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M.E. Proctor's avatar

I'm so glad you're starting anew serial. I'm already fully in the story and the character. Brilliant, Ben!

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Ben Woestenburg's avatar

Thank you Martine. I think you're going to like this one as well. (Well, I hope you do!)

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Just fantastic Ben. Great piece of writing. You've got a gift. - Jim

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Ben Woestenburg's avatar

Thank you Jim. I really appreciate the fact that someone like yourself likes my stuff. There are a lot of gifted writers here, and the fact you consider me among them, leaves me speechless. And thanks for the restack!

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Purple Majestic Insight's avatar

Enjoyed immensely

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Leanne Shawler's avatar

Another story that has me hooked!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"War will never be eliminated"...."there will always be a political despot "... "a dictator who is willing to take what he wants because he’s stronger". Very timely, Ben. I was captured by the setting. I could smell the make up and the sweat. A perfect truncated ending, no denouement , no explanation, no final thoughts. And perfect as a single stand-alone story.

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Ben Woestenburg's avatar

Oh, but you know it isn't! It's 30,000 words! It's layered, and takes place on three different time-lines, and two different cities.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yeah, I know. I need a few more hours in my day! I can't keep up with everybody... It's going to be great, I know that.

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Ben Woestenburg's avatar

Tell me about it. We've been sick here and the emails have been piling up.

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