Abouna Panak has brought Heyem Merek with him to The Floating Asylum to prove to her that an Amanojuko conspiracy to take over the world, exists. (See The Other Side Part 1) (Next issue here.)
Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 70: The Other Side Part 2
January 30, 2013 by cherylmoore
Posted in Art, Blogs, Books, Experimental, Experimental short story, graphic novel, Illustrated Short Story, Story Book Characters, Writing | Tagged Abouna Panak, Alexand Merek, art, Conspiracy, espionage, feminist fiction, Filius Anderson, Heyem Merek, Identical twins, Katherine De Somme, resistance, Short illustrated stories, The Floating Asylum, torture, Unbound Boxes Limping Gods | 25 Comments
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Unbound Boxes Limping Gods is the first in a series of speculative fiction manuscripts, for which I'm seeking publication. These short stories feature some of the characters in a time set before the novels.So many stories! Where do I begin?
Go to the Story timelines tab at the top, and you can read all the stories in order of time. You'll find them gradually connecting together.Follow me on twitter
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The blurb for Unbound Boxes Limping Gods
(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.)This is for you Dad.
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. CherylUnbound Boxes on Flickr










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OH! DARN IT! I want to know what it is! This is getting VERY good and interesting. The building of drama over the past several stories is excellent! Great job Cheryl! great job!
Thanks Mark, I’m really enjoying sharing this story. (Almost as much as Heyem..)
I’ve read a few of your issues in bits and pieces, but this is just awesome
I’ll have to start from the very beginning, I think …
Your writing is quite brilliant, your characters wonderfully gritty, beautiful, and real. I’m sure I’ll have much more praise for you once I work my way through it all.
Thank you, btw Alexand is impressed with your musical instrument collection. (I can’t play anything and wish I could) Glad you like the longer story,
I remember the story about her missing her fingers because she couldn’t play piano anymore
I think it was the first one I read.
Oh yes, Love In A Box, one of my favourites, I look forward to writing about Alex and Katherine.
It’s said that the piano is just as important to Alexand as her own children. I can relate to that obsession. (Although not musically, unfortunately) So do you write your own music?
I try to. I was better when I was a teenager, won a small competition, once. Now, my favourite song that I wrote is one of my talented characters makes up when he’s depressed …
Alexand and Katherine are my favourites, so far. Do love them – they’re gorgeous.
Is that from Behind Glass? Glad you like Alex and Kat. That makes me very happy. (I’m contemplating moving to their world permanently, bit like the Lawnmower Man!
Not actually from Behind Glass – from my novel I’m trying (and not getting anywhere quickly
) to get published conventionally. I could see Pan doing something like that, but he’s never learned an instrument. Hope you enjoy their world
I love my worlds, but many of them I’m not sure I’d like to move to … a bit twisted, as my Dad says
You’re writing and illustrations are captivating Cherylmoore. It would be great to read a little more about yourself and what you’re about in your blog. Thank you for recently subscribing to my blog – unfortunately I’ve swapped to self hosting recently and you signed up to the old dashboard. If you’re interested, please subscribe at http://topoftheslushpile.com – thank you!
Thanks Gemma, (may update my about me page some time, but have been so obsessed with losing myself recently..) btw have signed up for your new blog
Another great piece. Love that first illustration too.
Thanks Shehanne!
hi cheryl! thanks for following my blog
sry it took me so long to stumble upon ur blog.. but of all the blogs i saw today,this has got to be the best one
i was myself lookin for some inspiration to start short story section on my blog.
amazin work,ur a true artist
hi cheryl, thanks for following my blog.. i must say of all the blogs i have visited todays,your is the one dat i liked the most, amazin work, i was lookin for some inspiration on writin short stories myself.. so this is apt. keep up the work.
great goin
Hi Vishu, thank you so much!
Very exciting – I love the worlds you create filled with intensely real people in extraordinary situations.
Hi Lee, thank you, they’re real to me and I’m so glad they’re real to you too.
Your blog is dope. Props.
Thanks, Enrique
The build up of tension and depth in these last issues has been great, Cheryl – the long form is great for this story. Can’t wait for the next episode.
Thanks Richard, I was challenged to do a longer storyline, so I’m glad you’re enjoying it! (Haven’t stopped drawing though!)
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Good morning! I’ve nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award whihc you can check out on my blog. I thank you for being such an inspiration with your wonderful blog.
Thank you so much Ellie, I’ll add your link in the next few days, I appreciate it. Cheryl