1 September 2009: Well, I decided to forget about this posting in dribs and drabs nonsense. The whole story's up now. It's finished. No, I can't believe it. I'm sure you can't believe I actually posted. But there it is, in the pixellated flesh.
I've started a number of novel length stories since I was a teenager, and this is the first one I've finished. I can honestly say it wouldn't have happened without all of you.
I don't dare hope the ending will satisfy everyone, but I hope you will find it satisfying on some level.
Thank you, thank you for everything.
--Bran
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You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child. If you afflict them in any way, and they cry at all to Me, I will surely hear their cry.
Exodus 22: 22-23 NKJV
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WARNING: future het ship with age difference