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Post by Shelly on Aug 28, 2008 17:09:05 GMT -5
Emma, I've PMed you. Do you have your alert box on?
If you don't already, go to your PM page, and select "preferences", and near the bottom of the preference page it asks, "Would you like an alert box to notify you when a new Personal Message has arrived?". Switch it to "Yes" and click "Save Preferences".
This is really good. A pop-up box pops up in front of the forum whenever you get a PM. It's really handy.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Aug 28, 2008 18:11:03 GMT -5
Shelly, I received your PM and responded. I'm sorry it took me a little while to reply-- I had to go eat dinner shortly after I started typing, and then I wanted to make sure everything was perfect before I sent your message. Thank you very much for the advice about the alert box. I'll definately be setting that up.  |
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Post by Shelly on Aug 28, 2008 21:20:29 GMT -5
And you really helped, Emma. Thanks heaps. |
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Aug 28, 2008 23:32:56 GMT -5
You're very welcome, Shelly. I'm so glad I could be of assistance. |
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Post by Shelly on Aug 29, 2008 18:59:28 GMT -5
I'll update either today or tomorrow. Stay with it. . .
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Aug 29, 2008 19:43:01 GMT -5
I look forward to reading it. And take your time with the update. *handcuffs self to thread* |
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Post by Vanja on Aug 31, 2008 12:34:10 GMT -5
your story is awesome, Poor Violet though, no sleep in a week, and her siblings murdered in front of her, i wouldn't be able to live
and i agree to Eye and Emma and Princess, you are gifted and talented
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Post by Shelly on Aug 31, 2008 17:33:56 GMT -5
It's been a depressing week. I've felt so hollow, empty. I either miss and love my aunt and cousins so much, or post-ASOQE depression, or maybe both. Chapter 4 One month later . . .Violet would nod off, but occasionally, and only for a couple of minutes. She'd then snap awake, a splitting headache pounding in her head. Quigley would sometimes stay up with Violet, but mostly she blackmailed him to go to bed. He would feel the velvet jewellry box, which he'd hidden under Violet's pillow. You could say that Violet's insomnia put a wedge between them. Quigley was left with a longing, a desire to be with Violet. It felt like they were continents apart, when the reality was, in fact, that they lived together, even rooms apart from each other. On one particular, important day, Quigley had the day off. He was tidying up after Violet's mess from the night before: popcorn, chips, blankets, teddies and DVDs galore. Unexpectedly, the doorbell rang. He took his time getting it, slouching, his fingers numb. When he finally opened it and saw his visitor, he made to slam the door. But the visitor stuck out his foot, and forced his way in. "You know I'm stronger than you." Duncan grinned, though it was more of a sneer. "GET OUT!" Quigley roared, and tried to shove Duncan out, but Duncan twisted out of Quigley's grip and shoved him to the floor, planting his foot on Quigley's chest. "Finally, you're under me, where you belong." Duncan snarled. "Where's Vi Vi?" Quigley growled, and Duncan's left foot stepped on Quigley's left hand. "What do you want?" Quigley asked, his breathing returning to normal. "Violet, of course." Duncan raised his eyebrow cockily and leaned closer to Quigley's face, almost fascinated. "I see time has treated you well. . . or not. What about her?" His voice lowered to a whisper. "Has she still got her beauty?" Quigley's right hand sprang over Duncan's foot, and Duncan suddenly found himself on the floor. "What are you planning?" Quigley demanded. "What are you going to do?" Duncan's hands caught Quigley's foot, and Quigley toppled to the floor. Duncan stepped over him and grabbed a photo of Violet on the nearby coffee table. "You'll see." he whispered softly, almost as if he was talking to Violet, and set the photo back onto the table. He made to walk out, but paused, saying one final sentence before leaving the house. It sent a chill down Quigley's spine. "I'm surprised you haven't asked her to marry you yet." |
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Aug 31, 2008 17:58:43 GMT -5
I'm sorry you've had such a depressing week, Shelly. *hugs* It always hurts being away from those you love, and I hope you get to see your aunt and cousins again soon. I also understand the pain of finishing up ASoQE... but it's normal to feel sad when you've completed something you worked on for so long. PM me if you need to talk, okay? Now I shall comment... The fact that Quigley hid Violet's jewelry box beneath her pillow has to be one of the sweetest, most romantic gestures I've ever heard of. That just made me go "Awww!" *hugs Quigley for being the greatest guy ever* And Duncan is so obnoxious! He certainly has some nerve, forcing himself into Violet and Quigley's house like that. How long has it been since they've seen him? *punches Duncan for being a cakesniffer* I'm looking forward to the next chapter, and I hope you feel better soon. |
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Post by Goth Girl- Abby (Ncis!) on Aug 31, 2008 20:57:15 GMT -5
I JUST READ THE 2ND 1 AND I LOVED IT!
Its was so sweet and
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Post by Shelly on Sept 4, 2008 16:59:43 GMT -5
Glad you like it.
It's amazing what a good night's sleep can do! All week I haven't been getting enough sleep, and it's been making me cranky, irritable, impatient, unlike me. But I just had a fantastic sleep and now I'm HAPPY!
I'll update next Monday, if I can. The big finale.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Sept 4, 2008 17:38:48 GMT -5
I feel for you, Shelly, believe me. *hugs* Last week, I was awake until 3:30 in the morning and the next day I felt horrible.  I can't wait to see how your story ends. |
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Post by Shelly on Sept 6, 2008 18:25:51 GMT -5
Yay. I never expected post-ASOQE depression. Like the whole ASOQE exprerience, as if I were pregnant (God forbid, the baby wouldn't be brought up well at all), and I've just finally given birth. But it's such a great experience, ASOQE. I don't regret it one bit! "5 Colours In Her Hair" by McFly describes perfectly my so called "fall from grace" for those who don't approve of me ending it. I might try something "breaking te fourth wall" with it. ;D Especially this verse: She was all I thought about,
The girl I couldn't live without.
But then she went insane,
She couldn't take the fame
She said I was to blame
She'd had enough
And shaved five colours off
And now she's just a weirdo with no name.EDIT: A basic history of McAbby. |
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Post by Goth Girl- Abby (Ncis!) on Sept 6, 2008 21:07:19 GMT -5
I love McFly! Dannys HOT!
Dougies cute!
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Sept 7, 2008 18:35:39 GMT -5
Shelly, I like your comparison between pregnancy and ASoQE. It's like your child, which is something I can definately relate to (by that I mean The Return and I, and not that I've ever been pregnant, lol). And I'm sure you'll make a wonderful mother someday. |
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