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A peek behind the curtain at Second Dawn...

I'm sorry this is a day late, everyone. I came down with a cold last week and my schedule was thrown off. I'm feeling much better now, and I'm back on track. 😊

And I'm very excited for Part 16! Again, the visuals were a challenge as I wanted to bring as much realism as possible. The story was fun to write as well; although for different reasons than usual.

As always, I'm so eager to hear what you think! 💖EDIT: I wasn't happy with one of the images and I edited dialogue for clarity... 😁

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Alyson Greaves

Live reaction go! The first page is such an exciting place to start. Jill knows she’s always under surveillance, but she doesn’t ‘know’ it; the curtain’s only just being pulled back for her, and unlike Holly she’s yet to truly see inside the operation. I have to wonder if she’ll start behaving differently when she’s fully internalised just how on display she is at all times, or whether she’s already resigned herself to that assumption. I love Xu here, too, defending the girls’ interiority. He’s a passionate believer in the power of his operation to properly reshape men into women, and in the liberating power of femininity. And he’s a Big Softie™, too (don’t look at Privilege Level Zero). Even, in the next page, defending Adele to Kaschak! If I were to have to be kidnapped (and not into the waiting arms of *my* little universe) I think, overall, I’d pick Xu. “There are those whose gender is not as rigid as it is for others.” — Clever to flatter Kaschak’s likely belief in his own masculinity. Kaschak, I imagine, is probably cut from the Davis cloth; probably believes he would immediately kill himself rather than submit. He could never be one of the girls. (The girls wouldn’t want him.) Nervous about the phrasing of “Holly will be retired” though. The view into Xu’s history! Incredible. And he looks so sad when he’s speaking of his past. Almost makes me feel sorry for the old bastard. LMAO at the duelling philosophies. Xu: me when I’m reading the philosophical bits. Kaschak: me when I’m reading the hot bits. Darkly hilarious that he doesn’t need to sell these women, too, that it’s all instead part of the theatre. Although, I guess, imagine how many security guards he’d need if he kept them all! Might need some sort of… dormitory… (sorry) And then we meet Olivia and I definitely don’t feel sorry for Xu any more! Even as uncomfortable as he seems with Kaschak’s crass attitude. More references to making history! I remember Dr Dawson raising it ages ago. Can’t wait to be horrified by what this turns out to be! Oh my God. Cliffhanger! Welp, time to go to sleep until the end of the month to shorten the time until I find out what this is about… (Also I’m glad you’re feeling better!)

Andre

Jill is pissed. I would love to know what set her off. How did she know, they were being watched, she's looking up.

Andre

Xu, thinks Jill will replace Holly for good. After all this, what makes Xu believe, Jill will continue to work for Second Dawn.

Maggie Heels

OMG... Xu... If one would turn a blind eye to the kidnapping of innocents and their sale after forced feminization, he's kinda cool guy... an artist, philanthropist if he's like Leonardo da Vinci then Jill is his Mona Lisa or maybe if he's like Michelangelo then Jill is his La Madonna della Pietà... but who is our Emory then... ohhh wait I know... 5th Element... supreme human being... able to create all of this... ❣️❣️❣️ P.S. The bet on whether Adele will submit to Jill or not reminds me of the movie "Trading Places" and the bet between the Randolph & Mortimer brothers for one dollar...

Alyson Greaves

Thank you! I think, as someone on the supply side of feminisation myself, I’m predisposed to be slightly too generous with monstrous people if they happen to be increasing the number of girls in the world… :3

Pelicanboss

E, is Xu actually saying what I think he's saying with "a reminder of where I've been"? Is he a transman forced by abuse during childhood seeking a means to revenge as a man? It would explain his motivation to transform men into women. If that's what you're suggesting this is really something important, wow! Yes/No?

Maggie Heels

I'm also sharing that thought with you... that picture of small girl is extremely suspicious...

Ella Cherry

Me too! Very suspicious, intriguing and great formatted story!

