Jackdory enters Mally's machine in the hopes of gaining humanity. But is he putting his entire existence, or Mally's safety, at risk? And what about Mally's promise to attend Morgan's housewarming?
@CathyTea Crazy is good. Penny for your thoughts?
And thanks for the feedback.
I think that Mally is going to reverse-engineer himself into Jack's imaginary friend! He's had it with this dimension and wants to be completely abstract!
Whilst testing out his latest and greatest creation, Mally makes a new friend, and has hopes it may blossom into something more. But could his presence in this lady's life have devastating consequences?
Mally's blossoming romance with Polly leads to the pair travelling through time together - different eras providing the backdrops to their dates. But will their choice to begin a relationship result in more than an altered timeline?
@CathyTea Would appreciate your thoughts on the new instalment!
Oh! Just saw this comment! I just finished reading the chapter and popped over here to say how much I loved it, then I scrolled up to see this! I'll share more specific responses tomorrow, when I'm not sleepy--so let me just say now that it made me so happy! I love Polly and Mally!
People often ask why I seem so dependent on the feedback and reassurance of others constantly. I’ve been giving it some thought, and I think I’ve finally found the perfect analogy.
Because of ongoing anxiety issues and low self-esteem, I’m essentially like one of those little bouncy balls you get in the pocket money section at the toy shop. When I’m in a good mood and feeling especially valued and creative, I can be VERY bouncy indeed – full of energy, and ready and willing to channel it into my various projects.
But the ball can’t bounce forever. It loses momentum. It slows down, and eventually it stops. I’m the same. I worry about stuff I have published – whether or not it’s any good, if people like it. I get tired. I wear myself out.
Now here’s the kicker. The ball can’t bounce again on its own. It needs someone’s actions – an outside force – to get it going. Similarly, this is what the feedback and reassurance of others does for me. It powers me back up. It helps me get motivated. My energy levels rise. Without it, I’m just stuck there… motionless, powerless, lacking the will to do anything. I mean, why make the effort if it isn’t appreciated?
And thus, the cycle goes on.
Now, I’m not saying for one moment that this is a healthy way to exist. It’s not. I KNOW it’s not, and I’m working on ways to try and keep myself upbeat without the influence and input of others. But for now – every so often – I may need a bit of help to get my bounce back.
As Mally slowly comes to terms with his pregnancy, he decides to tell his parents... leading Max to remember a conversation from long ago. But how will Polly take the news? Will she stand by her boyfriend of just a few weeks? Can the couple get through this? Or might the new Miskin heir be raised by a single parent?
I really enjoyed the way this story tied everything back with the past. Oh, also! Those screenshots!
For some reason, I found myself feeling so soft towards Mally--the way he looked pregnant, so vulnerable! It really made me feel affectionate for him. Really nicely done. I especially love the one where Polly sleeps with her arm draped over him.
Updated 06/05/18 - the penultimate update of The Miskin Legacy!
After Mo and Theo meet their new granddaughter, Mally and Polly celebrate a very special day - but an unexpected visitor brings an unusual gift from the long-distant past.
Following the death of his older brother, and having been treated like a spare part from the day he was born, Myron feels that his life has lost all meaning. However, an unusual visitor will show him just how valuable and important he really is.
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Jackdory enters Mally's machine in the hopes of gaining humanity. But is he putting his entire existence, or Mally's safety, at risk? And what about Mally's promise to attend Morgan's housewarming?
Generation Ten, Part Four: Jack Out of the Box
(I understand there may be an issue with the layout - I will work to resolve this ASAP!)
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
And thanks for the feedback.
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
Whilst testing out his latest and greatest creation, Mally makes a new friend, and has hopes it may blossom into something more. But could his presence in this lady's life have devastating consequences?
Generation Ten, Part Five: When Mally Met...
(Again, I'll fix the layout ASAP!)
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
Updated 06/04/18.
Mally's blossoming romance with Polly leads to the pair travelling through time together - different eras providing the backdrops to their dates. But will their choice to begin a relationship result in more than an altered timeline?
Generation Ten, Part Six: The Time-Traveller's Girlfriend
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
Oh! Just saw this comment!
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
People often ask why I seem so dependent on the feedback and reassurance of others constantly. I’ve been giving it some thought, and I think I’ve finally found the perfect analogy.
Because of ongoing anxiety issues and low self-esteem, I’m essentially like one of those little bouncy balls you get in the pocket money section at the toy shop. When I’m in a good mood and feeling especially valued and creative, I can be VERY bouncy indeed – full of energy, and ready and willing to channel it into my various projects.
But the ball can’t bounce forever. It loses momentum. It slows down, and eventually it stops. I’m the same. I worry about stuff I have published – whether or not it’s any good, if people like it. I get tired. I wear myself out.
Now here’s the kicker. The ball can’t bounce again on its own. It needs someone’s actions – an outside force – to get it going. Similarly, this is what the feedback and reassurance of others does for me. It powers me back up. It helps me get motivated. My energy levels rise. Without it, I’m just stuck there… motionless, powerless, lacking the will to do anything. I mean, why make the effort if it isn’t appreciated?
And thus, the cycle goes on.
Now, I’m not saying for one moment that this is a healthy way to exist. It’s not. I KNOW it’s not, and I’m working on ways to try and keep myself upbeat without the influence and input of others. But for now – every so often – I may need a bit of help to get my bounce back.
As Mally slowly comes to terms with his pregnancy, he decides to tell his parents... leading Max to remember a conversation from long ago. But how will Polly take the news? Will she stand by her boyfriend of just a few weeks? Can the couple get through this? Or might the new Miskin heir be raised by a single parent?
Generation Ten, Part Seven: A Bump in the Space-Time Continuum
I really enjoyed the way this story tied everything back with the past. Oh, also! Those screenshots!
Do you also play The Elder Scrolls Online? You can find me there as CathyTea, too!
Max makes his peace with an old enemy at the hospital, whilst the eleventh generation of the Miskin family comes into the world.
Generation Ten, Part Eight: The Last of a Noble Lineage
After Mo and Theo meet their new granddaughter, Mally and Polly celebrate a very special day - but an unexpected visitor brings an unusual gift from the long-distant past.
Generation Ten, Part Nine: Love that Lasts a Thousand Years
Following the death of his older brother, and having been treated like a spare part from the day he was born, Myron feels that his life has lost all meaning. However, an unusual visitor will show him just how valuable and important he really is.
Finale: The End is Only the Beginning