I recall when I mapped out this chapter, that I wanted to explore a demon in the forest being as lost as the victims usually are in movies being hunted BY demons - she had to use what she knew, and in a way, that she didn't know to her advantage - This is her second discovery of power (first power becoming a demon, itself) - conjuring - something she did in the series - that helped her when she needed it most. The theme of discovery under pressure is prevalent in this story and was absolutely a joy to figure out how to evolve her. After all, she is a blank canvas, and most everything she does, learns and grows from is so new to her.
Exploring how one processes 'success' under the duress and traumatic moments prior to it was another piece I loved discovering with Charlie "I saved a life, and I'm devastated" because of how close she came to failing.
It's a long way off; but Time to Process was one of my favorite Charlie moments to write..
Cassie, I think you will come to adore, and Amanda allowed me to write a character in ways I normally won't write a main OC.
The conversation at the end was poignant for Kevin and his relationship with God. I felt it necessary to point out that he stopped believing in God, only to find a demon. Imagine the internal conflict. Especially when said Demon behaves more angelic than how he views God for allowing what happened to him; happen.
I am not religious, and do not know the nuances and intricacies of religion, but I do know what it's like to have your faith and beliefs challenged.
That you found the chapter as exciting to read, as I did writing it, is one of the nicest rewards a reader could hope for.
(And im still going to lament you didn't read V2 then V1 LMAO - but you did say something that made me smile and think of a particular word: 'foreshadow'.)
I most certainly loved your thoughtful interpretation of this chapter. Thank you.
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CWBitner on Chapter 6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 04:10AM UTC
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