Published by Deborah on 20 Dec 2005 at 10:19 am
Progress as of Tuesday
I’m at the very end of Chapter 12, where Amanda has picked up where she left off on her sleepwalking. Was this caused by guilt over her desire for revenge, or is she being stalked by another dangerous enemy? Will she tell Travis, who is dealing with incredible losses of his own? Or, will she keep silent and hope this will go away?
From this point on, I’ll need to pay close attention to my objectivity. They’ve become friends because of circumstances beyond their control, but will they stay friends as the hauntings grow more terrifying. Although I’d like to see a romance develop between them, I have to remember their backgrounds and consider their motivations as I continue with this story.
Travis does have feelings for Amanda, although he isn’t ready to admit this yet. He has a strong distrust of people, especially of women. Amanda isn’t any better off, having barely survived an abusive marriage. Romance is the furthest thing on her mind. It will be interesting to see how this factor plays itself out and how the ghosts will take full advantage of their weaknesses.
melly on 20 Dec 2005 at 7:23 pm #
I just realized that I’m not sure what you’re writing. Is it a romance?
Sounds very interesting whatever it is, and hey, progress despite the upcoming holidays, that’s something!
Deborah on 20 Dec 2005 at 7:58 pm #
I’m writing a ghost story, which may have some romance. It all depends upon how my main characters react to becoming longterm housemates. I’ll find this out by the next chapter or two.
Benjamin Solah on 20 Dec 2005 at 9:55 pm #
It sounds like things are progressing nicely, especially since it’s the holidays.
Deborah on 20 Dec 2005 at 10:30 pm #
I’m surprised, given the amount of baking and shopping I’ve been doing since yesterday.
pat kirby on 21 Dec 2005 at 8:15 am #
Of course by nature of the situation, emotional intensity, some sort of romance (attraction) may happen. It just doesn’t have to result in any sort of long-term relationship. But a little sexual tension is nice.
Deborah on 21 Dec 2005 at 8:21 am #
Yes.
They’ve been thrown together, so something’s bound to happen over time, whether intentional or otherwise.