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Matt Pincott's avatar

Of course there are magic beans - it makes perfect sense.

But I've no idea why! 😵

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

😂😂😂 can’t have a beanstalk story without the beans! 🫘

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Matt Pincott's avatar

I don't want to spoil any surprises, but I've a horrible feeling you're setting me up for a GIANT cliffhanger!!

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

I’m so sorry to disappoint but there won’t be 😭 I just haven’t been able to figure out how to add that or an actual beanstalk in without being too ridiculous 😅 something for the prequel I guess 🥺

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Matt Pincott's avatar

Ha, well I can't argue with that. Maybe just stick a golden goose omelette on the cafe menu.

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

That’s perfect! I’m doing it

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Anoushka's avatar

did someone just say MAGIC BEANS?? 🙀 (seriously though. why is breaking poor Gillian's heart your biggest mission in life? 😭 She needs a hug)

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

HAHhahaha I thought you'd be happy that Jack was being nicer?!?! I cannot win with you people!! hahaha

But yes, poor Gillian, she really can't catch a break in life :(

Your comments always make me smile! Thank you so much for always being so supportive <3

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Anoushka's avatar

i AM happy about Jack being nicer! but i'm so pissed it literally took the vampire king bullying Gill to get him there?? 😭 like, DUDE.

yeah, Gill needs a nice long vacation after all of this lol.

aww you have no idea how excited and happy i get when you post new chapters!! they literally make my day ❤️

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

You’re going to make me cry 😭😭

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Lady Of The Lake's avatar

Finally Jack. Fi.nal.ly.

Idiot. Complete and utter idiot.

I hate you a tiny bit less now…

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Hahahahahh it took him a hot minute but he is getting there 🥹

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Emily Fitzsparrow's avatar

Enjoyed the writing very much! A lot of good description to linger over. Only thing is I think the opening sentence can be tightened- more "Jack was at a loss" or your own better words.

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Thank you!! That’s great feedback! My very first draft of that sentence was a bit… crass. I myself was at a loss on how to say it politely but your suggestion is perfect!

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Anoushka's avatar

But I liked your very first draft of that sentence so much more ☹️

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Hahaha me too, but I haven’t had any bad words in the sorry so far so this didn’t seem like the right place to start 🥲

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Anoushka's avatar

But Jack is in SUCH DEEP SHIT. Seems like the perfect place to me 🥺

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Focal Bonsai's avatar

FINALLY Jack is coming to his senses.

And, magic beans you say? Why didn't I see that coming?

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Hehehehe

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Ed's avatar

I’m so far behind 🙀. I just started listening today and starting chapter 8. How will I catch up?

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Oh my gosh, you’re so far already. I usually only write one chapter a week so you’ll catch up in no time 😄

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Ed's avatar

Jack can be very poetical about Gillian’s eyes. Any other time, he’s a shoe.

Daddy is mean. Also, he must be talking about coffee beans, right? They’re magical.

Uh oh. Just realized something. Now that the protection spell on Gillian is broken, does she like human blood now? 🧛‍♀️🩸🩸

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

She’s always liked human blood 😈 why do you think she was a convict 😈😈

Hahahah a shoe 💀

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Ed's avatar

Oh. I thought she didn’t like to prey on humans.

How daddy vampire locked her in with a human to feed on and she wouldn’t until she was starving. “Locked me in my room if I wouldn’t eat my vegetables.”

And with that part about the sheep and her first kiss (not with the sheep).

And that the protection spell on her and Jack’s ancestor kept her from wanting to feed like a regular vampire.

Is she really a closet evil vampire? 😈

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Happy Nielsen's avatar

Hahah yeah you’re right. She doesn’t like to eat humans becuase of her human memories. Butttt she still likes the taste 🫦

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Ed's avatar

Ah. Ok. I guess a vegetarian can still miss the taste of a steak 😂

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Devyn T Moore's avatar

Magic beans, of course! I love it.

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Christine Witcher's avatar

The squeal I squelled at “magic beans”! I’m in awe at your ability to maintain, and often escalate, the tension chapter after chapter.

Onward!

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