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andrea tackach's avatar

I love this! The imagery is perfect. I can just see Abby and her dad in their truck. I'm wondering why she wants to harness the weather.... I'm wondering where her mom is... Looking forward to the next installment!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Andrea! There are definitely a few questions to be answered! I hope all is well. I’ll be in touch soon. It’s been a crazy month over here!

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Scott Ocamb's avatar

I'm hooked. Looking forward to part 2.

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Justin Deming's avatar

I’m so happy to hear it! Thanks, Scott.

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James Ron's avatar

Oh, boy. She's playing with fire! More of the old man? Good one Justin!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks a bunch for reading, James!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I smell trouble brewing. 😉

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Jim Latham's avatar

Cool premise Justin. Interested to see where it goes.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks, Jim!

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just mud by Ron's avatar

Wow, intriguing!👍

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

A well-written, engaging read! Anxiously awaiting the next installment. Love how you’ve hooked us.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much for the kind words, Amie!

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Sharon's avatar

Absolute magic, literally and figuratively, watching for part 2

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, Sharon! 🙏

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Sherman Alexie's avatar

Ah, great, the start with the lovely day and then that rock, sorta whimsical at first, but then, "She owned the weather." Good one!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much, Sherman! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Really liked this one: you’ve whet my whistle for Part 2

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Justin Deming's avatar

Awesome, that’s great to hear. Thanks so much, Tom! 🙏

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Jason McBride's avatar

I love the buildup in this story! I’m excited for part two!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Jason! That makes me happy to hear!

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Claire Walster's avatar

I like that you never said what her wish was! I'm always on board with a story that deals with the four elements, so I can't wait to see where you take this next week!

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Justin Deming's avatar

I’m happy you are liking the story, Claire! Thanks so much. There are two directions I might take it...still undecided as to which way I want to go!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I usually believe that less is more. But in this case - MORE please! And make it snappy!

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Justin Deming's avatar

On it, Sharron! And thank you! 😄

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

I look forward to part 2! That's a nifty plot device the stone with the four elements working like a remote control. Have a great week, Justin, and I'm going to try and make it this Friday for the 50s.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Brian! I hope you have a great week, too. Hope to see you Friday! 😀

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Yikes, be careful what you wish for! Nice build-up Justin. Can't wait for part 2.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Jim!

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