Date: 11/12/11 08:35 am Title: E p i l o g u e
Creeeepy!
Author's Response: Ah really? haha, thanks for reading. ^^
Date: 11/05/11 05:17 am Title: Three of Three (Catch Me)
haha i have NO IDEA what just took place... i hope the epilogue will clear some things up for me. but confusion aside, it's written just as perfectly as the former chapters and i don't think you should apologize for it being a substitute for the lost original chapter. you managed to keep the always-there sense of panic and uncertainty that follows bill in the entire story and it sits well with the atmosphere you had going before. and the way you write it kinda forces (in a good way!) the reader into the right set of mind because it's so realistic, like you're putting into words the feelings we always thought were indescribable. it really helps us to feel for bill because we can't help but get terrified and shaky and out of breath together with him! it's really haunting. anyways it's great to have you back and i hope this time it's for good :)
Author's Response: Heh heh is that so? Well you'll have a better understanding soon, when the epilogue is posted. (I should get on that =__=") Really though? I feel as if it is greatly inadequate, but I'm super, super glad you see this chapter as fair to this story. Your praise fills me up with gratitude, thanks kindly. *gives you a big squeeze* Thanks for reading!! ♥
Date: 11/01/11 07:48 pm Title: Three of Three (Catch Me)
Yay!
I had to reread the first two, lol.
Mm, I think this fic... is first and foremost... *disorienting* ;) But I'm assuming you meant it to be like that.
Oh my gosh, so much strangeness and goriness, even though you said this was gorier before.
It's fabulous that you're around again :D
PS: Woah, I just realized I still haven't reviewed the third chapter of Simply Sweet Sunday D: It's because I wanted to do a really good review and wasn't satisfied with what I wrote and then I guess I forgot.
Author's Response: *pokes her own cheeks bashfully* Euhueu, yes, it was intended to be somewhat disorienting, because as I said to Dawn, when do dreams ever really happen coherently? They are not a simple matter. It really was a lot gorier and darker before; I almost didn't post this because I thought this new version was too dry, but I really wanted to conclude it somehow, since this story started out well and deserved to see an end. I'm glad you seemed to have enjoyed it!
Aww that's such a nice thing to say. I'm happy to have the time to write (even if having an excess of time in the situation I'm in is actually a bad thing LOL).It feels good to write. (Though THF seems emptier somehow, is it just me? Have I been away too long? D:) I'm glad too, though, to be back for now. I'll try to productive while I have the chance, since I never know what tomorrow will bring.
Ahh... I thought perhaps the ending of SSS was not satisfactory for you. ^^" Which is understandable, I mean it happens! I accept that theory more often than not. Haha, I see. Don't worry, it's no big deal, though! If you do want to leave a review for it, I will be excited to hear your thoughts when you do!
Thanks for reading this story though, I appreciate it so much. One more chapter to go! *big hugs* ♥
Date: 11/01/11 01:41 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
Well I wasn't gonna bother reviewing maybe till I reached the most recent chapter but I don't want Chuck to crush a poor little baby kitten!
Anyway, this is so...good! It's amazing how much you know about all the conditions and stuff, and this is such an original storyline, and Bill is just so adorable and I want to hug him and make everything okay again!!
Author's Response: Oooh, I'm so glad you helped a kitten. Not enough do. ♥ Glad you are enjoying it thus far, truly. There is only an epilogue left for me to post, so I hope to see you there as well! Your review means a lot to me, thank you so much for reading. :)
Date: 11/01/11 12:58 pm Title: Three of Three (Catch Me)
I take back the words 'best birthday present ever' which I might have muttered to you about a year ago.
Because this, my friend, is the best birthday present ever.
I couldn't stop reading, couldn't stop shuddering and man, this was ter(ror)ific! *bad pun I knoes*
I'm nothing less confused about this story then I was last time, believe me, I'm still trying to get my mind to understand at least a little bit of this... well, this *points at story.
I did, however, find that this story is amazing when it comes to the most disturbing things and amazing horror-details. It's one of the best I've read in a while and that's saying something. (that i haven't read many good stories, lately, lol)
you caught the feeling of a dream so well! I'm amazed, I felt like I, personally, was dreaming this. I had that typical jello-legged feeling all the way through and wow. Bill's search for something as simple as a clock, Tom's complete submission to the place and the gross ways that it inflicted on him.
Bill, at the end, was amazing. Completely broken, yet scared shitless and eventually overpowered by the sheer insanity of it all.
Wow, just wow. Amazing job, here's a person that loved it!
incoherent review is incoherent...
