Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 06/10/09 10:04 PM · On: Chapter 5
So it was Death he was playing cards with. Holy moley..... I really thought when Sam cried out that Dean had lost - that he'd gambled and swapped places with Sam. Bobby's desperate race to save the boys came through so clearly - could feel the tension as he alternated between the road and the petrol gauge. And then that last lunge into the cabin when he heard Sam cry out his brother's name. Really great story. Think I need a cup of tea to unwind after that - I'm all tensed up..... Jules
Author's Response: Wow, what a way to wake up... I'm really glad you liked this story - I was never quite sure if it worked (can ya say cryptic?!) but you picked up everything I wanted to do! Thanks hugely for the reviews, enjoy the tea, and I hope your thumbs've thawed out... Cal
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 06/10/09 09:58 PM · On: Chapter 4
Tension's really drawn out now - if I had curtains in the office I think I'd be fisting my hands in them too. Love the mental imagery you've painted with Dean leaning against the glass, separated from the rain and not seeing it. And Sam's voice in his head, urging him not to stop. So poignant. Jules
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 06/10/09 09:54 PM · On: Chapter 3
A demon? Or something else - something worse. That statement about there having to be a crossing sounds really ominous. Tell me - am I having another over-40's moment - I feel I've read this before but I can't remember if I ever reviewed. *shrugs*..oh, well - have some more. It's an awesome story. Creepy card players, the storm still raging outside, the stakes high, Sam possibly dying in the background, and the haunting stranger - hell of an atmosphere you've created, hun. Awesome. Jules
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 06/10/09 09:48 PM · On: Chapter 2
Oh my gosh, what is Dean doing? This does not sound good. Especially that last line..."...and aprice would have to be paid." That coupled with the fact that he seems to know who - or what - is coming for him - that's enough to send chills down my spine, despite the warmth of a typical Brisbane spring day. And Sam, bleeding, gasping for air, possibly dying. That's just fuelling Dean's desperation. Great chapter - really, really tense. Jules
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 06/10/09 09:42 PM · On: Chapter 1
Wonderful lunchtime reading - I've been meaning to catch up on your stuff for ages. I love the imagery you've established - the scene was painted extremely vividly in my mind - the rain, the hunters lashed by the storm, Dean's worry and desperation as he carried Sam from what was obviously a hunt gone VERY wrong. His relief at finding the cabin, followed by the overwhelming despair again as he tried and failed to bring Sam around. And I was with Bobby - my heart in my mouth as I heard Dean's "I can't...I won't..." Thumbs definitely up. Actually, up so high the thumbnails will probably come back down with snow on them. Jules
Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 06/10/08 02:04 AM · On: Chapter 5
Yeah, I did. A bit to saucy for me, but at the end very forgiving. I like it. Thanks!
Author's Response: saucy? i think you're using a different meaning to the one i know! but i'm glad you like it. I tried to keep the stakes a bit vague, yeah, if Dean wo, he got Sam back but if he lost...? well, who knows! Thanks for reviewing!
Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 06/10/08 01:56 AM · On: Chapter 4
I do its clever though. I give you credit for that.
Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 06/10/08 01:26 AM · On: Chapter 3
No, but you are playing with fire. I realy don't think the character of Dean is going to lose anyway. So there realy is comptition. Unless, this character has a new rule game in mind.
Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 05/10/08 02:55 AM · On: Chapter 2
This is one story that I am truly crying and enduring the pain of Sams' well being.
Author's Response: oops, didn't mean to make you cry with this one. not at this point anyway, though the last chapter... thanks for reviewing!
Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 04/10/08 10:59 PM · On: Chapter 1
Thumbs up all four of 'em. why does every oune pick on SAM.
Author's Response: hey, i'm normally a pick on Dean gal! thought it was about time to even things up a bit... and thanks for the four thumbs!
Reviewer: mustang (Signed) · Date: 02/09/08 09:30 PM · On: Chapter 5
This was a great story. High Stakes Poker game thats very Dean..lol..Thanks for writing.
Author's Response: thanks for reviewing! and the stakes don't get much higher than that... glad you liked it!
Reviewer: kiara_ratterjmouse (Signed) · Date: 01/08/08 06:50 AM · On: Chapter 5
huh? that was confusing. K
Author's Response: oh no! confusing how?
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 31/07/08 12:05 PM · On: Chapter 5
What a brilliant story. I really enjoyed it, thanks for the read.
Author's Response: glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your continued support - its great to hear from someone throughout the story as well as at the end as it lets me know i'm still on track!
