Eveofchaos
@Eveofchaos This is the first time I'm commenting. Honestly, I've wanted to comment a few times but never really had anything to say that hasn't been said. I've been recommending your story to everybody. Until I found a sample on Facebook for your story it had been almost a decade since I read the entirety of a book/novel/story. Reading used to be one of my favorite pass-times. I fell into some hardships and, though there was a time I viewed myself as an aspiring "hero" in regards to my moral and ethical ideals, I realized along the way that societal rules and laws, not only didn't align with that concept no matter how virtuous it sounds, are truly but one perception of "how the world should work" and my thoughts on the matter differ. If I want to maintain my individuality I must be strong enough to do everything myself, whatever that may mean; help is helpful but not always reliable; if you want something done right, do it yourself; etc.. eventually, I slowly fused my actions with my true thoughts rather than act upon every impulsive thought to cross my mind just because they follow the preexisting routes and paths. I've extensively researched many myths/religions/cultures/views/stories/etc.. I've had to work hard to maintain my individuality in a world striving for a face of unity. Point being, I relate with Noah in many regards. Noah's path that you describe gives me shivers to the point of goosebumps. This story you are writing is almost exactly how I visualize and dream for the world to work. Trading logical science for mysterious magic is sensible considering "magic is just science we don't understand" but you've added logic to it in a way that parallels with science, but is different. Not only have you brought such a wonderful resource back into my life with your story, you've rekindled my hope in there being others who thinks on similar wavelengths. Lastly, I am very grateful you are able to cohesively translate those feelings and thoughts into a story. You, sir, are a phenomenal author and I love the parts of you I can see through your writing. I have no idea who you are in reality but you have my love, respect, and admiration. Thank you and never stop improving, brother!