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just mud by Ron's avatar

Jim, sometimes my wife ropes me in to those crimes shows. I've got that bad feeling again; thanks alot!

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Haha, well hopefully I can hook you, and keep you on the line with this one! Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Ron. Appreciate it. - Jim

just mud by Ron's avatar

Let me sneak on over to episode 3 and see what mayhem is happening! Thanks for your writing, Jim!

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

This story goes pretty dark and nasty at times...just a heads up.

Jennifer James's avatar

Excellent start. Terrifying from the beginning.

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Thanks Jennifer, much appreciated. - Jim

Keith Long's avatar

Hoo boy, this one is gonna be wild, I can tell

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Ha! Hey Keith, thanks for reading and the comment. Yes sir, that's my goal. - Jim

Posy Churchgate's avatar

I’m hooked Jim! great opening

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Hi Posy, thanks so much for reading and I'm glad you're liking it. I'll try to not to let you slip off the hook! Appreciate the comment. - Jim

Hanna Delaney's avatar

You set the tone immediately. Very enjoyable first instalment, Jim.

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Hanna! Always good to hear from you and even better to have you read one of my stories. I appreciate your comment and I'm so glad you liked it. Tate Diller is what nightmares are made of. Not sure how long this series will go, I have a plan but plans change right? When it ends will be when it ends. Once again, thanks so much for reading. Hope you are well. - Jim

Olivia Barry's avatar

As always, a terrific beginning. 🤗

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Thanks so much Olivia. I really appreciate you reading and commenting. - Jim

Alison Bull's avatar

Great opening, Jim!

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Thank you darlin'...(trying to stick with the Texas feel.) I'm going to try for shorter Parts, in terms of word count, and quicken the rollout to keep people reading. Have no clue how long this one will be and I kinda like it that way. Appreciate you. - Jim

K.C. Knouse's avatar

Great opening, Jim. We have a monster and an arrogant investigator. Plenty of opportunity for surprises.

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Thanks so much K.C. ... and maybe Olivia Newcastle will grow on you. Appreciate you reading and commenting, as always. - Jim

Sharron Bassano's avatar

Whoa! Just jump right in there and smack us, Jim. I feel like a mouse who's been shaken in the jaws of a cat. I like Newcastle already and am looking forward to being terrified out of my wits here.... ha ha ha

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Just getting started Sharron, hang on. Thanks for reading. - Jim

Jim Cummings's avatar

The stage is set. I see some bad stuff about to go down here, Jimbo. I'll be waiting.

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

You know what's funny, you're right it's going to be awful....I just don't know how bad yet. As usual, I got a rough outline but the in-between parts, the juice, is gonna happen out of my control. I have taken my hands off the wheel. Buckle up guv'ner. Thanks for reading. - Jim

Sharron Bassano's avatar

I don't know about buckling up, but I am definitely going to tip toe slowly up to this story and give myself plenty of time to turn around and run.

Liz Zimmers's avatar

Oh man, this is totally my jam! Terrifying already and the doctor and the investigator are sharply drawn characters.

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Like I told Jim, buckle up, Liz. This ain't gonna be pretty. As always, so appreciate you reading and commenting. - Jim

Liz Zimmers's avatar

Can’t wait to take this ride!

M.E. Proctor's avatar

and in East Texas, to boot ... this is going to get interesting. It already is.

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Haha, yes ma'am. This will not be for the faint of heart. Thanks for reading M.E. - Jim