I got a chill there at the end. I like the way you lead the reader to understand that something apocalyptic has occurred but leave it to us to imagine what. The story is what happens afterwards. This is a great study of human nature. Well done!
The final two or three lines gave me chills! I love this story, and fear that we may be heading down this road sooner than later. Speaking of The Road...I was getting serious Cormac McCarthy vibes reading this. This story is so dark and sad and beautiful all at the same time. If you don’t continue with this particular story, I hope you visit this genre again soon!
I like Hamish. You have a knack for characters! Excellent, compelling start, too.
"He sees nothing but peaty water bubbling across stones, the thin forest of scraggled pines, the broad expanse of the wet moorland in the distance." I can picture it clearly and yet my mind somehow jumped to Hound of Baskerville, the treacherous moor, stay away from the moor! Also, clever cliffhanger! We must read on.
Wow, how the heck did you come up with this one. I loved how you did the dialog for the characters. I will be thinking about this for a while ...
Oh this story line hooked me in!
Will there be more?
I am looking forward to the movie version. 🤓
My spine is tingling, Sharron! Consider me intrigued....!
I got a chill there at the end. I like the way you lead the reader to understand that something apocalyptic has occurred but leave it to us to imagine what. The story is what happens afterwards. This is a great study of human nature. Well done!
Well it was a good read either way. Enjoyed it.
Gave me a little initiative…
For me - it is a haunting story - about change and loss and giving up. It brought tears to my eyes
The final two or three lines gave me chills! I love this story, and fear that we may be heading down this road sooner than later. Speaking of The Road...I was getting serious Cormac McCarthy vibes reading this. This story is so dark and sad and beautiful all at the same time. If you don’t continue with this particular story, I hope you visit this genre again soon!
I ordered The Road. I also see there is a movie, directed by Billy Bob Thornton, of All the Pretty Horses. I might try that tonight. Thanks!
I'm behind in my reading, so I won't have to wait for Part 2... this is eerily good, Sharron!
Here I go...can't wait to read the next part!
I’ll catch up on parts 2 and 3 tomorrow, but I like it so far!
I like Hamish. You have a knack for characters! Excellent, compelling start, too.
"He sees nothing but peaty water bubbling across stones, the thin forest of scraggled pines, the broad expanse of the wet moorland in the distance." I can picture it clearly and yet my mind somehow jumped to Hound of Baskerville, the treacherous moor, stay away from the moor! Also, clever cliffhanger! We must read on.