"Were I to be truthful... I would welcome it. I was born into evil and I will die because of it. But let it not be said that I did not try to use my evil in defense of what is good."
Dude. Why are you considering putting a hiatus on this. This shit is magnificent!
Very nice, in a disturbing way. I've really come to appreciate Dim as a character. I do hope you will continue to write on this from time to time. It may not be as popular as other stories you have, but I truly feel this may be one of the stories truest to the Weedverse theme.
With only 59 views so far on this chapter, it might just be the death knell. We'll see. I might finish it out to the point where he turns the zebra in to the constable, and then hit it with a completed tag.
Which means the next chapter could very well be the last.
For what it's worth, the number's gone up by 1, and that's only because I have a break time right now. Otherwise I wouldn't be reading it for another ~7 hours.
8111149 The number of stories on this site that I truly enjoy, and that will never be finished, is already quite high. I suppose that I can make room for one more, if you insist. On the other hand, I urge you to consider continuing this story, even if you never publish another word. Everyone needs some place to write down what is in their head and heart, even if it is something that no-one else wants to hear.
This story is slowly getting more interesting its certainly much more dark than a lot of your stories. Sounds like Dim understands darkness without making deals with dark powers to gain power or do so.
I can understand your reasoning for stopping or at least putting this story on hiatus but I also agree with A.P.O.N.I.
Awww, I'm totally digging the darkness in this story. But if you feel it must end, so be it.
That said, I really really enjoyed this chapter. Digging through our protagonist's history to violently impart a lesson on playing with the dark arts is brilliant.
Not true zombies, but juju zombies, bodies animated through will and perverse magic. It barely counted as necromancy. It was a futile, puerile effort to be dark and edgy.
So they were red and black then, snicker!
So, the zebra wanted an edge-ucation?
Slightly different spelling for it here in Oz, edgu-muc-cation, cleaning out the muck!
He's so toasted I can only accept his perceptions as reality and yet he's so toasted I know those perceptions are unreliable. But then, what's real and what's hallucination? Is there a significant difference?
This story... it is horrible... disgusting.... atrocious.... I need more of it!
There are plenty of squeaky-clean heroes, and a good number of slightly flawed ones, but Dim is simply perfect. He exists close to the edge, and one misstep might be enough for him to fall - and he knows it.
I'd try to keep one more reader on each chapter as it comes but I'm back to that point where I just can't keep up with the volume of work that is your daily output, Kudzu. Though I get the whole reasoning behind possibly canceling it, I'm gonna stay here hoping it sticks around.
8111555 Wait..... you think this guy is a "hero"? HA! He is nothing of the sort. He is a monster among monsters. There is nothing else to do here but watch....
Wow..,I was wondering what he would do once home and the families where left behind but this...
This is amazing. That zebra will never consort with the darkness again, if he doesn't kill himself, and could possibly be reformed. Becoming a force for good however indirectly was not something I saw coming.
Seems to me Dim fully realises that he is evil. He acknowledges this, while using his dark gifts to go out and destroy other, probably lesser evil.
They say it is lonely at the top. The bottom can be just as lonely, and Dim is probably racing towards both at equal speed. (Dear sweet Cadence that sounds dark )
This reminds me of Ravenloft. I get the feeling that whatever ending this story is heading towards, it will be tainted by evil and sadness. Frankly I think there aren't enough books and movies that make use of the evil / disturbing ending.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! THIS! THIS IS AN ANTI-HERO! Oh i love it!
Kudz, when i heard you was cancelling this i worried a bit, but now, no! This is wonderful! This is a Dark story i could appreciate! This is... beautiful. Please, keep this thing alive.
So... is Dim an anti-hero? He is by no means good, but uses his bad to do good. I like it.
The wheelchair is his madness...
The wheelchair...
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I can't drive the wheelchair. It has no motor.
How lovely.
"Sooner or later they will come for me.
"Were I to be truthful... I would welcome it. I was born into evil and I will die because of it. But let it not be said that I did not try to use my evil in defense of what is good."
Dude. Why are you considering putting a hiatus on this. This shit is magnificent!
I'm so happy to see another chapter! Wonderful, as always. I'm really liking the much darker and more adult setting in this story, I hope we get more!
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I said why, and made it clear.
Of course, it's even more disheartening when people don't actually read said reasons.
Things like this remind me of "The Rise and Fall of the Dark Lord Sassafras" in a very good way.
8111035 well get someone to insall a motor.
and paint flames down the side.
Very nice, in a disturbing way. I've really come to appreciate Dim as a character. I do hope you will continue to write on this from time to time. It may not be as popular as other stories you have, but I truly feel this may be one of the stories truest to the Weedverse theme.
I started reading this in Bane's voice.
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Oh, I read it. It was clear, concise, and well-thought out.
And then you put this chapter down and I ask again, because it's brilliant.
This chapter was brilliant and almost surreal. Well done!
I as well am glad to see this back .
