Daron appears to be a normal man turned hero by circunstances against all odds. It’s classic and I like it. Liz and Vicky are also normal girls dropped in a larger than life adventure and seem to be good at heart... but I guess we are talking about them in a “normal” life daily basis, which doesn't involve every step you take causing earthquakes.

The giantesses will have to be feed, they will have to shower and will have other needs and desires, after all we are talking about two modern girls transported to a medieval setting. Metting their standards as well as the standards of the king and it’s ludicrous and scared subjects, that all will be Daron’s responsibility – his challenge as the hero.

Allright. But what about the heroines? That will depend on how well they manage, not only do adapt, but to understand their position and the position they put Daron in relation to his life before them.

We already had glimpses of how much the two girls are unaware of the destruction and fear they cause, even with their voices alone. While not evil now, both are clearly self-centered and we still have to see more about how each react to the new situation to have a more clear Picture. What I can say for now is that they spell danger and gigantic shenanigans for Daron.

I think especially Liz will need Daron’s help to do and learn things, both because of her privilleged upbring and because Vicky seems to be too independent... This could mean Daron will have an easier time dealing with Vicky while Liz might feel envy and alienation.

All in all, the writing so far feels natural, the main characters are stablished... and two of them are barefeet giantesses taller than trees. What more could I ask for except for more chapters?

Thank you both, ReclaimerChief17 and Kickyou, for sharing your writing. I will eagerly await the next chapters. Also, sorry for any misspelling. Although I am fluent in english, it is not my primary language.

I love stories revolving around Family dynamics. We saw some of Skye inner thoughts in ch. 5 and I hope we can see more development on that. And, after ch. 6, I can’t wait to see how Mikayla will react and Interact with Mason outside.

Although I very much want to speculate on where Mason’s wishes and loongings will lead and how his sisters and mother will react if they ever become aware of it, you said you already have until chapter 11 ready. So I will wait.

Good story, even better characters. Added you and Mason to my favorites.  Two questions though: is the story already complete? Do you have a post schedule?

Also, sorry for any misspelling. Although I am fluent in english, it is not my primary language.

I like how you inverted the initial size relation and is using it to show how John’s assumptions about Airy and fairies were wrong and biased. I also like how Airy, in a clumsy and dumb way, show real care for John. The duo dynamic is both comic and endearing sometimes, makes you really hope John come to see Airy in a more positive light.

And who knows? John said he doesn’t like man, but is full of biases. What if he ends up liking his experience with Airy and Tug? It also feels like you are building up some mysteries about who commands the fairies and how they live.

Thank you for sharing your story, I am invested and hope to see more of Airy and John soon. 10 out of 10 so far.

On a final note, sorry for any misspelling. Although I am fluent in english, it is not my primary language.

I know how writing can be tricky and it is hard work. So, first I would like to say thanks for taking some time to share yours with us.

Wonderful start. You are not rushing introductions and managed to make me curious – about Lio and Rachel’s past, their current relationship, what they think and desire for life and each other, and how this Ava fits in their story.

And obviously I am like Lio: curious about how Rachel will look like when he is smaller than a ant on the floor... kkkkkkkkkkkk

I have a feeling this will be a good story.

When I am wrong I am wrong. And I can take joy in Lio, Ava and Rachel shenanigans regardless of any big conflict on the background.

Sorry if my last comment bothered you. You are not the first one to tell me I see conflict where there is none.

I am really enjoying your writtng and am gratefull you are sharing with us. And soon, Rachel's feets will be Lio's mountains XD

I wanted to explore the idea of ‘hero’ a little further, but just coldn't manage to include everything on my last comment. However, less than 24 hours after, I stumble upon a piece of news that says the world is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness.

That's it! That's what it means for Max to become a hero: to be there for Lucy even if she chooses wrong and not leave her feeling lonely! Maturing in Max’s case is to abandon this pride and fear he has, to become someone able to still see a monster as his sister - as someone worth enduring, persisting and taking the fall for.

