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Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 55: Love In A Box

October 17, 2012 by cherylmoore

After returning back to Saskatoon military base, from her father’s funeral, Alexand Merek ponders her future. She lost the fingers on her right hand when a man in a balaclava sliced them off, (See The Guild Master’s General Part 1) She sits redundantly by the piano in the entertainment bar, wondering how she will ever play again. (Also featured in this story, is Alexand’s close friend and superior officer, Katherine De Somme) CLICK HERE for next chronological story.

Saskatoon Military base, India. Katherine De Somme and Alexand Merek (3988)

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Posted in Art, Blogs, Books, Experimental, Experimental short story, graphic novel, Illustrated Short Story, Story Book Characters, Writing | Tagged Alexand Merek, art, depression, disability, falling in love, Katherine De Somme, military, music, piano, short story, Unbound Boxes Limping Gods | 53 Comments

53 Responses

on October 17, 2012 at 1:17 am | Reply markalan

My, you have been very busy writing! Love the facial expressions on the characters. Story is great too. Keep up the good work.
- on October 17, 2012 at 8:55 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks, Mark!
on October 17, 2012 at 1:45 am | Reply Waldo "Wally" Tomosky

Cheryl, Another great post with images that make us think and words that paint even more images and surprise us and shock us and make us all realize where our humanity is based. Thanks for sharing another story with us. Wally
- on October 17, 2012 at 7:55 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you for staying on this journey with me, Wally. I’m glad my reality is translating. Cheryl
on October 17, 2012 at 5:58 am | Reply frederick anderson

Perfect! An exquisitely rounded scene, neither over-written nor too spare. There is such music here as to be almost audible. great writing – I think the best I have read of yours so far.
- on October 17, 2012 at 7:53 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Frederick, *Very happy dancing*
on October 17, 2012 at 12:08 pm | Reply Andy

Can’t wait till next part… cheryl, I think you are a wonderful writer… while reading it I was so drawn into the story. Love it, written with feeling. thankyou. Wow!
- on October 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Andy, good to meet you. I’m glad you feel that way. This is a story I’ve been wanting to release for a while now and am pleased to share it with you. Cheryl
on October 17, 2012 at 12:10 pm | Reply Andy

By the way, did you draw the charactor images? they are great.
- on October 17, 2012 at 9:02 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks Andy, yes I drew them Thank you!
on October 17, 2012 at 12:24 pm | Reply Jan Carr

Very interesting characters, excellent drawings. I’m hooked.
- on October 17, 2012 at 12:28 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Good to meet you, Jan, glad you like Alex and Katherine’s story (two of my favourite characters) Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. Cheryl
on October 17, 2012 at 1:36 pm | Reply ManicDdaily

Very dramatic story. k.
- on October 17, 2012 at 1:57 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks for reading
on October 17, 2012 at 2:37 pm | Reply bubblytee

a love story blossoming here, I see…..interesting and well-created!
- on October 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you Tonia!
on October 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm | Reply Mary

Great – like the characters your are building and drawings!
- on October 17, 2012 at 4:01 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Mary, that means a lot.
on October 17, 2012 at 5:01 pm | Reply Steen

I love this! I’m going to have to go back and read the whole thing. I love reading. And the illustrations are astounding! Great work.
- on October 17, 2012 at 5:23 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Good to meet you, thanks, I appreciate it, and am glad you like the stories, you’re welcome here any time! Cheryl
on October 17, 2012 at 7:01 pm | Reply insideout80

This is such a beautiful blog. The art and creativity has completely captured me x
- on October 17, 2012 at 7:35 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you!
on October 17, 2012 at 7:32 pm | Reply inkpaintwords

Touching, imaginative writing. Lovely drawings.
- on October 17, 2012 at 7:39 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you! BTW “Parting in the woods” is really beautiful. Good to meet you. Cheryl
on October 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm | Reply A Connoisseur of Life

Amazing illustrations….all perfect in their own right.
- on October 17, 2012 at 8:28 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Good to meet you, and thank you!
on October 17, 2012 at 10:39 pm | Reply Lori Saltis

Your illustrations are terrific! Really lovely writing, too.
- on October 17, 2012 at 10:40 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Lori, good to meet you and thank you! Cheryl
on October 18, 2012 at 2:42 am | Reply mrsalicia

Wow. This blog is amazing! Your art is incredible and your writing is so moving! I love the way you detail your characters. It really draws you in. I’m looking forward to readings your posts!
- on October 18, 2012 at 8:40 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Alicia, thank you! (I love your photography) Cheryl
on October 18, 2012 at 6:44 am | Reply Snehith Kumbla