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 30/07/08 02:09 PM · On: Chapter 5
Amazing ending to a wonderful story!! I literally loved every line, outstanding work! What a great idea to connect this to this old folk story, Dean gambling with a witch to stop death taking Sam's soul - brilliant! One moment that especially touched me was when Sam looked in this brother's eyes and saw the love and joy Dean felt that his little brother was alive ("the smile never fading"), a very special one! Oh, and the end scene, very cool and very Dean! THANK YOU for this!!!
Author's Response: Wow, glad to hear you liked it - all of it! Great review - thank you - that end scene was something of a nightmare - i think it went through about three re-writes before i even sent it for beta'ing, then several after it - and each one was very, VERY different, until that last image just came out of nowhere and the whole thing just kinda clicked, so it's great to know it worked! thanks again cal
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 25/07/08 01:35 AM · On: Chapter 4
So basically he played a game of cards with this 'Her', and that if he wins, he would get Sam back, but if he lost, 'Her' would get him? wow. talk about heavy stakes! LOL Just started the story. Loved it. can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Basically - yeah. it's kind of explained in the last chapter, but its a very old folk story - that chapter will go up late tuesday i think! Glad you're liking it - thanks for reviewing!
Reviewer: latlk (Signed) · Date: 22/07/08 09:11 PM · On: Chapter 4
This was a beautifully sad and tense chapter. I was on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to see what happens in the last chapter! Keep up the great work!
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 22/07/08 03:14 PM · On: Chapter 4
Grand, you're magic with words! "Don't stop."..."I won't Sam. I never will, no matter what." Yes, that's the essence, amazing chapter!!
Author's Response: that line was one i had almost from the start of the stroy - so i'm glad you like it! only one chapter left, which is kind of sad... but i hope you like it! thanks for reviewing, they're like chocolate and champagne all rolled into one!
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 22/07/08 06:51 AM · On: Chapter 4
Brilliant update. Lots of tension in this story.
Author's Response: thanks - its a little wierd posting this as i finished the story before i started posting, so it seems like quite a long time since i was writing it! makes me very glad to know it does still work - it was always meant to be a fairly tense fic!
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 18/07/08 04:26 PM · On: Chapter 3
It stuns and scares me that Dean is actually willing to go back to hell (!!) for Sam - "If I lose the stakes doesn't matter", that is complete devotion, absolutely grand how you describe this!! Fantastic work!!!
Author's Response: Well, all is not as it seems, though the devotion is the same no matter what's going on! Great to hear you're enjoying the story, hope you like the ending! Thanks for reviewing cal
Reviewer: Silverot (Signed) · Date: 15/07/08 01:17 PM · On: Chapter 3
Three words. Kill you fast. Better keep me happy! *evil grin*or else!
Author's Response: eek! *hiding behind sofa* be happy, be happy! Not sure I like the sound of that 'or else!' Glad you feel that way though (I think!) - means the stories working... Thanks for reviewing!
Reviewer: mtee (Signed) · Date: 15/07/08 11:36 AM · On: Chapter 3
I think this is great -- but you are not going to send him down again!! are you??
Author's Response: maybe, maybe not - you'll just have to wait and see... thanks for reviewing!
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 15/07/08 07:42 AM · On: Chapter 3
Wow, three brilliant chapters. This story's fantastic, i can't wait for more.
Author's Response: So glad you're liking this - the whole things finished now, so next chapter up on tuesday... thanks for reviewing again - continued support like that really means a lot!
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 08/07/08 03:24 PM · On: Chapter 2
Still holding my breath, awesome update!! Unbelievable intense and frightening scenes, Dean performing this ritual to save Sam despite the horror price he'll have to pay for it, tells everything about his love for his little brother ("I've got you, Sammy"). Again, awesome!!
Author's Response: Still holding your breath? Don't go blue, 'cause it ain't gonna come clear just yet - there's a long road for the boys... thanks for reviewing, they really make me smile!
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 07/07/08 08:21 PM · On: Chapter 2
No, what have you made Dean do? Another riveting chapter I hope you keeping posting because i for one want this story to continue.
Author's Response: next chapter next tuesday, promise! This story is written - just the last chapter off being beta'd, so it'll be one a week... thanks for the review, glad you like it!
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 02/07/08 03:33 PM · On: Chapter 1
Did I like it? This is brilliant, what a start!!! The one thing Dean never could bear is to loose Sam - and with Dean carrying his little brother through this nightmare storm and later talking so desperately to Bobby (wonderful he's part of this story!) you gave us a painful and vivid view of Dean's feelings and despair. God, this is so good, loved it, please please update soon!!
Author's Response: Wow - the response for this story so far is amazing! thank you so much for the review, it really is fantastic to hear what you think!
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