~Dawn
Author's Response: Aeeek, I didn't expect to see you here again after all this time, since I (not intentionally) was such a douche and left everyone hanging for a year! asdfghjklkjhgaa Gosh I can't help but feel my cheeks warm in embarrassment and pride to see you not only leave a review but enjoy the sad excuse for chapter 3 I've posted. Oh someone in the sky has taken pity on me. *atheist* ANYWAY -
Ah, is there no good stories around lately? I've only been back a very short time, so I cannot judge yet. To get into a writing mood, I have just read a couple of old favourites, but not much new stuff. If you can praise this story so highly, I'm worried for THF. ;___; No no, what am I saying, I'm so grateful you have liked it. Reasoning for a few things in this most recent chapter will make some sense come Epilogue time. I know it's confusing, but I never promised it not to be because really, how many of us experience coherent dreams? T___T Dreams rarely have a coherent timeline and/or plot, but I kept it much more simpler than I could have in this last chapter. Again, wondering if that's a good thing or a bad thing... but my memory of the original chapter is too fogged to have replicated it like I wish I could have.
I am humbled by your review and it brings me great relief and pleasure to know you have enjoyed it. Let me not forget as well, (Of course I know not the day, but I'm guessing this will be belated when I say) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I really, truly hope you will have/have had an amazing birthday and that this upcoming year will treat you kindly. Much love! ♥
Date: 11/01/11 08:53 am Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
First I was really shocked to see a story in wich someone has narcolepsya since I myself got the diagnosis -probably due to the swineflu vaccine- a couple months ago. I think it's a really cool idea and the scenarios you put Bill in are so realistic it almost brings goosebumps to my skin. I suffer from the hallucinations,the EDS and also the sleep paralysis.So when you describe the hallucinations and the thoughts that occurs to Bill like "this isn't right" during them ,I can say I truly know what you mean. And the things the people tell Bill like " you should get some sleep" or "you can't take a nap" are things people always told me before we knew. I really love the concept and I hope you will continue with this fic of yours, firstly because it's very realistic and secondly because I think people should take this disease a bit more seriously ,maybe some can understand a bit better if they read this? Thank you.
:)
Author's Response: Oh yeah? Welcome to the club, heheh. :) Your praise is very kind, thank you. I'm very glad you're enjoying the story. Of course in the beginning, I wrote it with realism in mind, for sure, taking from experiences of my own, and others. Yes there is only an epilogue to go, I hope to see you there. :) Thank you so very, very much for reading and sharing your own story with me. ♥
Date: 07/21/11 10:48 am Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
final chapter? *pouts*
Author's Response: So sorry for this EPIC late response. You poor thing. I would have posted the final chapter... months ago, had my laptop not broke down, and taken all my writing with it. Thankfully its mostly a monitor related problem, but it may be a couple more months before I can retrieve a few stories. Others I have on my old pc that I just got back today (WHOO) but sadly, Sleep Paralysis with be delayed some more. I hope to greet you with the final chapter as soon as I can. * whimpers sadly*
Date: 02/21/11 11:58 am Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
really hope you haven't given up on this. this story is goosebumps-inducingly good! as is your writing :)
Author's Response: *Sighs* Sorry for this terribly late reply. I didn't mean to stop writing this story, I just haven't been able to write anything in months. I'm hoping to make a proper comeback soon, I hope when I do update this and completely it, you'll be here to read it. My deepest apologies, and my utter gratitude for your reading and appreciation for my fic. Thanks for your motivating words! xxoo
Date: 02/04/11 02:59 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
:[ I couldn't let the baby kitten's be crushed. D:
But, I really like this story. I like how you portray Bill slipping into the dream state without any warning. It just happens as if we are Bill.
Author's Response: Eeee I'm glad you're kind to animals. Thanks for reading! A kitten has been saved! :D So very sorry for this epic late reply, but I need to thank you kindly for reading and reviewing. Much love!
Date: 11/09/10 03:09 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
LOL, I was thinking about a nightmare on elm street too! xD
Author's Response: Thanks for reading. :)
Date: 11/02/10 03:24 am Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
this story is a mind f*ck thats for sure. I want to know what really happened to Tom. I think this is great, I just really hope it all comes together and I get it in the end. =)
Author's Response: Mind fucks are good. :) I want to know what happened to Tom too! (Kidding, I might know...) Thanks darling, glad you're enjoying it. ^^
Date: 10/31/10 07:17 pm Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
cant wait for the last chapter...because im highly confused
Author's Response: Confusion in this story is okay. Not to worry. Thank you for reading!
