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The Chronicler's avatar

Another great post! Loved your short story too, really well done 👌

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Thank you, I really appreciate that! For as quick as I wrote it, I was praying it was half-decent.

Nicolina Torres's avatar

Love the recommendations! I'm still getting my bearings, so I need this.

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

I'm glad that you found it useful! There certainly are a plethora of recommendations.

A. B. Frank's avatar

The roundup section is great. Reminds me of the one or two that I missed 👍

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

When I make the roundup I find so many notes that I missed the previous week. 😭 If only Substack made it easier for everyone, because the tagging has been atrocious.

A. B. Frank's avatar

It really has, I'm building up the courage to do it in a minute 😄

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Just know that you are appreciated for doing so! I'm going to go through the list and probably remove some people that haven't been contributing at all. If they want to see the celebration they can follow everyone. It's just getting to be too much with new people joining so consistently.

David Perlmutter's avatar

The jungle needs more sacrifices to be properly avenged...

Andrew Smith's avatar

I know many folks are already discussing the recommendations, but this is fantastic, Jeff.

I'm always honored to be included here, but this is to much bigger than just you and me now!

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Thanks Andrew!

Ain't that the truth. I remember, not too long ago, I was asking you if Macabre Monday sounded like a good idea. Here we are!

Andrew Smith's avatar

Well, I've said it before: I really appreciate the work you're doing here, and I am glad to be a part of it, and to help when I can. <3

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

And I appreciate you for helping when you can and taking part!

Honeygloom's avatar

Great story! What a crazy ending 🫣

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I struggled with how to end it, so it's nice to hear you thought it was crazy.

Susan Earlam's avatar

Thanks for the shout out 😊

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

No problem, thanks for contributing!

Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

This is why you don't go into ancient caves!

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

But aren't all caves ancient? 🤔 I wholeheartedly agree though, my happy ass is just fine above ground.

Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

Good point. Let me amend that: Don't go into caves. XD

Michael S. Atkinson's avatar

Oof. Eaten by a giant spider. What a way to go.

Jeff Kinnard's avatar

Or was she doomed to something far worse...? 🤔

Michael S. Atkinson's avatar

See, it's the "far worse" kind of things that creep me out. Just like that. *shivers*

A.C. Cargill, All-Human Author's avatar

I like spiders, so this wasn't too horrifying. Bwahaha! For others, though... I think I just heard someone scream!