Since what is done can’t be undone, and even if unaware it’s true the damage would be far less if Lucy didn’t derived any pleasure from her power over Antopia, that's what means to be the hero of this story: to be the big brother of the "little monster", to not abandon her despite all that she has done or could do to him in the future. Family in a true meaningful sense.

Man, it took me some time to realize what I really wanted to say about Max and his future as the protagonist. And I might be spouting bullshit, but I am rooting for him since ch. 1.

That's the real good stuff: keeps you thinking long after you finish reading. Only time will tell if I am right.

Once again, thank you for all the thought and effort you are putting into
the story!

Ok. fourth time i'm changing the text, this time to simplify and add/work more on some ideas. This always happens when I get invested on a story.

After months waiting, checking the site and the review section for news… totally worth it! The fable of Max, Lucy, Penelope and Antopia lives!

The only thing truly universal is a love story. Yeah, so can I start to ship Penelope and Max? Pemax! Or will it be Mia and Max? Should I call them Mix? I am joking with the names here, but Penelope infatuation might really hold more meaning, since her father, the late king - obviously her model for strength and kindness - was killed by a giant (a.k.a: a human).

And remember my last comment where I talked about feelings and desires at play and what their relationship would be if Max was his normal size and how I
wanted him to be ant-sized forever?Well, if I had to bet, Penelope would want the exact opposite – to see Max at his full height and power, the same power that took her father and she now at the mercy of her “former” friend… - I can see her having these kinds of desires and fantasies later on.

Yes, I am saying the princess has macro fantasies!

So… is Penelope a pervert like Karen said? No, Karen is the pervert. Penelope desires would or should have deeper roots, not simply being a wish to use Max as a tool for pleasure or to experience what her father felt. More like a confusion between grieve, a desire for pain, honest love and care.

Again, we are dealing with perspectives and I might be dead wrong too. For Karen, Penelope is what she herself is, and I am sure most would look at her
desiring Max that way – is Max just her “bitch” like the Mayor said? Or deep down Penelope’s fantasies are about it being the other way around? Maybe even the princess herself isn’t aware of this (ah the irony of ant royalty wanting to be dominated by a giant).

But… there is also the most important relationship: Max and Lucy. Max astonishment with the ant society and shame of what he and his family represent to them is understandable and relatable. But it’s all the more reason he can’t and won’t let Antopia shrink down Lucy. The “little monster” the ants want dead is just his little sister “playing” in their garden.

But why is everyone making Lucy the devil here? I, for one, am not 100% sure about Antopia time-line. For what we can tell, Antopia is fairly new and those ants might not be originally from Earth, explaining why no human found out about them yet. So, what are Lucy and Dyvia to them?

Religion never falls far from politics and, if I had to bet, Max will end up having to play the hole of the late king, and talk some humanity into his “little monster sister. She is still Lucy. But not to Penelope ans Sting. Would this sheltered princess agree to let Max go on a suicide mission and talk to Lucy after witnessing her people being slaughtered first hand? As she said, her objective is to make Max a ant… and that is what he looks to Lucy right now.

Or maybe he doesn’t even have to make her aware – someone else can make contact to tell about Max been a prisoner, aiming to enrage Lucy and use her against Dakota and Penelope. The end result will be the same, since that’s when Max will have to act fast - to stop the scientists from shrinking his sister too (if others don't first) and protect his captors (I love tragedy and irony).

Obviously his position is the most precarious. Right now is Max human or ant? And what are the ants – to him and the world at large? Actually, what are Lucy and Divya for the ants? Gods? Gaia incarnated? Lucy might like playing the role of an all powerful entity, especially if her brother is in the game (the girl is eleven after all), and some might be willing to let her if that means the fall of the queendom.

But it's not really just a game. Not for Max and Penelope and not for Antopia. My God, there is a lot to take in. 

Alright, enough theory (for now). How are you? Did you finish your exams? It’s incredible how you managed to make such big and detailed chapter. To express my gratitude for continuing writing, I would like to share that no family or friends know about my macro fantasies too and that’s alright. It’s something very personal I will talk if I want to, when and with who I want to.

