for laughing
I think you may be, but I won't tell anyone
Great story charlie boy. I appreciate you
Thank you!
You're welcome
I love how the ending is brutal and poignant because of how much less detail it's given than the rest... masterful. That was suspenseful, disturbing, haunting, and a wee bit funny as well. Very nicely writ, sir.
Thank you!
Wow. Great story, solid landing on the ending, too.
Thanks!
Also, great pun!
You see what I did there!
🤯🤯🤯! You got me, Charlie. Whoa - that ending. Damn, son!🤣 But seriously, you really tapped into the darker aspects of motherhood nobody ever talks about. Even though many would never admit it, I bet a BUNCH of mothers can identify with this.
Thank you. That means a lot. This was a tough one to write
I bet! But some of the best stories have to be dredged up from the depths.
Yes they do
Oooooh, sick!!! (said with a smile) I was wondering what the horrific catch would be. Well done!
Thank you!