
Johnathan Pennyfare is in the prime of his life. Young and well-to-do, he's fighting to find his place in rural Sussex as England is caught in the throws of the Industrial Revolution. Good thing he has the love of beautiful Emma Talbot to ground him. Their names will be on everybody's lips once he proposes to her at tonight's social.
He has only a single task before leaving for the manor house. Some newfangled scientist is seeking his patronage. Unbeknownst to Johnathan, the frightful Doctor Robenson is more frantic for funds than he appears. In an effort to ensure Johnathan's support Robenson infects him with his latest invention, an elixir made from the great British symbol, the lion. Johnathan must now support the foul man if he hopes to find a cure.
Now not only must Johnathan dance the intricate social ritual of marrying good Miss. Talbot, but also hide the physical changes as he slowly transforms into something that would be better seen in a freak show.
Artwork by the awesome Negger
Comments and critiques are always more than welcome.
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He has only a single task before leaving for the manor house. Some newfangled scientist is seeking his patronage. Unbeknownst to Johnathan, the frightful Doctor Robenson is more frantic for funds than he appears. In an effort to ensure Johnathan's support Robenson infects him with his latest invention, an elixir made from the great British symbol, the lion. Johnathan must now support the foul man if he hopes to find a cure.
Now not only must Johnathan dance the intricate social ritual of marrying good Miss. Talbot, but also hide the physical changes as he slowly transforms into something that would be better seen in a freak show.
Artwork by the awesome Negger
Comments and critiques are always more than welcome.
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Category Story / All
Species Lion
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Ok, it was actually a shorter read (this part) than I thought. It's still got my interest and I'll be looking for more. If I may say, I felt like paragraph breaks were used too frequently, giving the story so far a choppy feel, which I don't think was the intention. That was really the only thing I noticed, however.
I'll be interested to see more, and I'll keep providing thoughts so long as you want to hear them :D
I'll be interested to see more, and I'll keep providing thoughts so long as you want to hear them :D
Thanks, I never thought of that. Hmm... I'll have to see if I can smooth them together a touch.
I really do appreciate feedback!
My chapters are usually in the range of about 5,000 words a piece. Not sure why. I post a chapter every Tuesday and Thursday.
You might also be interested in some of my previous work, I particularly recommend Police Dog and The Hunters.
Thanks!
I really do appreciate feedback!
My chapters are usually in the range of about 5,000 words a piece. Not sure why. I post a chapter every Tuesday and Thursday.
You might also be interested in some of my previous work, I particularly recommend Police Dog and The Hunters.
Thanks!
HOW DID I MISS THIS :D
I only noticed the second posting, I totally skipped over this one haha but I'm really excited to see where it goes!
Does this mean that Amstys (can never remember how to spell it) will get his own tribute story?? Like a werewolf story or something? That sounds exciting.
I only noticed the second posting, I totally skipped over this one haha but I'm really excited to see where it goes!
Does this mean that Amstys (can never remember how to spell it) will get his own tribute story?? Like a werewolf story or something? That sounds exciting.
You managed to miss a posting with a handsome lion on the cover!?
You know, I never thought about a story for Amstys... that would be an interesting idea. In a round about way I'm actually working on something along those lines right now... kinda.
Thanks as always. This story is a bit different in tone than some of my previous. I hope you enjoy it.
You know, I never thought about a story for Amstys... that would be an interesting idea. In a round about way I'm actually working on something along those lines right now... kinda.
Thanks as always. This story is a bit different in tone than some of my previous. I hope you enjoy it.
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