Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:28 PM · On: Shattered Innocence
Simply beautiful! It's impossible to have both innocence and knowledge in their world. Which is more important? No matter which they have, they'll grieve over sacrificing the other.
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:27 PM · On: Not Waving
I think that was probably the worst moment of Dean's life. Whenever I think of the burden and guilt that must eat at him, my heart weeps.
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:26 PM · On: Every End is a New Beginning
I loved it, perhaps more so because it was vague. And the fish comment was random. that made me frown and laugh at the same time. Great piece!
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:24 PM · On: Just One Reason
That's a completely different spin on why John pushed Dean so hard. It makes me re-think everything I know about their relationship. Hmmm...
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:22 PM · On: Fairy Tale Ending
*gasp* So beautiful! It makes me remember the first time I held my daughters. That's magic that only happens once in life (well, for each new life).
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/06/09 04:21 PM · On: Nothing Scarier
Genius! Now that's worse than a whole room full of demons! They'd better watch their backs.
Reviewer: gurken (Signed) · Date: 26/08/08 04:46 AM · On: Fairy Tale Ending
WHAT! hahaha what son? did i miss something OMG i'm s confussed now Oh and yeah i got some words that you can think about if that makes any sense first one: concussion Second one: dean Third one: funny Hahahaha Um.. yeah righty oh then Guken out... Bye (sorry this is so long)
Author's Response: Yikes, I got behind on responding to reviews. I'm so sorry for the unbelievably late reply. The drabble with the son is set in the future. So you haven't missed anything, it's just my imagining 'what if....'
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 28/05/08 07:31 AM · On: Fairy Tale Ending
I REALLY needed that! While Kripke leaves us hanging in Hell, your little drabble gives me hope - not only for the light at the end of the tunnel for this tormented man, but that his wish for a family is within his grasp. I am clinging onto your fairy tale ending with all I have! Thank you for the serenity you granted our boy.
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
There's always hope, and Dean with a family would be a perfect fairy tale ending. It's just a shame that Kripke doesn't do fairy tales in the traditional sense! ;)
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 28/05/08 07:25 AM · On: Nothing Scarier
Yep, scarier than a wendigo and a werewolf in the same night - Ellen on the warpath! And with Winchesters in her sights, "really, really screwed" is pretty accurate. Get outta Dodge boys!!
Author's Response: Hee! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 27/05/08 10:26 AM · On: Fairy Tale Ending
aww was that little baby deans son?? anyway soo cute!! you are doing a totally awesome job!!
Author's Response: Yeah, it was. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 27/05/08 10:22 AM · On: For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do
haha I loved sams ringtone!!!
Author's Response: Hee! Thanks. :) I had fun with that one!
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 08:48 AM · On: Making the Grade
Like how your mind takes off - this response to 'acid test', very creative. Also quite a believable snapshot of what happened before Dean's first hunt... of course John would have run him into the ground and listened hard for any telltales that his boy wasn't ready. Come on Johnny!!!! That's just not how you made the boy?!!!! (Ever get the impression that John succeeded with Dean beyond his worst imaginings?!!!) Have thoroughly enjoyed your collection of exceptionally well crafted drabbles. They are inventive and controlled - true to character and creative in the directions they take the reader in - fantastic job, Thanks for the read!!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed them. I'll be adding to them now and again if you want to keep an eye out. I think John quite possibly didn't realise entirely what he was doing with Dean. I wanted to convey with this drabble, and I'm not sure if I succeeded (I'm thinking not) that John pushes Dean hard not only to make sure he's ready but out of protection. He's not taking his boy with him if he can't protect himself.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 08:42 AM · On: Safe Haven
LOVED THIS - glad there is more lurking out there!!! LOL! The urgency communicated by Sam (the wordsmiths) miserly use of words and your great description of; "It’s like a bucket of ice, a shot of adrenaline and gallon of caffeine all at once".... makes this instantly attention grabbing. The fact that Deacon has the very human response of ticking off all the reasons he shouldn't but still comes off the fence to help makes you warm to him even more. Intriguing stuff. These drabbles are diabolical devices - they keep adding to my reading list!!!! LOL!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. At least drabbles are only 100 words so they're quick reading. ;)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 08:36 AM · On: Probabilities
Awesome first paragraph - clever stuff. Though it's Dean's life on the line, Sam is suffering too. Enjoyed how you painted Sam's under-currant of thoughts, especially when Dean crashes. There is something very matter of fact about them. Maybe it has to do with all the times they have faced similar scenario - but the all too human and desperate plea at the end just goes to prove your first paragraph. Like I said - clever stuff.
Author's Response: Thank you. This was a new style of writing for me so I'm glad it seems to have worked. :)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 08:30 AM · On: Big Night Last Night
Love your brotherly moments - you have this knack of just nailing the sentiment and dialogue!!! Loved the image of Sam throwing up his organs!!!! (UGGGHHH!) Must have been one WILD night, thanks to Dean ... and because of big brother Sam gets to live to tell about it!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks! Getting the brotherly moments right is probably one of the best compliments that a Supernatural writer can get. And yeah, Dean would definitely show Sam a good night on his birthday! :)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 08:00 AM · On: Little Green Men
Exactly!!!! How on earth (or in the heavens!!!;-) ) could they bear their lives if this weren't true. The image of them being so in-sync is very cute - the fact that Sam checked makes it 100 times more so and clearly marks him as the younger sibling. It's the little touches in your brilliant drabbles that make them come to life and stand alone.
