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Waymon Hudson's avatar

This is satisfyingly good! Power dynamics, weird science, bullies getting their comeuppance… it’s like you wrote this just for me. Great story, Gregory!

Maryellen Brady πŸ’—πŸ“š's avatar

Oh the sensory details are wonderful. Being able to breathe, through your nose. We've all been there!

Did not see that ending though. πŸ™Œβ€οΈπŸ™Œ

Jared Michael's avatar

If the only side effects is a little bit of cannibalism, then sign me up!

Ariadne Pautina's avatar

I enjoyed this, so much. The undercurrent of fun highlighted the horror perfectly πŸ–€

Gregory Blair's avatar

Thank you, Ariadne!

Aaron Martinez's avatar

It’s like a twisted superhero origin story. I’m glad Donnie got his. Great read!

Gregory Blair's avatar

Thank you, Aaron!

Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

SUPER DOPEEE!!! Loved the bits of dark comedy embedded in here. Super compelling! Definitely wanted to see him succeed. Super thrown off by him literally lunging at him lol.

Garen Marie's avatar

Damn, Gregory! This is wild in the best way. A relatable start, a fast-paced middle, and satisfying end. I'm just sorry we didn't get to hear you read this out loud today.

Gregory Blair's avatar

Thank you, Garen! I know…I’m so bummed! I don’t know why it didn’t work. I appreciate you and Erica making the reading a marvelous event, regardless!

Garen Marie's avatar

πŸ–€

Bon C's avatar

So cool and original. Love it

GrousyGirl's avatar

Oh, I was also going to say that I was sad that you didn't get to read live today.

GrousyGirl's avatar

Nice. Love the narrative voice. And bullies getting their due.

W.N: Paper & Progress's avatar

Yay! I’ll root for this monster any day! This is vindication for every allergy sufferer. πŸŽ‰πŸ™Œ

Gregory Blair's avatar

Right? This story is based in truth to a certain degree.

W.N: Paper & Progress's avatar

🫒 ay dios mio!

Gregory Blair's avatar

Lol! Not the ending! πŸ˜‚