Date: 10/31/10 06:25 pm Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
so, first of all; BILL LIVED!
haha, i knew that, since psycho!Tom wasn't there yet, but alive!Bill is always a plus.
secondly,
I love this so much! I love the details and the complicated plot lines you're creating!
Everything I'm reading is so vivid that I don't give a damn if it's hazy or not, I'm sure it'll be clear as glass by next chapter.
And honestly, noobishness is kinky in this fashion! haha.
seriously, Bill's character and his confusion with reality is really, really awesome. it's almost weird, the way I'm starting to doubt everything that's happening, trying to figure out if it's real or not.
Heck, I'm cunfused, I'm actually worried for Bill!
and now that I've seen 'real' Tom and the way you make him seen, I'm sure I'm going to absolutely love the finalazion of this!
and I still kind of like Brigitte.. how weird is that. Maybe it's because I KNOW Bill doesn't actually love her, or doesn't seem to.. She's just.. comforting him.
And that makes me love her? Because she's helping our beloved Bill?
I think that's quite a plausible theory.
back to the details a little; I'm actually kind of good with those (or so I like to believe) so I can't wait to play connect the dots here! I have deep respect for the way you are not afraid of plot holes! there have to be a lot for you to close, so that's going to be a challenge!
a seriously freaky, but wonderful chapter alltogether.
Best birthdaypresent I've had all day.
THANKS ONCE MORE!
~Dawn
Author's Response: I don't want to respond to reviews of this story because... because... yeah. I just know my chit-chatty self will give something away. No, no comments Lore! All I can say is believe what you want to believe! x) I'm so, so glad you're liking this thus far. Terribly glad, really.
Brigitte is a tool. You can say it~ x) She was intended as just that, and that's what I think most women in and around the twins' relationship are. (In real life too. *cough*) They don't have to be bad people, they're just blatantly, tools. It's definitely okay to like her, I like it when someone cares for my OCs in any way, as that's hard to achieve I think.
I like a good challenge, and I'm willing t take you up on it. let's see where this goes, and I'll do my best to keep your trust intact if I can. .____.
Your birthday was yesterday? Oh goodness, let me wish you a happy belated birthday! I wish you all the best and hot twins to you! ^^ I hope your day (and week) will be full of wonderful things. Thanks for reading, doll. Cheers! ^^ ♥
Date: 10/31/10 08:35 am Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
I'm going to reply to your response to my last comment in here, too, if you don't mind. XD
When I said "not commenting before" I meant with your other stories. I've been reading a few and I absolutely love them. I mentioned that in the latest chapter of During 2012, We... in the end notes because I found out you've read and reviewed and I was really excited. :) So yeah, that was like the first review I'd left on one of your stories, and I was sorry I hadn't commented them before. The iPod Touch was actually pretty awesome, btw. XD It wasn't hard to send the review or anything but you're welcome anyway? XD
I know I should always read every word but I get distracted so easily and my mind jumps around so it's hard for me to. XD I often have to read it several times to get my mind to process everything. It might be part of my Asperger's Syndrome, I'm not quite sure. =.= Anyway, that's what I meant by that and this is so interesting that I read every word. :) Ahahaha, I write het, though. XD So yeah, I write both and I should be into het relationships too but yeah, her character just annoys me so I guess you did a great job of characterization since I don't like her at all. ;)
This chapter was stunning, like the last one. I adore the hallucination of Tom. It's just the kind of "what the actual fuck" disturbing that I enjoy. I myself have some trouble with sleeping although it's only mild delusions, like there's one of Bill with no eyes, and he's got this scared expression on his face. At first I was horrified but we've become friends. His name is Echofon and he protects me from my other delusions. Sounds strange to someone without hallucination problems, but I think it would make sense to you, since you're into this kind of thing and have experienced some of it yourself. Befriend one and you don't much have to worry about the others trying to get you, right? -sad smile-
You're doing a fantastic job on this. I love the detail and the effort you put into it. It's truly fantastic. I simply can't wait until the next chapter comes out. :)
Author's Response: Not at all~ Oh... I see. You know, it's not so much irritation that gets me when I hear this (as I've heard it before, that is, admitting to having read works of mine beforehand) as awful, gut-wrenching curiosity as to which stories and why. I almost wish you hadn't told me darling, as now it is going to eat me from the inside out. (My nose is proverbially huge if you must know... *claws at the desk cheerfully*) Ah but seriously, it's still nice to hear you've been reading my stories. (.___.) Thank you, I hope you enjoyed them, I spend so much time on them and it's a pleasure to know when people derive some small joy from them.
