Discussion of "A Cat Named History" by nayrj84

Awesome!

well thank you! i'm trying to figure out how to respond to the chapter you added...hmm

This is really great! I'm trying to think of a follow-up chapter. Really well written, thanks.

I look forward to it nayrj84. I attempted to keep chapter 2 in-line with the peculiar nature of your chap 1, while also trying to keep it short so as not to limit your next one. I hope you continue it.
I've noticed not many people read 'follow up chapters' though. It's a great site but it appears to be slightly watered down. If they monitored the content more, like perhaps only accepting a few new stories a day, but allowing as many follow up chapters as people could write, it might be more fun.
Anyhow, once again...awesome chapter. History the Cat rules.

Well, thanks, I appreciate the encouragement! I guess I'll just start writing and see what happens...

On second thought, as fun as it would be to write the next chapter, I'm looking forward to Nayrj84's next chapter! If this had been submitted as 2 chapters (or if Nayrj84 wrote a follow up), I think it should have a really good chance of winning the prize this month. I love the combination of wry humor, human observation and a mastewy of wanguage and siweeness. Keep witing!

Thanks a lot, I definitely appreciate it! I'm working on a 2nd/3rd chapter as we speak...

That is quite a wonderful story. Is there more? As a bona-fide cat lover, I am definitely hooked on History!

Bravo....I see why it's the only chapter with a five star rating. Good luck in the future...

well done!! I don't know why it took me so long to finally read this chapter, but I am glad I did. Truly a 5 star work.
I would be interested in what you think about "In the shroud of shadow"
~X~

The problem with this story my friend, is I think you are the only one that is qualified to continue it. I don't think anyone else could match your skills or tell it right. BRAVO!

This is really really good!!! You have quite the talent.

Dude, this is soooo wicked! So cool and unusual!! Some comments:

I love the foreshadowing of "Before History doesn't really matter."
I love the slacker tone, the held-back info, the story hiding behind the story waiting to unfold. Marvelous.

Fave line: He would open his door with a satisfying snap of static discharge. LOL. Awesome.

And the description of History and Mr. Heston were wonderfully visual - I totally got a sense of both.

Also? The last line is GOLDEN. Reminds me a lot of Dean Koontz, actually, who's writing style I enjoy quite a bit when I'm in the mood for that sort of thing.

Excellent! Must leave now to read Chapter Two!!

I think what I liked most about it is the dreary, almost nostalic overtone of the piece. I got a familiar sense of watching a movie with a slight blue/gray filter, and a warm fuzzy glow.. kind of contradictory, I know, but I cannot seem to describe it any better.

Nevertheless, great stuff!

nayrj84, hey just got your comment...sorry I didn’t get back sooner. Thanks for the invite to mash further with your story. I really appreciate it. I would love to, however, after reading the comments here it’s obvious you have a pretty loyal fan base that wants History to have your voice!
This is still, in my opinion, the best chapter on storymash!
‘Laying Seize’ is pretty amazing too. I’m sure I voice the opinion of all History the Cats fans when I say...WRITE MORE!

Hey all,

I hope you all read the 4th Chapter, "Doppleganger." I'd really like to know what you all think, and hopefully we can have some mashes. :)

Just managed to read this, and I'm very glad I did. The beginning was slightly morbid, but nonetheless extremely well written.
I definitely look forward to reading more about that crazy cat. Keep up the great work.

I really enjoyed your characters random flow of thoughts and the first paragraph was great. Even if the rest of the chapter had been terrible I probably would have kept reading just because of that paragraph. Anyway I loved the character so much I thought I'd try my hand at writing a second chapter even though you already had one. Love to know what you think of it.

Great chapter! loved the cynical tone of the narrator! The reference to being an MD and his seeming apathy and lack of "ambition" make you wonder what went wrong before we get there...can't wait to see what develops. As a cat worshipper- glad the cat was OK!- otherwise I would be writing an entirely different comment.

This has got to be the best chapter I've read on this site so far! I'd love to see this as a full book!

Great chapter and glad to see so many comments. New to Story Mash but already a bit jaded by the lack of 2nd (and 3rd and 4th and 5th) chapters and the lack of comments.

Love to hear more about History but also love to see you write something else.