Gonna take a lot of rewrites, one of which is already done. Originally I had wanted it to be the end of Act 2 (with "The Mongrel" being the beginning of Act 2), but I think it makes more sense having a third part before going to the last act. Part two will be a little shorter, but probably still 25k words.

After that, I dunno. Lateral Move sequel is being put on hold. I have a ton of scenes written but every time I think I have the actual plot I realize it's not something I either think is interesting or it takes that universe in a direction I don't want it to. It'll happen when it happens. It sucks because I think the scenes themselves are fine, lots of sweet goofiness you'd expect between those two characters but I just don't know how to tie them together. There's a story in there somewhere, I'll find it eventually.

Other options are a Tom Waits tribute story (think I'm going with cat, likely a tiger or lion). An opossum short story that's already plotted out. I suppose I'll end up doing a Were and Tear sequel at some point because FUCK people liked that one a lot more than I was expecting. That may be a Halloween 2024 thing though, I dunno.

In any case, love you, stay happy, and stay safe out there.