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Javier Mixco's avatar

So good! And Anthony did a great job with the narration

Anthony Michael Malec's avatar

I had a really great time with this one. And picked up some awesome mixing tips from the good editor.

And it might explain that southern accent talk we had recently. Must have just got stuck in Slacy mode.

Ed the Editor's avatar

Haha, is the accent contagious?

Javier Mixco's avatar

It was great! And the mix was really cool

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thank you! The narration made the story. Now I can't think of Slacy with any other voice, even in my own head.

Ian Taniels | HouseOfChapters's avatar

Cool first chapter and combination with the voice acting!

Welcome to the House of Chapters! Keep an eye open for Story Highlights Week #3.5!

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! Awesome, will keep my eyes open.

Ian Taniels | HouseOfChapters's avatar

Meant to write "keep an eye out" hahahah I'm gonna leave it like that now... but it might be better to go to sleep now.

Hallie Jules's avatar

This is really good. I’m excited to read/listen to more. The music and narration are great!

Hylia Corvidae's avatar

Listening now, I never listen to audio because I get distracted easily when my eyes aren’t busy too but this is a nice intro

Anthony is a great narrator!

And here I am keeping my eyes occupied anyways by typing comments …. But listening!

Hylia Corvidae's avatar

Bless you for also including the full text with these, makes it much easier for me to focus 💕

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks for reading! I’m a bit the same. If I’m driving or doing chores, I can listen all day because my brain is bored.

But just sitting there listening, I’ll lose focus. Reading and listening at the same time works great.

Klar Nett's avatar

uh I love this audiobook narration, read the title initially as "the fucks" hah but I am glad I stayed for the rest of it

Ed the Editor's avatar

Haha. Thanks for sticking around and listening. You’ll find out the meaning of “flucks” in chapter 3. Anthony’s narration is awesome.

Anoushka's avatar

omg that was so fun!!! I cannot wait to see where it goes from here

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks for reading and restacking!

Alex J's avatar

Rad! Im glad to have finally found some time to check this out. Really cool production and the vibes remind me of Phillip K Dick or someone..

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks for listening! I guess I should read some Phillip K Dick 😅. I haven’t actually. But I have read or seen a lot inspired by his work. In particular, Jon Scalzi. Second hand Dick influence?

Caroline Osella   (they/them)'s avatar

I'm in! Feels good, and original. Compelling story and author voice.

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thank you! Anthony Michael Malec is the narrator and is awesome. He’s been reading a few other stories on Substack, including his own.

Eugenia P. Frankenberg 🥀's avatar

your narrative voice is STRONG! this hooked me instantly! i can’t wait to find out more about the flucks

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks so much! ☺️

MA Knight's avatar

Interesting and humorous! I’m intrigued

DeeKay Reader of stuffs.'s avatar

"Hello! Am I in Hell?" The way he said it was great. Really cool project. Love the audio format. Gives it a whole different feel.

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! Anthony has been amazing with the narration.

The Circus Dragon's avatar

Yooooo this is goooooood :D invested!!!

Deleiri: INVESTAAAAADDDD!!!

The Circus Dragon's avatar

Antony did a great job, as always, and wow, love the music 😍

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! Yes, I love Anthony's Slacy performance and Jan's music.

Stevie Duffy's avatar

Okay, you've got my attention! Fascinating start ❤️

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! I hoped I got the "enough to set it up and keep you wanting more" right without actually revealing much or ending on a punchy cliffhanger. That's hard to do in ~1100 words 😅.

Stevie Duffy's avatar

Very hard indeed! I’m gonna listen to the audio later as it sounds great ❤️

Happy Nielsen's avatar

This is so cool!! I love a dystopian… uh or in this case utopian? Haha I am so excited for this to continue. And dang that narration is soooo good.

Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! Utopian-dystopian?? We’ll see 🫣 Yeah, @Anthony Michael Malec did an awesome job.

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Ed the Editor's avatar

Thanks! I think it will be Flucks Thursdays just to fuck with everyone’s alliteration affection.

I can’t help but be sarcastic in the face of despair.