Date: October 04 2013 11:05 PM Title: Through the Camera
Things are looking pretty ominous for Nick. My gut says he's gonna shrink at least one more time for Michelle (maybe go under a foot in height the next time he does). Also wondering if he'll end up dying by the story's end. It's pretty plausible that he would willingly end his life if it meant pleasing Michelle with one last increase of height and mass, given his mental state now. It really boils down to whether Michelle will have it be so or if she'll end things on a less tragic note. I like to think there's some shred of compassion left in her, even though it seems her dominant side appears to be winning out in general.
Also curious as to who Michelle's sponsors are. I'm guessing they probably are none too pleased at her broadcasted declaration in the last chapter. And Michelle herself must have some kind of endgame plan for her to so brazenly declare to everyone what she did. It'll only be a matter of time (days at the most) before someone influential starts asking questions. Curious how Michelle will work out this development when it comes.
As always, well-written and inriguing stuff. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response:
Thanks, I'll try to get the next chapter posted pretty soon
Date: October 03 2013 3:05 AM Title: Through the Camera
How tall is Michelle and Nick now?
Is Michelle's plan is she thinking this formula is going to make her rich? I hope its not one of these formulas that only work for females and not work for males because that is getting so old to hear.
If you are going to make a formula, make one that can work for both female and male.
I find it was arrogance on her part to think that others were all beneath her. What kind of thinking is that? Does she think she is something more than them? Because she is not above them she is still just a stupid human also.
Oh am smarter, taller, better looking than everyone now so that must make me above them. As others could hardly believe that she was still a human being like them.
They are stupid for thinking that like she is something more than human. She is still human and a power hungry drug junkie.
I sill hope to see Michelle get some kind of payback to for what she did to Nick. She did so many bad things to him just for her own self. So she got taller and a little bit more smarter and grew curves she is not better she wont be till she changes Nick back.
I do look forward to the end of this and to see what happens to them.
Author's Response:
Heights: I have Michelle at just over 7' tall now, and Nick at 18 inches. I debated whether to put in more exact measurements throughout the story or leave it more vague and partly up to the readers' imaginations. But if enough people want specific height references I'm fine with going back and put them in here and there.
"I hope its not one of these formulas that only work for females and not work for males because that is getting so old to hear. If you are going to make a formula, make one that can work for both female and male." --> I wouldn't say that it's a matter of whether it's "getting old" or not -- there's a reason why the female-only route is common, and that's because it really is a fundamental decision based on the author's own preferences and what he enjoys. I for one would hate a story where males are able to grow along with females; it just doesn't make sense for the type of story and interactions I'm interested in. Not to reveal where I'm going with Pariah necessarily; just saying in general.
Basically: I respect your right to voice your own opinions, but it won't be able to sway me at all unless it's something I also enjoy (which, in this case, is not the case).
Likewise with Michelle's "god complex". Certainly, you're right, just because she's bigger/prettier/smarter doesn't mean she's ACTUALLY better than everyone, especially not in a moral sense -- but that's the point, actually. Men look up to her and they know it's wrong to hold her above all other women just because she's hotter/taller/more imposing ... but it's because it feels so morally wrong that it also feels exciting and taboo and they can't help but want to worship her, even as wrong as they know that is. And likewise with Michelle, knowing she's able to inspire such impulses in men now, it makes her want to abuse her power in ways she knows are immoral in the conventional sense of the word.
So again, like I said last time, you kinda have to have the right sexual fetish to enjoy this kind of thing, otherwise the story doesn't really make sense. And again, I don't mind these conversations we're having, I find it interesting to see different people's perspectives; just realize, though, that there's no one "right" answer and everyone views things differently.
Glad you're looking forward to the rest though :P
[Report This]Date: October 02 2013 10:17 PM Title: Through the Camera
So the truth is finally out, she shrunk him on purpose.
To bad Nick can't really understand anything now. But Nice chapter and cliffhanger.
Author's Response:
Thanks :).
Oh, but you know that Nick already knows she did all this to him on purpose by now, right? Maybe I'm misreading you, but it was only supposed to be a revelation for the public, not for Nick who already knows. Just want to make sure I made this clear enough in the chapter before this, or if I need to rewrite anything for clarity.