A while ago I received permisson from realRS to write a story in the "Erica's House" universe. This is that story.
Uh oh, I hope this doesn't mean no more sexy times between Izzy and Sabrina!
Maybe? I don't know. It's no like I write this story or anything. Thanks for taking the time out your day to write down some words.
I'm enjoying this story so much, I don't want it to end so soon!
It won't be that soon. I do have a bit of a buffer over you readers. Two chapters for me to finish but a bit more for you to read friend. Thanks!
This was a really fun chapter, even if it wasn't quite as introspective as the previous one.
I'm still sad that the story is about to end though. Assuming the protagonists next will end up finding a compromise and making up, it would be nice to follow their lives and the evolution of their relationship for a longer time.
Yes it would be very nice to do all those things I agree. :)
First thing first, I wanted to thank you for writing this story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it ended up being one of my favourites on this site, regardless of any comment that will follow, with its characters feeling real and alive and it hitting all the sweet spots that I like in a shrinking story. That said, I really don't know I to feel about the ending...
Up to the second to last chapter, the characters seemed to follow clear arcs leading to mutual understanding and compromise. How else to interpret Sabrina trying to undrstand Izzy's feelings and considering giving her more freedom, or the incident itself occurring to Izzy the moment she left her sister's care? The protagonists succumbing to their flaws rather than overcoming them, aided by extraordinary circumstances, felt kind of abrupt, and it's especially hard to justify Izzy, whose actions seem dictated by a selfishness and pride that clash with her dad's desire for her to take care of her sister, and Sabrina's attempts to make her happy, despite her clear immaturity. Yes, Izzy wasn't a good big sister, but it's never too late! Sabrina was already kind of starting to look up to her in chapter 10, when she after more like a responsable adult.
I guess in the end it all depends in whether there will be a continuation or not, but even then, it's hard to imagine things ever being the sale for the sisters after Izzy's decision...
Anyway, sorry for the rant (and for the bad english), I guess I got too invested in the story! Thank you again for writing it, I hope to read from you again soon!
"it's especially hard to justify Izzy, whose actions seem dictated by a selfishness and pride that clash with her dad's desire for her to take care of her sister, and Sabrina's attempts to make her happy,"-nessi
I think you understand the ending perfectly. As I said to MadHatter I think the ending shows Izzy's big character flaw. I blame myself for not successfully communicating that. Next time. *looks at horizon* Also I'm bad at English and it is my first language......and my ONLY language. I should really get a Rosetta stone or something....Ummm opps sorry.
Anyway thanks for the comments and insight. And I'll tell you no I'm not done with these characters. When that will happen I don't know. Sometime this year hopefully right? Glad you enjoyed the story even if the ending seems a little forced or rushed or unsatisfying. Thank you!
Thank you for the answer. Well, if the story isn't actually over, my reservations about the characters arcs feeling cut short obviously don't apply anymore, nor does the ending feel unsatisfying!
I look forward to reading the continuation!
Marcus Tilden, a single father since his daughter's birth, gets laid off from his job one day after shrinking to less than a foot tall. Depressed about his sudden height loss and doubly miserable after becoming unemployed, he feels hopeless about finding a new career and being able to continue providing for him and his daughter. But after the two of them start spending more time together, he starts to develop a kind of job in itself just by serving his daughter and doing his best to keep her happy.
This is my favourite story, I'm always happy when it's updated.
thanks! glad i can start updating it again