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A.P. Murphy's avatar

This promises much - I'm dead excited to see more, Will. Prose big n' bouncy, story intriguing, approach fresh and startling.

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Murph!

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Rebecca Goodall's avatar

Well sign me the fuck up for this ride!

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Will Boucher's avatar

Welcome aboard!!

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petrichor's avatar

i am so happy i couldn't read this right away because now i have a part 2 at the ready! where is it going what are we doing tell me everything

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Will Boucher's avatar

It’s a secret!!!!!

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

“She looked up as the blower rumbled to life, manhandling its tube into battle position, holding it with both hands like Montana’s little friend.”

The whole damn thing is great but this line especially made me chuckle.

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Will Boucher's avatar

Haha thanks Sudana! This one made me chuckle when it spilled out onto the page too

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Roman Newell's avatar

Will, you're brilliant at painting a picture. "Magic stench geysering out her widened mouth" is pretty fantastic. Always look forward to your work.

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks so much Roman :)

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iL.'s avatar

The world building is this is wonderfully visceral. Stunning first piece to this series Will. Excited to have you back and looking forward to the next instalment!

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Ilan! Glad the world was built in your head. This is some new territory for me, that is wonderful to hear.

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Nem's avatar

This is great Will. Every word was so juicy, sending me to the next one. I subscribed, can't wait to read part 2

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Will Boucher's avatar

thanks Nem!!! hopefully you find part 2 just as juicy

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Love the detail of him being a gecko since geckos eat grasshoppers. Excited for the rest

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks, NJ! Always appreciate you

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Michael Edward's avatar

Really engaging, Will. Your style is unique in a way that’s hard to pinpoint, but whatever it is I like it.

Looking forward to more. :)

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks Michael :)

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Some of the things going through my head when I read this: I'll never be this good - I gotta step it up - I want this to be a novel in my hands.

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Will Boucher's avatar

Sean, bud, you’re the best. Don’t listen to those thoughts, it ain’t a contest and your writing has touched so many

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Oh I meant this in the best way. I love when writers / stories push me. I love it. I'll listen to those thoughts and get to work. It's not a contest for me; it's seeing what can be done that I'm not yet doing.

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Will Boucher's avatar

I know the feeling. Sometimes my brain makes it a contest but it’s just too fun to be a contest. I love being pushed as well and I feel the same feeling you describe hit me when I read your work too

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E.L. Zeitgeist's avatar

Mmmmmmmmserially!!! This was a MOOD and I don’t know if you planned to release it this week of all weeks but it pairs well for those of us who just like to wallow in the uneasy end of the pool.

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Will Boucher's avatar

yes it was supposed to come out this week and it seems like it took on new meaning

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

This was riviting in every way. I'll be eager to read the next installment, Will.

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Will Boucher's avatar

thanks, Sandy!

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B. Eldon Calder's avatar

Beautiful first installment, Will. Looking forward to more!

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Will Boucher's avatar

Thanks so much Brock!

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mike barth's avatar

you have yet to disappoint will. this made my day , and i’m saving part ii for a mid afternoon treat for myself tomorrow

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Will Boucher's avatar

thanks so much Mike! I’m glad you’re digging it. Part iii also comes out tomorrow so you’ll have a two-for-one special

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mike barth's avatar

STOKED

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