I apologise, I hadn't read updates from your story yet. Ah, but when I checked, it seems the last time I read was back in April, oh my. (I still feel like a newbie, and yet wow, time flies.) I'm glad it made you happy! You probably didn't recognise me back then I guess, I only had B,A up at that point probably. Well, I'm still kind of a nobody, but it's still so thoughtful. I truthfully haven't had a chance to read much more than oneshots these days (which I don't even fancy all that much), but I'm trying to squeeze time in, because I just love reading. (I'm far behind on tons of fics I follow) I hope I can return to read the subsequent chapters on your story some time soon. Thanks for the mention, it was sweet of you. ^^
I'm glad you've enjoyed it thus far. I knew this would be a long shot to post, but no shot at all wouldn't bring me any closer to dinner. (And it seems now, I may be going hungry this week after all. *raises brow*)
You have a delusion about Bill with no eyes? o.o My my... that is rather frightening sounding. Ah, I can't say I relate on all levels; from the sound of it our issues are a little different. I'm not sure this is the place to get into ridiculous detail about certain things as such, and so I won't right now but I don't experience a great deal of visual hallucinations, not ones featuring any substantial narrative content anyway as I've grown older (though if it helps, presences do occur often). Rather I suffer excessive displaced auditory and tactile sensations which relate to my progressive EDS/crazy REM episodes (like Bill), you know, loads of banging, shifting, scratching, talking, screaming and creepy idea someone is next to you in bed and what have you. (Hallucinations just the same, if you will. Though, to confuse paranormal phenomena and delusions... well I can't say I understand everything that's going on, that would be a lie, but I, the ever suspicious one shan't rule it out.) It's a little hard to explain, but it's rather complex, and I have a lot of work to do to understand it still, and while I can't relate completely, as someone who's experienced sleep paralysis among a severe sleep disorder (and remembers it, unlike many people), I understand a little of what you're going through. *pats* Some of my more terrifying experiences happened when I was quite some younger, oh, I can't tell you how hard it was to get over at the time. I woke up with two shadow men in my room often, and it wasn't until recently that I have received a possible explanation for that. I don't know many people who share anything even similar to what I do, and it's a bit of a twisted gift to know we're not alone in all this. ^^ I digress but I wish you well at any rate, I truly do.
Thanks for the support, it means a lot to me. I'm glad you find this story interesting and it is for readers to enjoy that I write at all. I'm pleased. Take care, and I hope you like what is to come. :)
Date: 10/31/10 08:00 am Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
No no no no, you should add the gore in because you won't go overboard! We both know if you think you go overboard you'll pull it back once you re-read it ;)
But this chapter was amazing, I love how Tom is so creepy and has such a hold on Bill.
You're creating the characters perfectly and the way you've wrote the dreams into the story so the reader doesn't know if it's reality or subconcious is genius. That takes a lot of talent to be able to pull it off.
I adore Bill's internal struggle against reality and his twin, ee I love it :D
I hope you're okay sweetheart! I've not spoken to you in a while so I hope school work is not draining you and you've actually got some sleep yourself! Speak to you soon! :) Keep up the amazing work, (which you will because everything is amazing ;))
Author's Response: I promised the prompter I wouldn't add too much gore. ^^" I thought up terrible, awful things for the following chapter, but I really toned it down when I wrote it, I think. Who knows; I could be downright horrible with gore anyway. ^^"
Your words are always a big up-lifter, thanks darling. Truly... I feel just terrible about this chapter, but you make me think, 'aw who the fuck cares'. :)
'Okay' is maybe a bit broad, but I'll take it for just that reason. We haven't spoken, it's true. I wouldn't wanna bug you~ I tend to get time consuming when I speak to anyone, isn't it such a chore? x) Stop all that sweet nonsense~~ tch, but I do hope you enjoy the chapter to come. Thanks for everything. ♥
Date: 10/30/10 09:07 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
I think I was so scared for Bill for a moment I almost cried. That can't be normal. *shudders in repressed fear* Even if this story isn't meant to be scary is very truly is, for I think Bill without Tom is the scariest idea of all!!
So besides that, I love the writing, it's so real and steeped in research. It is hard to find writers that research the topic they write about and actually take the time to explain it. Thank you.
I can't wait to see what else happens. It should be rather interesting. :D
Author's Response: Wow... that's impressive. I'm glad you're emotionally involved in this story, it's so pleasing to know. Bill without Tom /is/ scary, I agree!