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With only 59 views so far on this chapter, it might just be the death knell. We'll see. I might finish it out to the point where he turns the zebra in to the constable, and then hit it with a completed tag.
Which means the next chapter could very well be the last.
For what it's worth, the number's gone up by 1, and that's only because I have a break time right now. Otherwise I wouldn't be reading it for another ~7 hours.
So, chaotic neutral? Definitely not good, but not evil either. So I'm guessing either chaotic neutral or chaotic good.
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The number of stories on this site that I truly enjoy, and that will never be finished, is already quite high. I suppose that I can make room for one more, if you insist.
On the other hand, I urge you to consider continuing this story, even if you never publish another word. Everyone needs some place to write down what is in their head and heart, even if it is something that no-one else wants to hear.
This story is slowly getting more interesting its certainly much more dark than a lot of your stories. Sounds like Dim understands darkness without making deals with dark powers to gain power or do so.
I can understand your reasoning for stopping or at least putting this story on hiatus but I also agree with A.P.O.N.I.
Awww, I'm totally digging the darkness in this story. But if you feel it must end, so be it.
That said, I really really enjoyed this chapter. Digging through our protagonist's history to violently impart a lesson on playing with the dark arts is brilliant.
8111186 yes but also send me a link.
I promise not to comment or share.
8111149 I would admit, it'd be a shame to see it fade, but you noted it was an experiment from the start. Personally, thank you for the journey.
I am still enjoying this story
Even cow tipping is used in rivalry!
So they were red and black then, snicker!
Slightly different spelling for it here in Oz, edgu-muc-cation, cleaning out the muck!
He's so toasted I can only accept his perceptions as reality and yet he's so toasted I know those perceptions are unreliable. But then, what's real and what's hallucination? Is there a significant difference?
Dim is a pony after my own heart.
Edge-ucation though, that's clever!
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*cries* nooooooooo
This story... it is horrible... disgusting.... atrocious.... I need more of it!
There are plenty of squeaky-clean heroes, and a good number of slightly flawed ones, but Dim is simply perfect. He exists close to the edge, and one misstep might be enough for him to fall - and he knows it.
Sexual Necromancy? Does all necromancy work that way or is it just the method some use?
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Why would I be compelled to answer this?
What evidence is seen in the scene? Can you deconstruct it? The zebra lacks a horn, but practices a common form of zebra magic.
The puzzle pieces have been left behind for the reader to sort out.
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Man, and I relly enjoyed the dark perverseness of the story. But sa la vie
I'd try to keep one more reader on each chapter as it comes but I'm back to that point where I just can't keep up with the volume of work that is your daily output, Kudzu. Though I get the whole reasoning behind possibly canceling it, I'm gonna stay here hoping it sticks around.
8111555 Wait..... you think this guy is a "hero"? HA! He is nothing of the sort. He is a monster among monsters. There is nothing else to do here but watch....
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Yes. Mister Self Destruct is hard at work.
There is truth in your words.
LSD is one hell of a drug.
...Alucard?
Quite interested in how far this plays out. Love me a well thought out, dark-grey morality protagonist.
This chapter
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8110997 he is a bad pony, he is good being a bad pony
8111149 Nine Nine Nine Nine !!!
8111555 people love dark a hero, see dexter.....
Madness is, but a small walk away for me.
8111085 motor? Cupcake. Put a rocket on it.
I kind of want to know what's going on with the rest of the Dark family.
Thanks for writing this darker, fucked-up shit. It's fantastic so far!
Think this the is redundant.
8111072 Hmm I think I missed where you say that it may go in Hiatus and why...
8114713 Yeah that was the first result on the google search ^^
Suffice to say, you have my attention. Continue.
I really liked this chapter. The way you depicted the light and dark and the instincts gave a visceral depiction and was fun to read.
Also
Brilliant.
Wow..,I was wondering what he would do once home and the families where left behind but this...
This is amazing. That zebra will never consort with the darkness again, if he doesn't kill himself, and could possibly be reformed. Becoming a force for good however indirectly was not something I saw coming.
Very intense read!
Mmmm this was different but still quite enjoyable. Thanks Kudzu.
Seems to me Dim fully realises that he is evil. He acknowledges this, while using his dark gifts to go out and destroy other, probably lesser evil.
They say it is lonely at the top. The bottom can be just as lonely, and Dim is probably racing towards both at equal speed. (Dear sweet Cadence that sounds dark )
This reminds me of Ravenloft. I get the feeling that whatever ending this story is heading towards, it will be tainted by evil and sadness. Frankly I think there aren't enough books and movies that make use of the evil / disturbing ending.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! THIS! THIS IS AN ANTI-HERO! Oh i love it!
Kudz, when i heard you was cancelling this i worried a bit, but now, no! This is wonderful! This is a Dark story i could appreciate! This is... beautiful. Please, keep this thing alive.
One might say he was moulded by it.
Those people might be silly people.