Fractured realities

[lilfluffykitten]

The last thing I wrote (not counting remixes or wobbly commentfic) was last year. Waaaay last year, back in May in fact. So hopefully, after 11 months (wow), I've turned a corner.
Also, my first ever betaed fic (it was all very simple and painless and octoberland was very helpful) - .:wipes away proud tear:. I've all grown up

Comments

[bradygirl_12]

Ooh, nicely done! You've captured Jonathan's fears and confusion exquisitely.

Dracula fits darkfic very well! :)

[lilfluffykitten]

You're right, Dracula is made for darkfic. None of the characters are having a picnic! :)

I'm glad you liked this, thanks for commenting.

[djarum99]

That was wonderful. The tone and Jonathan's uncertain sanity are beautifully rendered, and I liked the dimension added by his journal and the Count's library, "his familiar ordered world of law and reason."

Dark indeed, and very well done :-)

[lilfluffykitten]

Oooh - thanks! :)
I really love the idea of the journal not being as reliable as Jonathan thinks (especially if he's slowly losing his grip on reality).

Thanks for the lovely comment.

[smithkingsley]

Oh, Jonathan. I love the book and his character, and what you've written rings very true in comparison with Jonathan's voice in the book. Is the last sentence meant to be in a different tense? I couldn't quite work that out.

I like the dark and vivid imagery in this, and Jonathan's thoughts, especially he is unsure if he is stifling relief or loss. Very intense and gripping.

[lilfluffykitten]

Since getting hold of my well-loved (and well-thumbed) book at an impressionable age, I've loved Jonathan and his ever-so-polite unravelling. I'm really glad you enjoyed this. :)

Is the last sentence meant to be in a different tense? I couldn't quite work that out.

Arrgh - you know when you read something so much you stop being able to comprehend it? I think I've just stopped being able to see tenses! Yeah, just ignore me and my crazy ramblings, it really should be present shouldn't it? Thanks for the heads up!

[eve_n_furter]

Gripping.

[lilfluffykitten]

Thanks!

[anonymous]

thank you! It's exactly what I hoped for

[lilfluffykitten]

I'm so glad it worked for you. Thanks for such a great prompt! :)