Interesting premise, Otin. Rather like a Twilight Zone. I had to smile, though... because aliens always seem to have a "Z" or "K" in their names. It's TRADITION!
Otin, that was a perfect storyline for this time of the year. The message is so simple, and so easy to follow, yet we intelligent beings never seem capable of grasping the concept. Sometimes we are too smart for our own good.
I like to alien theme, to go with your cool aliens at the top of the blog. It is a great short story and social comment on our time...as is the case with all classic short stories.
Cool story, Otin, I agree it is very Twilight Zone-ish. So someone would have had to swallow their pride and follow the other two at the fork in the path? But it wouldn't have mattered who followed whom, as long as they all stayed together? Damn them!!!
Gary and Candie? Hmmmm I know someone who might have something to say about that! Great yarn. Have you seen a movie called The Cube . . you might like it. Similar but not the same.
I really enjoyed the story and think it has a great message. I will be completely honest and tell you that I was bothered that Hu Ling was from the "Orient". Everyone else was from somewhere specific, "Philly", "Indiana", "Germany", or "France". The Orient is very large and I wondered why that choice was made. Obviously, you can tell I'm very PC. Other than that, I really enjoyed the story, momentum, and ending.
I really enjoyed the story and think it has a great message. I will be completely honest and tell you that I was bothered that Hu Ling was from the "Orient". Everyone else was from somewhere specific, "Philly", "Indiana", "Germany", or "France". The Orient is very large and I wondered why that choice was made. Obviously, you can tell I'm very PC. Other than that, I really enjoyed the story, momentum, and ending.
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Ha ha, Gary got the girl! Zartog is a good chap.
Good choice at the end. I like a happy ending. Although the story shows how humans lack the low level intelligence it actually takes to work in unity.
Ah Otin, beneath it all there is a message of unity and goodwill, taking care of the planet.
Happy Holidays right back at you ; -)
Dear Mr. Fantasy is playing on your player. It's been a favorite of mine since forever.
Oh how I love this story!!! Thank you!! More!!! I want to hear
(read) more!!!
Great story good lesson to learn
Interesting premise, Otin. Rather like a Twilight Zone. I had to smile, though... because aliens always seem to have a "Z" or "K" in their names. It's TRADITION!
I knew once they split up one group was doomed! I love how you got me hooked reading it to the end and then threw in a lesson that is SO true.
Why can't we all just get along?
Great story Otin, with a great underlying lesson. How true it is!
Otin, that was a perfect storyline for this time of the year. The message is so simple, and so easy to follow, yet we intelligent beings never seem capable of grasping the concept. Sometimes we are too smart for our own good.
P.S. Thanks for the spotlight.
Another incredibly brilliant story, Otin! Well done! :)
Where do I get out of my maze???
Oh to be a fly on the wall in your brain matter. :) Nicely done.
Lisa
nice...um...changing my half a bit now...smiles.
I like to alien theme, to go with your cool aliens at the top of the blog. It is a great short story and social comment on our time...as is the case with all classic short stories.
How do you do it, Otin? You consistently bring us such amazing stories. I love the way your mind works!
Another wonderful story! You are so creative.
Great story, and was that you playing the harmonica?
Cool story, Otin, I agree it is very Twilight Zone-ish. So someone would have had to swallow their pride and follow the other two at the fork in the path? But it wouldn't have mattered who followed whom, as long as they all stayed together? Damn them!!!
Without unity, even simple tasks fail. Great story Otin.
Gary and Candie? Hmmmm I know someone who might have something to say about that! Great yarn. Have you seen a movie called The Cube . . you might like it. Similar but not the same.
Excellent story. . . interesting how people continue to choose oposition over unity, and like minded-ness. This gives me a lot to chew on. Thanks.
You had me hanging on every word! :)
I love a happy ending! This is a great story, Otin.
Seeing your whole blog is really helping to lift my depression, too! ;)
The world is a mouse maze for alien tricksters checking up on our consciencelessness!
Yikes! I thought it was a stage. -J
I always wanted to go to Europa too.
You're a great story teller, Otin.
Loved the happy ending.
Oooops you did it again! Happy Holidays :0)
Otin everything ends as it should. Good capture though, once the story got rolling I couldn't stop.
Bravo! I love happy endings. And I think I'll be more cooperative from now on. We humans are a difficult species.
That is sad, will people ever learn to work together in unity without conflict? Probably never. xD
Great story Otin! Happy Sunday!
What an interesting story - with a moral at the end and everything! Glad Gary survived and will get to see Candie!
This is really cool!
great post. Ever submit to 365 tomorows?
I really enjoyed the story and think it has a great message. I will be completely honest and tell you that I was bothered that Hu Ling was from the "Orient". Everyone else was from somewhere specific, "Philly", "Indiana", "Germany", or "France". The Orient is very large and I wondered why that choice was made. Obviously, you can tell I'm very PC. Other than that, I really enjoyed the story, momentum, and ending.
I really enjoyed the story and think it has a great message. I will be completely honest and tell you that I was bothered that Hu Ling was from the "Orient". Everyone else was from somewhere specific, "Philly", "Indiana", "Germany", or "France". The Orient is very large and I wondered why that choice was made. Obviously, you can tell I'm very PC. Other than that, I really enjoyed the story, momentum, and ending.
A fantastic story with a great moral. This somehow seems familiar though, did you post something like this before?
Another fantastic example of 'Otin's Fables'- move over Aesop!
Fantastic story! I love the Twilight zone type feel of this story. I just knew he would end up with the girl! :)
Another terrific story and finally, a happy ending!
Is the happy ending a gift?
This is probably a little too advanced for my kids but it is a lesson they need to learn. I guess we all do.
Well done, Otin.
Okay,I think I have a lot of reading to catch up..hum..who's Gary?LOL
That was a really nice story Otin!:)
Great Story! I love stopping over here for the good stories and tunes! Happy Holidays!
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