OMG Shaina, you've brought forth such a beautiful, terrifying story that channels magic, techno-fantasy, terror and the fears that were indeed buried in the formative psyche of millions of children who, I think, came to fear that the adults charged with being the protectors were anything but. You've captured the fear of a horrible technology that couldn't be understood! It was almost a fatalistic acceptance that doom was unavoidable given the warnings and the clock ever closer to midnight. And if you will forgive me, once again I must invoke your story as being much in the vein of classic Rod Serling!
That was a great story. It had all the tension and all the sights and sounds we all look for. The character of the kid talking in hindsight, and the ending! Wow. How cool is that! So perfect for it to end like that. I loved it.
Wow, what an ending, what a ride, what a story! Echoing the other comments and sentiments here. This was thrilling, imaginative, original, blending the anxieties of childhood with the very real terror of war, all tinted with a horror-fantasy vibe. It's got that twilight zone feel to it.
OMG Shaina, you've brought forth such a beautiful, terrifying story that channels magic, techno-fantasy, terror and the fears that were indeed buried in the formative psyche of millions of children who, I think, came to fear that the adults charged with being the protectors were anything but. You've captured the fear of a horrible technology that couldn't be understood! It was almost a fatalistic acceptance that doom was unavoidable given the warnings and the clock ever closer to midnight. And if you will forgive me, once again I must invoke your story as being much in the vein of classic Rod Serling!
Thank you so much Frank! And you have permission to compare me with Rod Serling any time:)
When the shoe fits, my dear, when the shoe fits!
That was a great story. It had all the tension and all the sights and sounds we all look for. The character of the kid talking in hindsight, and the ending! Wow. How cool is that! So perfect for it to end like that. I loved it.
Thank you so much Ben!
Impressive! I was wondering how this might wrap up, think I'll always wonder what happened to Jamie.
Thanks Ian! Me too. Jamie is a mystery.
Absolutely agree with remarks. Great story, suspense, timing and wond all together at the end.
Thank you Linda!
Wow, what an ending, what a ride, what a story! Echoing the other comments and sentiments here. This was thrilling, imaginative, original, blending the anxieties of childhood with the very real terror of war, all tinted with a horror-fantasy vibe. It's got that twilight zone feel to it.