Three CoH Stories


BurningFist_EU

 

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Hi guys,

A while back I started to think about writing some short stories on how bleak or horrific the future may become. While mulling ideas over three other stories came to mind which appeared to suit the world of City of Heroes. In all cases while I have tried to keep as close as I can to the setting and the characters portrayed in the game, I have taken slight liberties to make things fit.

No responsibility is taken for the blurbs sounding better than the actual stories. That’s just my failure to realise a good story.

Hopefully you’ll enjoy them.

(Feedback, direct or on here, is always welcome. Constructive or just, meh, is fine - honesty above all else. )

Lost and Found - PDF Link
An elderly woman finds a stray in an alley in Founders’ Fall. She decides to take it in and care for it. (Word Count: 1,800.)

To Die For - PDF Link
A newly qualified doctor takes up a job at the hospital in Kings Row. One night she sees green fire leaping from the top of a nearby building and decides to undertake some investigation. It leads her in to a dark world she never knew existed. (Word Count: 6,000.)

Where Do Alt’s Go - PDF Link
A man dreams of taking to the skies once more, to return to his crime fighting days as a hero, but his motivation has left him. (Word Count: 1,000.)


 

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A good little read all three, I especially liked To Die For. you've certainly got some decent writing skills and I don't think the ideas were poorly realised at all.

I also liked the little nod to Lost and Found in Where Do Alt's Go that was a nice touch.


 

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I just read Lost and Found and To Die For and really liked them both. Good job!

I've sent feedback in a PM so as not to spoil them for others


 

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Thanks for the comments and feedback. Very much appreciated.

For those who are interested, and as a shameless plug, I have now posted some science fiction short stories on my web site. I am also adding notes, and in some cases copies of previous drafts, so those who are interested can read my thoughts behind the stories and see how the initial ideas developed.

As I’m just in the process of re-coding my web site and direct links may change, it is best to go via the main page (www.leighbarlow.com) and just click on the ‘writing’ link.

I’ve also got another couple more ideas for CoH stories, but I’ll post about these separately as and when they are done.