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0k's avatar

Great writing. I even used a dictionary—oddly refreshing.

Keep going!

Alexander Marlow's avatar

Thanks so much. Yep I still have a juvenile affection for the ten dollar words. I should try and grow out of it, but it just seems to happen so who am I to question it too closely?

Chuck Morrigan's avatar

You must have dusted some dreadful substance into this story, and now I'm tripping. What the hell.

And you know why I usually don't like science fiction? Because it always comes true by next week. But I appreciate the thorough warning so I know what we're going to be in for.

Incredible work, in complete seriousness. Dare I say, it makes "I Have No Mouth..." seem like a happier ending by comparison. I have a feeling that timeline breakdown is going to haunt my dreams as I sleep tonight.

Alexander Marlow's avatar

Thanks Chuck, I appreciate it. Yeah I’ll probably never go this dark again (unless I have reason). I think this story is solidifying several decades of bad dreams and hospital visits. It was Harlan’s story that gave me a true concept to hang it on though. The world we’re being born into did the rest. Cheers buddy! Stay clear of the machines.