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John Michael Alaia's avatar

This is awesome, and the art is fantastic.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you

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Meditations On Permafrost's avatar

Very interesting. You set up the story and the character well! I want to read more. Great kick off to his world and psyche.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you

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Ian DM Taniels's avatar

Creepy! But very well written. Lots of details, a surprisingly colorful world and a positive outlook on a new day (with old pain) coupled with the dreadful "voice" that inserts itself into the morning routine. It's captivating.

I'll happily share this on the next House of Chapters Story Highlights post!

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Carlos Al Cardona's avatar

Childhood trauma. Chaotic lives during our most vulnerable time can be truly overwhelming. Fear of troubled memories can make us horribly see reality... This is more common than we think. Exploring this misery is a great way to lead into horror. I appreciate the inspiration.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you

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Marble & Ember's avatar

Nate’s world is so vivid! Even ordinary moments feel tense and alive. Beautifully detailed and emotionally raw work. Thank you for writing it.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to give it a read. Next chapter should be up on Monday.

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Marble & Ember's avatar

Looking forward to it. Happy writing until then!

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HumanitysConnection 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺's avatar

Oh, that's right, You like I, like a wee dram of whisky. Yes, I remember. I liked it when you said, "You had me at a wee dram. "Latha math agaibh air thoiseach - Slàinte"

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HumanitysConnection 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺's avatar

Where are you located John. I am in Queensland, Australia - The Land Down Under.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

I’m originally from Scotland but now live in Atlanta

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HumanitysConnection 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺's avatar

Great Read, John.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you

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HumanitysConnection 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺's avatar

You’re welcome, mate. I know of that pain all too well.

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Ausiàs Tsel's avatar

There's something brutally honest about a protagonist whose hardest battle is just getting out of bed. The mundane cruelty of chronic pain is hard to write without melodrama, and you've kept it grounded here. Congrats!

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

I have a couple.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Please don't take this the wrong way, but the team I have are people who I have known for quite some time and who I can trust with my documents. Please do keep interacting, as things might change as I get to know you better.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

As long as you are not trying to sell something, DM away.

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John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

I’m not looking for anyone else at this time, but I will keep you in mind if things change.

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