The ending: Besides a strong pace into the final episode, we also know little about the Killer/Conrad. We get a revelation here setting up for future stories. It's also different reading straight through. Details go missing between weeks. My test reader wasn't surprised, either.

Three test readers for my novel pointed out that I “don't write fluff” and what at first seems like “fluff” turns out to be important details. This is one reason I will not write another serial. My stories are best enjoyed at the reader's pace.

Thanks for your input.

“In his hand at his side, something hung from his hand, long threads reaching to the bulbous mass at the man’s knee; the killer held the head by the hair.”

-the repetition of the word “hand” doesn't feel right to me.

I liked your conclusion too, but I'm not as surprised as some of the others. I've come to expect these kinds of nuances and ambiguities from you – they're one of the things I like most about your work, and I think they lend themselves well to many possible elaborations and developments.

I agree, poor Tabitha, but it looks like the evil will continue.

I really like the coverart – I remember your great drawing. This is the perfect way to honor Tabitha!

But the head?! Ugh! Perfectly gruesome. And you nailed the ending with that last line – bravo! Made the story universal. Peace, Linda

Poor Tabitha, she couldn't go back and she had her heart set on revenge. Sorry GP and Melissa.

Maria, Alex and Laura, nice to hear last line works.

Marisa, I made the cover quickly, but seems to have turned out well enough. Thanks.