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Chapter Twenty-Two - The Upending and Unending of the End

  Having finished this story many years ago, the writer sits idly in his comfortable chair enjoying the scenery of?

  Seth: ?His unfinished story.

  Twig: Yeah, this is not what we had hoped for.

  Writer: Huh?

  Seth: This should not be the end of the story!

  Writer: But you defeated the dragon. You're the Her?

  Seth: Do not get me started on that hero business. I am NOT a hero. No matter how hard you try to make me one.

  He has a point, boss.

  Writer: … So?

  Twig: So, write a better ending!

  Writer: If it's just the two of who care, why should I?

  Editor: *Ahem* I didn't like this ending either. Also, I may have written a totally not passive aggressive review in Twig's name.

  Twig: …

  Editor: Completely anonymous of course.

  Writer: You were the only review.

  Editor: Doesn't make it less true.

  Writer: Ugh! I suppose I… could write… another chapter where Seth receives a spell from the King and?

  Editor: ?Mmmmmno. Do better.

  Seth: And more chapters.

  Twig: Way more.

  Writer: But then this story will become a whole book!

  Seth: I mean, at this point you might as well make it one. There are so many unanswered questions!

  Writer: Like what?

  Editor: Don't act like you don't know.

  Writer: Honestly… you may have to remind me.

  Editor: Where is Seth's Spell? Where is that war you eluded to? Where are the other dragons, if not the pixies? What about [REDACTED] and [SPOILERS]?

  Writer: Those are indeed good questions…

  Seth: So… Do it.

  Twig: Yes, do it!

  Writer: Ugh fine. But I expect you to do some extra legwork on the quality of the book, Editor.

  Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.

  Editor: Fiiine…

  Writer: And make a nice cover.

  Editor: Pff… Find someone else for that. But expect me to complain about everything he does.

  Writer: That's for the artist to deal with. And you cannot leave the basement until you're done editing.

  Seth: Hey…

  Twig: That is…

  Editor: He DID make up King Lacial you know, so why are you even surprised that he has some of the character traits?

  Writer: Is this what I get as a thanks? Don't you see that I am trying to appease these peasants?

  Seth: Fine, and thank you.

  Writer: Oh! And make me a nice advert below so people can order the book, alright?

  Editor: Fine…

  And so, (Editor: Let's remove a few of these 'And so's. Writer: Fine. Editor: And some of the '…' as well. Writer: …) Seth and Twig's story will continue… in bookform! Expect an edited version of the book with about 100 extra pages of silly wackiness that actually has a proper ending! Just visit your local book shop and tell them the magic phrase?

  Seth: ?Wait there is magic involved?

  Kind of… The phrases are:

  for softcover and for hardcover!

  Twig: What does that even mean?

  Seth: Those are a lot of numbers for this world. Maybe the books are as otherworldly as the Writer is?

  Writer: Yup. And unfortunately for you two, you will completely forget everything about this chapter.

  Seth: Why?

  Writer: It's better for the reader that you stay oblivious.

  Twig: My head hurts.

  Editor: Yeah, that's a side effect.

  Seth: So… will I ever get my spell then?

  Writer: Maybe… find out in the book!

  Seth: Was he talking to me or…

  Editor: ?No.

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