See you next chapter. I hope my comment is usefull. As you can guess, I cant’t wait for Lucy and Max reunion! What will she think of his new girlfriend? Kkkkkkkkkkkk.

 I can’t describe my happiness when the first thing I saw today was an update on this story. I was worried you had given up and now… now I am anxious for the next chapter!

You have a very strong writing, describing the characters life, their moods, actions and their surroundings, all that enhances the experience and antecipation for what is to come – and I very much share Lucy’s disdain for fractions and math in general.

It’s also worth noting you don’t dismiss the parents figure in the story dynamics. With their parents absent, Max has to take responsibility and be the authority figure for his little sister, but he is also her brother and a teen.

Remember my last comment on Max behaviour? On how it striked how he didn’t act with glee when seeing Lucy get scollded and hurt ? He is someone who has had to grown too fast for Lucy’s sake too. I might be reading too much into it, but I think that’s why we see Max dismissing Lucy as someone who doesn't “know when to grow up”, while she herself tries to imitate his mannerisms.

Lucy is clearly going through puberty and, unconsciously, looks up to Max. Lets hope she also looks down. For his sake.

Thanks for writing and sharing with us.

Another amazing chapter filled with detail and character developement. From what I can tell it seems the ants have learned by observing humans and surpassed them already? Probably courtesy of Dr. Thorax genius. Will he be able to produce a growth formula? My gut says no: one because he will find out it’s easier to shrink but hard to reverse without killing the subject, two because Antopia has no need for such a disruptive technology anyway. Plus I want Max to stay ant-sized forever LOL

With development, comes change. The fact that govenment officials are suggesting to use Max as leverage points to opposing views inside Antopia. Some are like Sting and see Lucy as nothing but a danger. Others see in her a opportunity to overthrow the current structure of power. Hell, if we are talking about mimicking humans, at this point some ants might have built some crazy cult around her.

After this trials Max understands he can never let Sting capture Lucy, but call me crazy, I can see the ant general warming up to Max, coming to dote on him like a grandson. The great dillema if this happens is obvious, but again, the story is playing with perspectives – we have opposing view inside Antopia as well as in each character. Who is right? I don’t think that is the main issue when feelings and desires are at play and there is no need for a clear answer also. Divya and Lucy are friends and right in the middle of the struggle we have Max and Penelope.

I can totally understand Max frustration with Penelope, she seems to treat him less like a brother and more like a pet project to make her mother proud. The irony is that, if Max was at his normal size, what would this kind and naive princess be to him? Those two have a lot to learn with each other.

The queen… well, I agree with Max, Dakota is a badass and I really liked her, but. as any ruler, she is prone to manipulation and the fact that Dr. Thorax shrunk the wrong person (was it really by accident?) puts her in a thogh spot. She can’t just send Max back, she can’t punish him for what others did and (here is another irony), he more time she keeps Max, the more reasons she will give for Lucy to hate Antopia even more.

There is another issue. It’s a guess and I am repeating myself, but that’s the whole point of my theory: unless it’s possible to mass produce darts to shrink the entire human race, Max value as a hostage is unfathomable – the key to keep the entire family of giants roaming her land at bay  instead of just punishing one.

Talking about the Firewalls… It’s sad nobody noticed Max is missing yet, but is just a question of time now and it will be another shake to weight on Lucy’s shoulders ot top of what happened to Divya. I think some high-rank ants understand that and what it means – a chance to communicate.

I love the way you are keeping us updated on what is happening on both sides – Antopia and the Firewall residence – and I just can’t wait for the next chapters. Thank you THANK YOU for all the effort!

PS.: third time I am changing my comment. This chapter really gave me a lot to think :D

Alice just proved to us that tiny Remy is her fetish even in alternative realities. Even when the guy is at someone else's feet, she can't keep hers away from him.

Thanks again for keep writing and sharing!