Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 77: Lucy Apfvarzian

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Unbound Boxes Limping Gods: Disconnected Stories. Issue # 77: Lucy Apfvarzian

March 20, 2013 by cherylmoore

Lucy Apfvarzian’s husband Juba, went missing, whilst he was out performing as a magician on the streets of Mogadishu. Lucy and their son Ayo haven’t eaten for five days and have come to The Bureau of Complaints to attempt to find out where he’s gone. (See The Floating Asylum which is the next chronological story.)

Lucy’s back story set in Somalia, (3995)

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Posted in Art, Blogs, Books, Experimental, Experimental short story, graphic novel, Illustrated Short Story, Story Book Characters, Writing | Tagged Ayo Apfvarzian, Disappeared, Experimental short story, Hunger, Juba Apfvarzian, Lucy Apfvarzian, Short illustrated stories, Somalia, survival, The Floating Asylum, Unbound Boxes Limping Gods, women's independence | 37 Comments

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on March 20, 2013 at 1:09 am | Reply theINFP

I find this scene one of the most scary possibilities of life, thank you for sharing
- on March 20, 2013 at 10:55 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thanks for reading I appreciate it, and good luck with you blogger for peace monthly posts, I’ll look forward to reading them.
on March 20, 2013 at 2:45 am | Reply billgncs

excellent faces ! I can sense her determination, and her fear.
- on March 20, 2013 at 11:05 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Bill, thank you, yes Lucy is very determined, and although she’s been placed in this position it was very important for her to attempt to save herself when she realised no one was listening. I’m glad that translates. Once again, thanks for reading, I appreciate it.
  - on March 20, 2013 at 11:14 pm billgncs
    
    I like the concept, it’s like exploring a large mosaic one tile at a time
on March 20, 2013 at 4:02 am | Reply MarkAlan

you did a great job of expressing the sadness, frustration, worry, fright, and anguish in that drawing! The facial expressions match the story VERY WELL. Love it!
- on March 20, 2013 at 11:05 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Mark, thank you! (Looking forward to seeing your new drawings btw!)
on March 20, 2013 at 5:24 am | Reply monocochlearmutineer

Looks like they won’t be pulling any rabbits out of the hat in The Bureau of Complaint…
- on March 20, 2013 at 11:08 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  That’s for sure! There’s a lot of these bureau’s around, and they’re basically placebos. Looks like Lucy will have to try and work her own magic…..
on March 20, 2013 at 9:27 am | Reply Eric Alagan

One woman’s desperation – other people’s indifference.
- on March 20, 2013 at 11:16 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Eric, yes, it was chilling to write about bystander apathy, and I actually felt ashamed that Lucy had to go through this.
on March 20, 2013 at 9:40 pm | Reply Richard Guest

The Bureau of Complaints – brilliantly, casually, mundanely callous. Nice ornate door, too. This is great, Cheryl. And the drawing’s really powerful.
- on March 20, 2013 at 11:18 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Richard, thank you, I really enjoyed drawing the patterns on the door!
on March 21, 2013 at 2:38 am | Reply L. Marie

This is just wonderful.
- on March 21, 2013 at 7:42 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you
on March 23, 2013 at 12:56 am | Reply bookdiva

I enjoy your drawings, each one is filled with emotion.
- on March 23, 2013 at 9:21 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you
on March 23, 2013 at 10:44 am | Reply fashtonishing

Hi,
I saw that you liked a post on my blog!
Maybe we can follow each other?
And you have my compliments for your blog, you can be very proud of your drawings x
- on March 23, 2013 at 10:58 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Eveline, it’s good to meet you, yes that sounds great, I’ve followed you, couldn’t help noticing those unusual shoes on your blog, they look futuristic but rustic. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it. Cheryl
on March 23, 2013 at 10:59 am | Reply pandamoniumcat

Amazing drawings you capture such strong emotions in your characters. Truly wonderful!
- on March 23, 2013 at 11:04 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Dianne, thank you! Your artwork is fantastic, btw, I visited your website and love the colours you use, glad you like my drawings too (I wish I could use colour as effectively as you) Good to meet you. Cheryl
on March 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm | Reply F. Kenneth Taylor

I just nominated you for The Next Big Thing Award! Now it’s your turn to nominate 5 others!
- on March 23, 2013 at 10:13 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you!
on March 24, 2013 at 2:38 am | Reply Vikingessa

<3 the art and the words along with it…
- on March 24, 2013 at 10:01 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you Kris
on March 24, 2013 at 6:03 pm | Reply Francis November

I’m still trying to catch up but I have enjoyed what I’ve read so far. You capture the emotions of your characters very well and the art compliments very nicely.
- on March 24, 2013 at 7:34 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Francis, thank you
on March 25, 2013 at 5:22 pm | Reply Jasmine

Hi Cheryl,

I just nominated you for the Sunshine Award! Here’s the link: http://talesthroughtime.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/sunshine-award/

Jasmine
- on March 25, 2013 at 5:33 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Jasmine
on March 25, 2013 at 7:18 pm | Reply dmgartphoto

Dont find the time to read all you write but I really like you illustrations, they are very expressive.
- on March 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you
on March 25, 2013 at 7:34 pm | Reply exodus151

Hey there! It’s my first time stopping by, and I have to say the scope of this is truly impressive. I’ll be reading on with great interest. Also, kudos for the intriguing prose. It’s visually stimulating and poetic; there’s a lot going under the surface here.
- on March 25, 2013 at 8:02 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you, Jon, that means a lot to me. Glad you like it. Cheryl
on March 29, 2013 at 12:51 am | Reply laurabwilliamsdesigns

I don’t know which is more powerful your words or the drawing. Amazing work,
- on March 31, 2013 at 10:05 am | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Hi Laura, thank you, I appreciate it. I love Turtle Dude BTW, it’s almost like a print, and the textures and colours you used are quite beautiful. Good to meet you.
on April 11, 2013 at 8:23 pm | Reply philosophywithfries

beautiful drawings. I’ll have to go back to catch up. This is very compelling work
- on April 11, 2013 at 8:27 pm | Reply cherylmoore
  
  Thank you Denise,

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