Between the Light and the Darknes ~~~Chapter 34 - The End~~~

[Astral Faery]

Sweet music to my ears, peoples!  Keep it coming, keep it coming!  Loving the comments and very happy I've got you wanting more.

Mattitje - so glad you came out of lurkdom to give a comment - I'm glad you've been enjoying the story so far.

YHsims - you'll find out the answer to that in the next chapter, which I'm already shooting.  I'm not sure when it will be posted, but hopefully not too long.

Thank you both for your kind words - I appreciate them!!

[Chaavik]

Indeed. Excellent update to this story. I've followed it for quite awhile, and yes, how come Shirra is alive? Inquiring minds want to know!

[steelguy]

Right.
If you're going to keep up with these cliffhangers, I'm bringing my climbing gear. :-P

*hovers on edge of seat expectantly*

[Stelio Kontos]

*enters topic wearing lederhosen and carrying an obnoxiously big backpack filled with camping and rock climbing gear*
Way ahead of you, steelguy.
*sets up basecamp near the closest cliffhanger*
How did Shirra live? Wait....I call it....oh, never mind.

[Cluedo]

My gosh, the costuming in this story really couldn't be more perfect. You clearly captured the effect needed for a fantasy story. It must have too a lot of custom content though. But the character design is really gorgeous and you are capturing the story in the right pictures.

Good work!

[Astral Faery]

Wow!  How wonderful to come on and see four whole new comments.  WOOT!  Welcome new readers!  I appreciate your comments.

Chaavik - You know, I think I told YHSims that the answer to that question would be coming in the next chapter, but after thinking about it, it will take a litte longer to reveal the truth.  More suspense!

Steelguy - alright, I'll see what I can do to create a rockier cliff for you to ascend.  I'll start thinking about that for the next chapter.

SecretAgentZero - Start setting up camp, baby, 'cuz we're nowhere close to being done.  There's a lot more coming your way.

Cluedo - Thank you for your compliments!  Oh yes, much custom content.  But I'm a download ho, anyway, so it's all good.  I'm glad you feel I'm capturing the essence of a fantasy story.  It's quite a challenge - especially for a first sim story.

Thank you all muchly - you have no idea how much feedback inspires me to continue.  Stay tuned - there's a big ol' flashback in the next chapter that will answer some of the questions - but will probably ask more!  Why?  Mmmm, 'cuz I'm evil.

[Lola136]

thats a bit of a shock for Tim *sets up tent* im not leaving till its over

[Stelio Kontos]

I'm almost done setting up base camp.

*pitches a 5-story tall tent, which is equipped with Internet access, an espresso machine, a projector, 240" movie screen, a PlayStation 3, Rock Band, 709 cupholders, among other modern convienences...except for an indoor bathroom*

Party central at my place! Airbags and stunt doubles are provided for when Astral Faery decides to throw another cliffhanger at us, throwing off our balance, causing us to tumble painfully to the ground, which is especially equipped with broken glass, pointy objects, and pudding.

[Astral Faery]

Hey, Lola - thanks for stopping by.

SecretAgentZero - forget the story!  I wanna go sit in the tent with you guys...and the espresso machine!!

[JennyLynn]

just found your story and i love it!

But what a cliffhanger!
I can't wait to read more

[Sam the T-man]

*brings sleeping bag*

Lemme in! ... I bring cookies!

Apologies for not commenting in a while - case of where do I start? Ooh, I know... she either thinks she killed her and she survived, or she didn't try to kill her at all, and is too afraid/ashamed to say what's really happened. Like, maybe it's the other way round, and the poor girl's quaking in her boots? I wouldn't be surprised if she's been plaguing both of them with nightmares.

All speculative of course... Great storytelling, love the character development Ah yes, all you guys complaining of cliffhangers, dontcha know they're a writer's favourite weapon...? :muahaha:

[steelguy]

*Digs fingers in deeper*
Complaining? Who's complaining? We like cliffhangers we do, yes indeedy.
*footing begins to crumble*
Um. Just, you know. The anticipation gets to us. Cos we loves the story so much. Yup.
*Another piece spins away into the depths.*
No pressure, though...

[Astral Faery]

Aw, you guys are too kind!  I'm practically glowing from all the fabulous comments I've gotten on this chapter.  My goal is to have the next chapter up by the end of the week.

Quak Quak - Welcome!  I'm glad you're enjoying and hope you continue to do so.

Sadie - speculate away, my dear, I love to hear what others think about what's going on/going to happen.  Thanks for reading!  Oh - and what kind of cookies? (not that it matters, lol, I'll probably eat them, anyway)

steelguy - LOL - Maybe I'll throw you a rope and pull you up over the edge.  Then again...maybe not.  However, the next chapter won't end with such a bomb.  Or...will it?  Hmm.  I'm gonna have to think that over a little bit.

[Sam the T-man]

LOL What kind of cookies? Hmm *rummages in jar* Ooh, triple choc... eeps, one at a time guys! *readies big stick*

[Astral Faery]

:drool: Oh yeah - Now you're speakin' my language!  I'll eat triple chocolate anything, just about.