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Kara Dennison's avatar

Fantastic stuff. Really love how the two "locations" blur from the very beginning from Grace's point of view, while still preserving the dissonance of the game dialogue against the real world. Also, after years of reading video game horror about teens and college students, it's so nice to see one from the point of view of a jobbing adult (and everything that comes with that). So much fun to read. I can't wait to see what's next!

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Rachel's avatar

Genuinely gasped. Not the granny!

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Andrew Hart's avatar

That was an awesome story, Andy -- the perfect blend of comedy and horror. (Tom Nook would certainly be envious of this business plan...) Thanks in advance for sharing these throughout the season! Looking forward to your next one!

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Caroline Kerley-Meynig's avatar

Could definitely see this as an episode of Black Mirror or the Twilight Zone reboot. Looking forward to more!

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Soham Kar's avatar

Bet you miss regular old microtransactions now, huh?

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A will do surely's avatar

Loved every bit of it. The horrifying conclusion we were barreling towards became clear but it was still somehow shocking when it happened. Uh oh indeed sir, uh oh indeed..

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Adrian Kuzmanovic's avatar

That first sentence being sus, and then turning horticultural 😂 Only promises there will be a phrase which will mean something actually horrible, and not take a turn towards planted cabbages. Really good work! Congrats!

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Jonathan Hope's avatar

Grandma, NO!!!

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Joe Springthorpe's avatar

Really looking forward to more of these!

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Michael Roger Thurston's avatar

Excellent story! Cannot wait for more. How about a Cornelius and Toots crossover?

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Pottsie's avatar

Awesome story. Can't wait for more. 😁

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Harriet Bedford's avatar

Nice!

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Ethan Pearson's avatar

Oh, that was good! Can't wait to see what comes next!

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Stevie rockinduck's avatar

Amazing! Laugh out loud funny and creepy

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Mulby's avatar

This was an especially creepy read as a Dreamlight Valley obsessive who would *probably* not sacrifice a beloved family member for the Zero the dog companion and gravestone kennel...would consider a toe though

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Rodney's avatar

I'll think twice before upgrading my home in Stardew Valley from now on! Amazing work, Andy!

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