You're very welcome. Though, it's something that comes naturally to me, so I can't say I did anything more than I would have anyway - that is, do research (extensively if I must).
I hope you enjoy what is to come, thanks for reading. :)
Date: 10/30/10 08:40 pm Title: Two of Three (Embrace Me)
The chapter wasn't boring at all. It is all very intriguing and I am very interested in seeing where this is going now that Tom is fully into the story like this. It's nothing short of fascinating to see all this happening to Bill and wondering what is real and not, so I'll be waiting for more!
Author's Response: All I can really, truly say is... thanks. :) Thanks for reading~
Date: 10/24/10 05:48 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
Oh wow, my greater good, I absolutely adore this! It's so very different from anything I imagined and so not what I asked for.
nope, it's better.
I love the almost scientific touch of this, with the narcolepsy and Bill's problems with sleeping. Not just because I'm a complete nerd like that, but also because I'm heavily interested *cough*enthralled*cough* by anything that involves dreams and such.
Actually, I'm currently working on a collab in which someone loses the touch with reality.
I have to say your writing is way better though and I love this so much! I'm not dissapointed in the least!
as said before, as long as I get my psycho Tom, I'm fine.
speaking of Tom. I was SO confused when he was suddenly at the school and appeared randomly in the car. But that only added to the reality of Bill's confusion and angstyness.
oh how I love angst and I can't wait to see what happens with the car crash and everythig and how you're going to continue!
Bill as an TA btw is so lovely! Bill + kiddos is pure love.
and holy hell I actually kind of liked his girlfriend! (this never happens in B/T stories, no matter how sweet the girl may be..) Just for the fact that she made Bill happy and was looking out for him.
Kudos on making me confused with that too.
It's rather clear though that Bill's condition is to be worried about and that something involving his hallucinations and Tom is going to happen.
(well, duh, thanks captain obvious)
But seriously.. Tom is what, dead? How can he be the psycho if he's dead?
Personally, I don't see a ghost getting Bill into 'scaredshitlessmode'
Unless he isn't of course, which I'm expecting..
Maybe Bill felt him loose his mind? as in, he lost his mind, so he lost the mind link?
And as an afterthought, will there be any kind of stockholme-syndrome..
I'm running ahead of things, I'm sorry, my brain is doing all sorts of weird flips to try and understand what's happening (it's not working) so I better stop now..
This review is getting too long, but you SO deserve my blabbing, becuz this is awesome! I really love it!
Thanks once more and again!
~Dawn
Author's Response: Monster review! Alert! Ah... monster reviews make me happy... *shuts off alarm* I'm happy you are still able to read this and find the good in it, despite it not being what you originally imagined it to be. :)
I too, love topics involving sleep and whatnot. I always do my research when I write stories, so it's nice to hear when someone sees the benefits of it. Yes, and, I love putting Bill in teaching situations - I don't know why, but Bill and kids always makes me happy. :)
Too surprised you liked Brigitte (even if she makes no physically appearance yet in this chapter); I already find her to be a bit annoying, haha... that's okay though, I'm glad you think she's decent. That's a good thing, and will probably affect your reaction to future chapters later, allowing me to see a different view on what's to come. (As I estimated most readers will generally dislike any girlfriend/boyfriend of the twins that aren't each other, so.)
As for your speculations... I can't very well spoil things, now can I? ^^" Tom is what you want him to be, I say. How can he be psycho if he's dead? Can he be dead because he was psycho? I don't know, perhaps death has no part in this, I cannot say at this point in time. Haha... I'm just glad you're thinking. That's a good thing! There's definitely an array of possibilities, but nothing can be for certain in this story, I think. Not yet, anyway.
I'm infinitely glad you love it, and I thank you again. It's my pleasure to write it, thanks to the inspiration that was your prompt. I hope you like what is coming up soon. Cheers mate!
Date: 10/24/10 04:44 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
this is gonna be fun to read
Author's Response: I hope so. Thanks for reading~~~ :)
Date: 10/24/10 03:44 pm Title: One of Three (Stop Me)
I have a feeling that this is gonna be so, so good :) I do feel really bad for Bill =/ I heard that most narcoleptics don't drive or anything, and for good reason, I suppose.
Can't wait for the next one!
Author's Response: I hope your feeling is correct. (.______.) One can hope~ Yeah, it's advised you don't drive if you have EDS, nevermind narcolepsy. Some do, often if there's another in the car with them. I'm sure after this, Bill won't be driving again. ^^" Thanks for your review, and of course for reading~