Ella Cherry

It’s always a delight to see you building your characters so well, makes the story so much better!

ckarya

Wow, pelicanboss' comment totally threw me off! It hadn't even crossed my mind when reading the episode, but damn, it makes sense! The one-on-one between Mr. Xu and Kaschak, very interesting. Two totally different points of view, one deep and philosophical, from a sociopath who has "invested" himself in the role of God... or "Avenging Angel" (we'll see if Pelicanboss' theory has hit the nail on the head) and the other from a tawdry, dirty, horny, bored millionaire sociopath who doesn't know what to do with his vast amounts of money.... Based on Mr. Xu's words, and Jill addressing the drone at the end, it seems to me that the visit to the hot springs was not as innocent as it seemed .... Aaaah!!! ¡¡¡¡¡Emory I love you and hate you in equal parts, this is worse than LOST!!!!! ¡¡¡¡¡Questions, theories and more and more and more and more questions!!!!! I hope it has an ending (no rush, I think there's still story for a while) well tied and that it answers all the questions!!!! hehehehe.😉 PS: Where is Holly?, will we meet Gina and.... Olivia?, how are Connor and Ryan? Will we meet the Coven, its components and how it works...? And the toys...? AAAAhhh!!! more and more questions!!!!! I love your work Em!😍

Emily

I think we all know what happened to the cute girl in the photo

Doctor Stepford

I hope to see soon the other two competitors Hanna and Liza i'm sure that they Will be smoking hot

findesiecle

Your graphic artistry excellence is closely rivaled by your plot direction and dialogue writing.

Jennifer (edited)

Comment edits

2026-09-14 23:00 "We'll drink to those who find freedom in the most unexpected of places." I hate to give Xu any credit but that's a great line.
2023-02-22 03:50

Emory Ahlberg

Stay tuned, Andre! 😊 Happily, you’ll only have to wait a few more days.

Emory Ahlberg

That’s a good question, Andre. Xu, it seems, believes Jill is will choose as Holly did—relative freedom and wealth in exchange for helping to keep Second Dawn operational. And, of course, the promise that she can “steer the ship” to make it less cruel.

Emory Ahlberg

All I can say for now is that you’ll learn more about the girl in the photo relatively soon. 😊

Emory Ahlberg

Aww. Fin, thank you! As ever, my goal is for each image to feel like a screenshot from a film. I finally think I might be getting close!

Tiki D

I wonder how is Conner/Connie doing?

Emily

Obviously Xu is talking about himself or should I say herself.

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you, Maggie! 💖 Xu definitely has a PHILOSOPHY which he likes to tell to anybody who will listen. I think it's clear that he despises most of the people he needs to associate with, but also that he's happy to use them to suit his own ends. And, YES, the alcohol bet was absolutely inspired by "Trading Places!" Good catch!

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you so much, Ella! I really had fun writing Xu's dialogue for this one. He may be despicable, but at least he has a point of view! 🙂

Emory Ahlberg

Your live reactions always make me so happy! Wow! According to Davis, at least, Xu IS a Big Softie despite his shady business. I think it's a little true -- especially in comparison to the others in the Platinum Star club. The dueling philosophies between Xu and Kaschak were so much fun to write. And as for the references to making history, you're right that Dr. Dawson was talking about that earlier. Buckle up! 😊

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you so much, ckarya! I'm glad you found the conversation between Xu and Kaschak interesting - it's always fun to explore the different perspectives of characters in a story. And you're right, things may not be as innocent as they seem at the hot springs... As for Holly, Gina, Olivia, Connor, Ryan, and the Coven... well, let's just say that they all have their roles to play in the story. 😉

Emory Ahlberg

He probably practiced that one in the mirror. 😉

Emory Ahlberg

It hasn't been all that long since Jill so Conner / Connie last. So... still stuck in the hole that is "Privilege Level 0." 😬

stacy C

I didn't realise Xu was so sentimental.....or more like he's just trying to justify everything he's done....hmmm probably more like it. x

Emory Ahlberg

He certainly has a lot of thoughts rattling around in that skull of his! 😉

Jessica Thence

I forgot about Olivia! Right? Or did I not even know her?