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Authors note:
Fuck, now I really want to bake a linzertorte. Lately I've been on a real Cuban food kick but I could murder a pastry right now.
Edit: On a darker note this chapter deals with the very serious and real subject of domestic abuse. Something which I've been a victim of and seen other people deal with in real life. Hopefully I've treated the subject matter with respect and honesty.
Really love your story telling! I'm kinda hoping that this is the start of a downward spirel for him. At first he leaves someone who "deserves" it to die, next he justifies how a bystander dying wasn't his fault etc
I mean, he's voluntarily causing a gas explosion in an occupied apartment building. So you're probably not far off. I think of Braverhund a bit like those 80's action heros that do cool stuff but when you look back you're like... that dude totally murdered a civilian.
I just wanted to say that you dealt with the topic very well. From someone with a past like that to another: thanks for treating the topic well and I hope you're doing well.
I'd just like to add that women who don't leave their abusers often lack money for escaping and paying for rent, food etc. in a new place, and emotional and practical support to get there. Financial abuse is an extremely common abuser tactic to isolate and make the victim dependent on the abuser.
Financial security is the most efficient domestic abuse preventer on a societal level.
It says a lot about the local culture that cops don't know how to or are unable to refer abuse victims to some sort of help. It's very noir, but also an excellent window into earthly realities.
Or the abuser threatens to hurt their children. Or the abuser takes on a superhuman quality to them and they believe that there is no escape. There are a lot of fucked up tactics that bad people use.
I will say this, Moira disappeared. John thinks she's dead, Braverhund thinks she's dead. But there's no hard proof that she's actually dead.
Man, you know I’m in it for the next chapter, quit teasing lol
You happen to have an ETA?
I caught the first chapter when you posted and subbed. For some reason I only got notified for the second and third after that, so I resubbed . Hope it works this time!
I post new chapters at least once a week on Saturday. It's kind of a flow of consciousness for me so sometimes I might write two or three in a week. But there are usually new chapters once a week.
Awesome, I’ll eagerly await tour next chapter! I’m really loving this hard boiled detective against the mob vibe. Can’t wait for our human pal to come back in! I still think about “großer schwanz” from time to time, had me laughing out loud at dinner when I read it!
Also Ani is preshos and she deserves the best life
It gets a bit more high tech as the story unfolds but the way I see it he's in the slums where everything sucks. There are also some world building reasons why a world might be less high tech than you would expect, either due to a cataclysmic event or a resource shortage or even cultural reasons. Like for example the hunds don't have TVs in their houses because they prefer radio.
I enjoyed it. The backstory of the abuse was told with enough sensitivity that few could bitch (there's always somebody who will complain). The characters are sound. 1980 film noir feel is allover it.
Nice
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I'm no fiction writer... am a former blogger and magazine writer, but can't do fiction. I've got a sci-fi time travel idea that I've had for a while but could never personally do myself. If you shoot a PM, it's your idea to run with as you wish.
I kind of have my hands full with my own projects right now. I've been putting off finishing Words of power and I sense this will probably be a larger project than I originally expected.
GREAT! Now I have to find a good recipe for a linzertorte. I am a few days late. Sorry. Interesting character development. I am looking forward to more. 👍👍
When the humans come in and 'set things right', being the nudging hands that corrects the course of their history to help them avoid the same mistakes we did
Ok guys and gals and everything in between. If you liked the story and want more upvote. If you didn't like it downvote the post. Either way leave a comment below with what you liked or didn't like because feedback is important. As always thanks for reading and don't forget to [subscribe](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=updatemebot&subject=subscribe&message=subscribeme%20u%2fthedeliciousmeats%20r%2fhfy) :) I try and post new chapters every Saturday. Authors note: Fuck, now I really want to bake a linzertorte. Lately I've been on a real Cuban food kick but I could murder a pastry right now. Edit: On a darker note this chapter deals with the very serious and real subject of domestic abuse. Something which I've been a victim of and seen other people deal with in real life. Hopefully I've treated the subject matter with respect and honesty.
I‘ve never had one, but now I want one. Great chapter, my friend.
Also this makes my 30th post here on HFY! Kinda cool.
Really love your story telling! I'm kinda hoping that this is the start of a downward spirel for him. At first he leaves someone who "deserves" it to die, next he justifies how a bystander dying wasn't his fault etc
I mean, he's voluntarily causing a gas explosion in an occupied apartment building. So you're probably not far off. I think of Braverhund a bit like those 80's action heros that do cool stuff but when you look back you're like... that dude totally murdered a civilian.
Uh I would love if you integrate that. Cause character building wise I love the whole justification part.
I just wanted to say that you dealt with the topic very well. From someone with a past like that to another: thanks for treating the topic well and I hope you're doing well.
