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Macy Lu's avatar

Kinda random thought but the first thing I thought of when I saw the Elysium building was the spaceship from Monsters vs. Aliens. https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/monsters-vs-aliens/

Anyway, loved the Medium scene in this one! That was a pretty cool way to demonstrate his powers while building Lewis' character. Do you already know how many parts the series will be? Or are you like me, pantsing until the story orders you to stop?

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Oh wow! The resemblance is uncanny! 😅

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was super fun to write the exchange between Lewis and Aeric.

As for the series, I planned on doing 5 parts, but it may end up being 6. I've been trying to get a bit more organized since I am indeed a pantser that usually lets the stories run free. We'll see how it goes!

Macy Lu's avatar

I'd say let 'er gallop! I like the undertone of mystery around Elysium. Kinda gives me the creeps but also makes me curious as to where this is all headed.

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Don't encourage me, I could easily turn this into a novel length story 🙃 Reason being, I love the premise. This world is highly fascinating to me, especially with all the added lore from others so far. The amount of storytelling capability is literally infinite!

I should warn you though, for what I have planned you will only be given more creeps and your curiosity will grow even more.

Jon T's avatar

Pantsing LOL

Jon T's avatar

Good thing you trademarked that Poutine product. That is a zillion dollar idea just waiting to happen in a couple of decades. Hopefully sooner. *smacks lips

Well done Jeff. One side makes you grow taller!

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Thanks! I put that in just for you! I assume this would be a favorite snack of yours? 😜

Jon T's avatar

It is my preferred snack of the future. More of a meal TBH. For a snack, future me likes mixing some Smelly Jellies in with my Shrimp Crisps

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Mmmm, smelly jellies. The thought of those reminds of of the beanboozled jelly beans.

Jon T's avatar

“I got chicken farts!”

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

I'm literally out on the porch drinking coffee watching our chickens. This made me bust up harder than it should have 🤣