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Eric Gingerich's avatar

Intrigued! Here because Chuck Palahniuk linked to this in his email. Glad I checked it out!

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thanks!

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Bryan Wiler's avatar

I'm hooked. That is all.

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Auri Muir's avatar

Oh, good! Can't wait to improve it even more.

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Brock's avatar

this was such a fun read!

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad.

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Kerri Rickard's avatar

Holy heck in a hand basket! That’s damn near perfect!!!! Now that’s a friggin’ STORY! I’m in— I want more.

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thanks Kerri! I'm glad it drew you in.

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K Michael Wiley's avatar

That was an enjoyable read. I loved the way you described the narrators experience of getting their morning food delivered, and the psychosexual nature of the (presumably ineffective) mental health clinic. I especially like how your description of the practioners was humanising and kind of gross at the same time.

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Auri Muir's avatar

It's a thin line isn't it. Thanks!

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Cheap & Crass's avatar

Absolutely enjoyable. Thank you!

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thank YOU :)

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Misty Violet's avatar

You packed so much story into unsaid details, it makes me hungry!

I'm so glad I took the time to read. Looking forward to reading more from you~

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thanks Misty, I appreciate your support.

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Rob Armstrong's avatar

I like the voice and the causal, drifting way you build your world and characters. I'm intrigue to learn more about Iona and what makes her tick. Well done.

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Auri Muir's avatar

That's the goal, thanks Rob!

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Ponderers of the Written Word's avatar

I was engrossed! I like her ambivalence and the direct way she tells the story, with so little emotion attached to what she's doing.

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thank you, definitely what I'm aiming for. :)

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Michael Campling's avatar

I'm normally very critical, but this is rather good. There were a couple of places where I was unclear, but I've only read it once, so that might be me. The sudden transition to a workplace threw me, as did the ducks and the pond. Still, this has a lot going for it. Very in the moment which is always great. Thank you.

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thanks Michael!

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Jack Rollins's avatar

I’m in. And Chuck Palahniuk posted a link to this chapter - I think you’re about to get a lot of new fans! 😄

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Auri Muir's avatar

Oh that would be neat, appreciate the support!

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dorch's avatar

Interesting start!

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Auri Muir's avatar

Thanks :)

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Cameron h petrie's avatar

Good shit! Send a picture?

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Auri Muir's avatar

hey now!

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Glenn Brigaldino's avatar

If we could all live without cell-phones again, even for a month, how would we feel?

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