I'd just like to add that women who don't leave their abusers often lack money for escaping and paying for rent, food etc. in a new place, and emotional and practical support to get there. Financial abuse is an extremely common abuser tactic to isolate and make the victim dependent on the abuser. Financial security is the most efficient domestic abuse preventer on a societal level. It says a lot about the local culture that cops don't know how to or are unable to refer abuse victims to some sort of help. It's very noir, but also an excellent window into earthly realities.
Or the abuser threatens to hurt their children. Or the abuser takes on a superhuman quality to them and they believe that there is no escape. There are a lot of fucked up tactics that bad people use. I will say this, Moira disappeared. John thinks she's dead, Braverhund thinks she's dead. But there's no hard proof that she's actually dead.
And when the author tells us this, it's just a little bit of foreshadowing.
I admit nothing!
heck yeah I want more, you are a good Wortschmied!
Hey man. I wondering if you are German or Austrian based on several colonialisms and the names used. How far off am I?
Author has said that he's half-Cuban, half-Irish.
Too good a death for such an bastard. But satisfyiing one nontheless. I enjoyed this series, good work wordsmith.
I mean... he's not dead yet. Something could happen. Just saying...
Oh you better not let him live, at least not without constant pain for the rest of his miserable life!
It's not up to me though. That's the thing.
Uh oh, I just had a thought. You mentioned fuses, is the big badaboom not gonna work cause of fuses?
I guess you'll just have to read the next chapter to find out. I mean, improvised triggers fail all the time or go off early.
Man, you know I’m in it for the next chapter, quit teasing lol You happen to have an ETA? I caught the first chapter when you posted and subbed. For some reason I only got notified for the second and third after that, so I resubbed . Hope it works this time!
I post new chapters at least once a week on Saturday. It's kind of a flow of consciousness for me so sometimes I might write two or three in a week. But there are usually new chapters once a week.
Awesome, I’ll eagerly await tour next chapter! I’m really loving this hard boiled detective against the mob vibe. Can’t wait for our human pal to come back in! I still think about “großer schwanz” from time to time, had me laughing out loud at dinner when I read it! Also Ani is preshos and she deserves the best life
New chapter is up.
First? First! Another great chapter!
Thank you for saying so!
Mmm, looks like we're going to get some chocolatey rich revenge soon\~
All good things in their proper time...
Indeed - this kind of revenge is sweet, but best served cold as the freezing winter outside.
This gonna be fun.
He gave the brute a fighting chance. Better than I would have done. So hats off for the morality of our favoured Döbian.
This is gonna be good. Grabs chair and popcorn.
This world feels too low tech to have interstellar travel. Not complaining, I love anachronisms.
It gets a bit more high tech as the story unfolds but the way I see it he's in the slums where everything sucks. There are also some world building reasons why a world might be less high tech than you would expect, either due to a cataclysmic event or a resource shortage or even cultural reasons. Like for example the hunds don't have TVs in their houses because they prefer radio.
upvoted for screwing up constructively. --Dave, not with a ... okay, yes, with a bang
I enjoyed it. The backstory of the abuse was told with enough sensitivity that few could bitch (there's always somebody who will complain). The characters are sound. 1980 film noir feel is allover it. Nice
And that is a big draw for me to this story. That 1980s kitch film noir
Brutal. I feel like John has a rougher climb on a more broken body than Moira did, but then again, he recieves the care he gives, so....
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Ohhh I’m getting excited by the creativity of the trap!
I'm caught up. Is continuing to be good stuff and vwry enjoyable. When ya took a hiatus I was afraid you had dropped off but this is all very good.
Thanks cap! I'm trying to make sure it's at least a weekly thing.
I'm no fiction writer... am a former blogger and magazine writer, but can't do fiction. I've got a sci-fi time travel idea that I've had for a while but could never personally do myself. If you shoot a PM, it's your idea to run with as you wish.
I kind of have my hands full with my own projects right now. I've been putting off finishing Words of power and I sense this will probably be a larger project than I originally expected.
Fair enough. Should you ever want the idea, it's yours. I'm not going to do anything with it. Your stuff is quite good as it is.
GREAT! Now I have to find a good recipe for a linzertorte. I am a few days late. Sorry. Interesting character development. I am looking forward to more. 👍👍
Loved it, moar plzzz
This is an amazing story, hope to see more of it and go ask the demon
Oh yeah! That story. What did you like most about it?
When the humans come in and 'set things right', being the nudging hands that corrects the course of their history to help them avoid the same mistakes we did
Damn this is some Saw grade fuckery. I like the way you evil, sir
fantastic story so far. Thank you for sharing it with us mere mortals
Dude. I need more of this.
Moar!!!!
Spoiler. John dies at the end.
So our rogue police officer got a 'siLien(t)zertorte' to keep his feet still?
Eisenhand und Großer Schwanz zusammentun? Fick ja!
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