Author's Response: Thank you! I have to admit the added limit of 100 words means that every word has to pull its weight so I'm glad you like the little touches.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:55 AM · On: State of Conscience
Like the metaphor, washing away the blood not as easy as clearing the conscience. Sam's medical judgement at a glance that Dean needed watching over was a nice addition. Loved this descriptive; "Exhaustion had seeped to his bones and movement seemed like wading through molasses" Nice that you bring home the fact that the hunt doesn't end when the evil thing is disposed off - the aftermath includes the needed repairs... whether physical or psychological.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm also working on expanding this one into a one shot. It's not posted yet but hopefully will be in the not too distant future.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:49 AM · On: No Car Go
Clever title. Nice snapshot of where Dean was in the aftermath of Sam leaving. Posses a clue as to why there are so many women - for Dean family is first, last and every point in-between, for his family, there are always other complications... lonely place to find yourself to be. Very sad.
Author's Response: Thank you! If you'd like to read more I expanded this one into a one shot that you can find on my profile page (it's also called No Car Go.)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:45 AM · On: He was supposed to say don’t be afraid of the dark
I don't necessarily see this as the Winchester's introduction to the world of hunting, but possibly any hunters introduction. It's beautifully written 'End of Innocence' and I can STILL recall thinking the edge of the bed thing!!!! LOL. Your last line is sadly true for all of us with the most difficult challenges we face in life. You have an amazing view of the world.. I think they call it a writer's eye? Love that your pieces can be taken on more than one level.
Author's Response: Thank you. *blushes* A lot of people have said, like you, that they can really relate to this because they did similar things as a child. As for the writer's eye *blushes again*, thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoy my drabbles so much.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:37 AM · On: Choiceless
You get right into John's thoughts here. It never occurred to me before, but such an experienced hunter must have had more than a few tricks up his sleeves - his knowledge was certainly vast, but love how you have him going with the sure thing here... because it's Dean, and now there is no choice. Liked the way that John walks into the deal with his eyes open, almost a hint at him manipulating the Demon here; "John knew this evil intimately, knew what it wanted, what buttons to push." Nice touch. Great picture of a Father's devotion to something other than his need for revenge.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad I seem to have managed to convey what I was trying to. :)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:31 AM · On: Pride Comes Before A Fall
Your writing captures feelings so strongly, and as with this piece heartbreakingly (am now making up words to describe your great work!). IMTOD was harsh in it's teasing portrayal of John's normally repressed Fatherly instincts - there could not have been a dry eye in the house when he told Dean he was proud of him. Your description of Dean's response to the praise was spot on, of course he wouldn't just accept it, but find 'confusion and concern' soon overpowered his 'warm feeling'. Very true to character.
Author's Response: Hee! 'Heartbreakingly' should so be a word! :) Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:23 AM · On: A Life on a Summer Breeze
Beautiful - wistful and envious. Happy to believe this is either of the boys, the thoughts you project here probably occurred to both of them at some point. How clearly you show the true cost of their lifestyle here. This broke my heart; "Elaborate picnics with enough food to feed an army. " How often did the boys watch from the outside, the world they protected in the shadows. Amazing work the need comes through so strongly.
Author's Response: Thanks. I can't really remember which of the guys I had in mind when writing this, like you said it really can be either. I think I had a review from someone who even suggested John which also fits.
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:16 AM · On: Glutton for Punishment
These drabbles really focus your attention on the point at hand. Yes, what they do, their job, saves lives and the dreadful irony is that apart from a few snatched moments, their jobs denies them a life of their own. Their childhood path was set in stone, no escaping, no choice. To an extent they are set on their paths now too - Sam is a marked man, even though Yellow eyes is gone, but your right, the thought of backing down or going slower in this year doesn't even come into it. Fits perfectly with your title!!! Loved the tone you write this with and especially; "Drain every last second of life from the miserable solitary year."
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 20/03/08 07:06 AM · On: For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do
Cute - I don't think mooching around would have been part of John Winchester's school of training, and as we all know - Dean was the star pupil!! Love how he tries to be useful with the coffee, but the request to research is just really not his thing... very Usual Suspects!!! The brotherly teasing is such an endearing part of their relationship - and Dean is a master... this is right up there with the Nair stunt!!! PS. Thanks for the definition of a drabble... can see that makes for challenging writing, you pulled it off very smoothly here!
Author's Response: Sorry, I got a little behind on responding to reviews. Thanks for the review, I'm glad you liked it! :)
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 11/03/08 06:57 PM · On: Making the Grade
That's sooo John winchester!
Author's Response: Sorry, a little late replying but thanks! :)
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