This is striking me in a manner very similar to the new Ferris Island story Sally recently started. I feel like I can see this town not only because it feels a hell of a lot like the mountain town I used to live in, (albeit mine was larger) but like numerous mountain towns I've visited over the years. I can picture clearly in my mind how the mountains wrap around the valley. I can see that particular brand of shadowy darkness that would let Luke almost see the images of scowling faces on the mountainsides. I can see the fresh snow and the trees and the oranges, reds, and purples of the fading sun over the jagged silhouettes of the peaks. It reminds me of many things that I both saw and used to imagine when I lived in the mountains as a kid, to the point that calling it evocative almost feels like an understatement.
Wow, thank you very much for this compliment. I think every author's dream is to take the reader on a journey with them and if I've achieved that, I'm the happiest writer in the world!
Mountains always present such a magical atmosphere. Once I was very lucky to visit the Alps in Germany and I could've sat by the window for hours. It is no small wonder that Germany gave birth to many of the West's fairy tales. Mountains are fodder for the imagination!
I’mm captivated. I felt the wait for the Evening visit would be worth it. It was. This is written with the suspense increasing per episode. I’m hooked.
I might be a little late to the party, but I'm still here! I'm kinda wondering' about ol' Luke and his movin' on his parents want him to do. A mystery wrapped up in an enigma.
The tension is building!!! The part with the old lady talking about her daughter gave me a chill in the spine.. and I feel like these police officers must be up to no good somehow. Especially the creepy sheriff with the "acicular eyes".. had to look that one up in the dictionary.. werewolves or vampires?
"We've got...a wolf problem."
I'm calling it right now: there are werewolves. The Adders are werewolves.
Ooooh, this comment made me so excited for next week's episode. I can't wait to share it!
Either that or it's not wolves at all, but monsters whose attacks get blamed on wolves.
This is striking me in a manner very similar to the new Ferris Island story Sally recently started. I feel like I can see this town not only because it feels a hell of a lot like the mountain town I used to live in, (albeit mine was larger) but like numerous mountain towns I've visited over the years. I can picture clearly in my mind how the mountains wrap around the valley. I can see that particular brand of shadowy darkness that would let Luke almost see the images of scowling faces on the mountainsides. I can see the fresh snow and the trees and the oranges, reds, and purples of the fading sun over the jagged silhouettes of the peaks. It reminds me of many things that I both saw and used to imagine when I lived in the mountains as a kid, to the point that calling it evocative almost feels like an understatement.
Wow, thank you very much for this compliment. I think every author's dream is to take the reader on a journey with them and if I've achieved that, I'm the happiest writer in the world!
Mountains always present such a magical atmosphere. Once I was very lucky to visit the Alps in Germany and I could've sat by the window for hours. It is no small wonder that Germany gave birth to many of the West's fairy tales. Mountains are fodder for the imagination!
Great episode — I'm hooked. Calling this town Evening is a magical thing.🐺
Thank you :D
"Everything looked as though it had been thrown in the wash too many times: faded grey and weather-laundered brown.."
I loved that line. This was such a good setting; I'm almost on edge myself and I've never even been to Montana.
After the second chapter, I couldn't wait to see Evening, and now, I can't wait to go up into the mountains and meet the Adders!!
"My Katie is up there, I've got to be here when she comes to visit."
Makes me wonder if the old woman has been waiting since the 70's.
Yeah, I was right about the EPD, very distrustful. I'm not sure i'd trust the map.
"Wolf problem."
Sounds promising.
I’mm captivated. I felt the wait for the Evening visit would be worth it. It was. This is written with the suspense increasing per episode. I’m hooked.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the story so far! Thank you so much for reading and I really appreciate your comment.
I might be a little late to the party, but I'm still here! I'm kinda wondering' about ol' Luke and his movin' on his parents want him to do. A mystery wrapped up in an enigma.
This is honestly one of my favorite serials I've read on this site so far. It's a tie between this and Duel.
That is the best compliment! Thank you so much!
I call 'em as I see 'em. I'm also a sucker for weird west stories.
The tension is building!!! The part with the old lady talking about her daughter gave me a chill in the spine.. and I feel like these police officers must be up to no good somehow. Especially the creepy sheriff with the "acicular eyes".. had to look that one up in the dictionary.. werewolves or vampires?
I can't spoil, but I really like where everyone's mind is at! This is so much fun :D
Adders? Are they snakes?
👀 who’s to say?
I’m in love with the setting of this story. Montana is one of my favorite places on earth, and you’re capturing the beauty and wildness so well!
Thank you! ♥️