Hi, heartening to read your stuff here. Here’s wishing that your works soon hit book stores all over. Love the illustrations, hope you will retain them in the novels you write. Have you thought of doing a graphic novel too. Best wishes.
- on October 18, 2012 at 8:49 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Snehith, thank you! I’m still trying to imagine how best to publish the novel, and the graphic novel option is one of those thoughts, although it would take me years to complete the drawings and for some reason I’m thinking maybe the novel would complement these stories (and vice versa) without the use of illustrations. I may do a graphic novel one day though. I’m glad you like the stories, thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, I appreciate it. Cheryl
on October 18, 2012 at 2:44 pm | Reply Richard Guest

Love this episode, Cheryl. Full of great revelations, from the contents of the box on. Your illustrations are great works in themselves – but I love the interplay with the text. What is Alex going to play first, I wonder?
- on October 18, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks Richard, BTW I’ve browsed some of your latest photography, and the fashion shots are very cool. Wish I was that cool lol Alex composed a song for Katherine shortly after this evening’s events
  - on October 18, 2012 at 4:02 pm Richard Guest
    
    Aw! Fantastic!
on October 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm | Reply artbymandy

Wonderful writing & illustrations
- on October 21, 2012 at 7:13 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Mandy!
on October 22, 2012 at 1:43 am | Reply under the skies of arkansas

wow the story and the art work really go together so well i could not help but like this
- on October 22, 2012 at 8:48 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you
on October 22, 2012 at 5:41 am | Reply jjamesanderson

You’re freakishly good at this.
- on October 22, 2012 at 8:51 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  ty JJ!
on October 23, 2012 at 9:46 am | Reply clinock

Once again you have drawn me in to your world and i don’t want to stop reading or looking at your artwork. I can’t wait until your writing is published…
- on October 23, 2012 at 10:01 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks John, I’m sitting here editing the second manuscript, wondering about publication and hoping some day I can share it with you too. (Better get manuscript one published first lol)
  - on October 23, 2012 at 10:20 am clinock
    
    Go to it Cheryl – I’m your first customer…
on October 28, 2012 at 9:17 am | Reply Francina

your drawings are very unique and beautiful, Cheryl. Your stories a good read!
- on October 28, 2012 at 10:30 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Francina!
on October 31, 2012 at 12:45 am | Reply Coral

Cheryl…thank you for following me, first of all. And by doing so, introducing me to your stories. Are you also the illustrator?

I absolutely LOVE this line: “Dad’s ghost is so disgusted; he can’t even be bothered to haunt me.”

I haven’t read much fiction in a very long time. Your words draw me in. I’ll look forward to reading.

Coral
- on October 31, 2012 at 10:29 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Coral, you’re welcome, (“Bandaids don’t help” is a beautifully touching poem) and as for liking Love In A Box, that means a lot (especially since Alexand is one of my most precious characters) Thank you, you’re welcome here any time. My characters say “Hi.” Cheryl
- on October 31, 2012 at 10:33 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Oh, yes I did the illustrations
on December 10, 2012 at 9:43 am | Reply patgarcia

Hi,
Thank you for following me on my Walk On blog. I have just read one of your stories and am very impressed. With time I will read them all because I look forward to examing your work.
Have a great day.
Ciao,
Patricia
- on December 10, 2012 at 10:05 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Patricia, you’re very welcome and thank you for finding me on FB also, it’s good to meet you. Cheryl
on March 27, 2013 at 5:55 pm | Reply harrienijland

Hi. Thanks for your interest in my photo blog. I must confess that I am not much of a reader. Can’t stay focused on words for more than 20 seconds. I like your drawings. All the characters are individuals with their own identity. Do you imagine them; or are they based on photo’s, or people you know? Cheers, harrie
- on March 31, 2013 at 8:29 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Harrie, you’re welcome and thank you, glad you stopped by here too. Some of the characters are based on people and most have some qualities of people I’ve known, it depends on the character and also the story I’m writing at that time. Thanks for reading, I appreciate it. BTW I am very impressed with your portfolio of work. You have an unusual and refreshing way of viewing the world and the way you translate your vision is incredibly effective. I love your art. Cheryl

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Asenath Bomani
Samira Ganesh
Patient 'H'
Thomas Watson
Cordelia (Bizzi) Gray
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(Set in 4041, the first book begins on Christmas Island, Japan.) Alexand Merek is a woman who treasures "Bad Things," and delights in music. She has done something stupid, placing those she loves in danger. Women like her are not welcome in the ordinary world, where women who play piano and dance with wives are placed into, "The Bad Thing Box." Alexand must fight to bring her lost family back together to save them from an unimaginable fate. (If you would like to see this book published, please press the follow button. The writer gives life to a story, but the reader keeps it alive.)
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My stories and my world are dedicated to you, Dad. You died before I was old enough to know who you were. I will try to find you in my stories, to go to places far away from this world, to search for you. Maybe one day I'll know you again. Until then I'll keep writing. I'll never forget you. Cheryl
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