this story took me totally by surprise... I had no idea what was coming, but was delighted with the outcome...

*big smile and a hug...

V.

I try to be unpredictable. I also try to be enjoyable, so it makes me happy when I pull off both and people can't (or don't) say things like, 'This reminds me of my favorite <noun>' or somesuch.

I would be more coherent if I wasn't just woken from three hours of sleep.

go back to bed silly... I am so looking forward to tomorrow morning when I get to sleep in until at least 6:30.

V.

Interesting, particularly the end bit - It kind of felt like the process of drawing. Or at least what happens when I attempt to draw...

This was actually more based on the Ah-ha video, Take on Me. I have one that's based on the process of drawing, if you're interested. It's called Drawing Conclusions.

*chuckle* I remember that video.. when it came out!
wonderful read... nicely done, nicely done indeed

Thank you kindly :)

I was more mod than pop, but anymore it's all rock 'n roll to me ;)

Very interesting. The beginning is really good, even realistic. The fall and what happens just after that is described very well. When the door appears, things take a totally different route. Now, it's just alright the protagonist draws some more equipment to help him (her? I'm not sure), but when he starts to alter himself... ooh, boy. At least he had the brief moment when he had some doubts about his judgment. But, the ending is still rather good. The story is very interesting, the parts where he is drawing herself... very imaginative. The only remaining question is: How she is going to cope with her new body in the society? There must be some awkwardness when people see her for the first time.

Anyway, very good little piece, inspired, interesting and it made me to ponder. Very good a job, I enjoyed reading this. Great work.

Wow! I think that's the most effort anyone has ever taken to talk about one of my stories. Thank you!

If this weren't a Thursday Prompt, and if I hadn't been working on it the entire day, I would likely have continued it on. I may yet do so, but at that point I'll probably be looking to publish it in a more profitable format.

You are very welcome, it was a pleasure to read your fantastic story and give a piece of my mind. I'm glad you found my ideas and pondering interesting.

wow. I am fairly new to "Transformation" as a genre, and always learning, but this strikes me as very interesting and . . original is not exactly the word I am looking for, but it will serve. I like the touchstones of reality, that is, the grit and dirt of your descriptions. The sort of things a Boy Scout would notice in the woods make a different point of view that is very educational. The four bars of synth-pop also added an aural layer that is often not really used. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

I've reworked a little bit of this and it's going to be in the next NAF, number 22. I'll be completing the story for NAF 23 as well.

To be honest, this was one of those stories that wrote itself. I really enjoyed going along for the ride though :)

Also, random faves and comments on stuff that has been uploaded for a while is one of my very favorite things, so thanks for that too ;)

Very nice story! I liked the self-directed transformation.

You talk of synth-pop music -- are you referring to the tune that has a video which is part live and part pencil sketch? (Darn - was it "Take on me"? Can't remember)

It was "Take on Me" by Ah-ha, and that was the inspiration for the magic door ;)

Incidentally, I'm serializing this story in NAF

Oh! You're the person who wrote this. I remember reading it a few years ago on another side. How fortuitous!