Having a bunch of things to do this morning, I thought I'd glance at the first few lines and come back and read the story later. So much for that plan. A few lines was all it took, and then you had me hooked.
Very much so. It took me back to my teens reading Larry Niven -- not that it's in any way a Niven pastiche, but that sense of ordinary folks caught in the straightforward machinery of life out there is always gripping.
I didn't intend to read it all just now but got sucked into it. Really enjoyed it & great ending 😃
Having a bunch of things to do this morning, I thought I'd glance at the first few lines and come back and read the story later. So much for that plan. A few lines was all it took, and then you had me hooked.
Excellent! Hope you enjoyed it.
Very much so. It took me back to my teens reading Larry Niven -- not that it's in any way a Niven pastiche, but that sense of ordinary folks caught in the straightforward machinery of life out there is always gripping.