I'd like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all of you for pushing the total Kudos count for my stories beyond 10 000!
That makes it more than a thousand per year since I posted my first story here in December 2008. My writing was a bit sporadic in the beginning. Actually you could divide my stories into three periods: two stories in December 2008, a number of extremely short stories in 2010 and the present bunch from October 2014 and on.
I'm no less grateful for all the kind comments. Generally supportive, often very generous and occasionally extremely perceptive. I treasure them all.
On a more detailed level you have recently given me the joy and satisfaction to see several of my stories flip to -00 in the end. Most recently the most popular one gained a 3 in the beginning. A level I never expected a story of mine to reach.
On the flip side I've noted that I suck at writing sequels/tie-ins to earlier stories and that my "Dark stories" aren't very popular. Tough luck! I'll keep subjecting you to my "Dark stories" every now and then.
That may be some time in the future though. My recent flurry of stories (whether dark or not) has been triggered by some less than positive events in my life and to large extent worked as a safety valve. I'm happy to announce that I don't expect to publish more stories in the near future.
Once again: Thank You
Bru
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Congrats, Bru! Keep writing.
Your stories, although they are generally rather short, are often very, very good, well worth the reading.
I love your short stories!
Congrats on the lifetime Kudo count!
While I appreciated the time and care that go into crafting multi-chapter stories, your short stories always grab my attention. I wander in, knowing that there will be something unexpected and unique about each story. More important, I know I’ll hit the coup de gras before I have to get back to the humdrum of the real world. The stories I’ve read from you have always been worth the time to read and read again. (To bad there’s no ‘re-kudo’, but that would be too indulgent). You’ll just have to appreciate the extra two or ten read counts.
Hugs,
Leila
What languages do you NOT understand?
Grazie dieci mila "thank you ten thousand" Italian and last month you were talking to me in Russian.
Are you a Russian triple agent working for Mi, CIA, Спецслужбы России?
Which British agency are you working for? Mi5, Mi6, or Mi7?
Just how many alphabet soup agencies are you working for and when were you going to tell me?
Your chauffeur who comes by to pick me up every now and then? Yours or government?
Lady Adelli whom I met at the casino in Crete back in March, was that you? Or John Whitenburg I met at Daytona 500 a couple weeks ago you?
I'm never going to trust anyone ever again and everyone is suspect.
Thanks a lot for nothing..., Sweetheart
Sincerely NOT YOURS
Barb
Oklahoma born and raised cowgirl
FBI, MI5 etc
Don't you trust me?
FBI, MI5 and I keep forgetting what the corresponding organisatons in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Singapore, Lithuania and the Netherlands are called, they all trust me. Apparently GRU as well thought I was reliable since they refrained from contacting me.
I particularly liked my performance as lady Adelli. As for my driver - working only for me. I couldn't have it any other way.
FYI I speak around 10 languages and have studied another 6 (including old Prussian) at various universities without being able to claim that I speak them so brace yourself
Iki
Bru
Old Prussian
That and old Norse pre Icelandic are hard to come by. Well you enjoy yourself and do not do any thing I would not do.Have a good day and enjoy life.
Have a good day and enjoy life.
My English sucks
What's this? - I'm happy to announce that I don't expect to publish more stories in the near future. I've noticed this after I've voted "Love". Это же западло, товарищ Бру!
I will be back!
Don't worry. What this means is that I'm feeling better. I will resume "normal" posting after a short break.