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“No one can tell what goes on in between the person you were and the person you become. No one can chart that blue and lonely section of hell. There are no maps of the change. You just come out the other side. Or you don't.”

― Stephen King, The Stand

Phew, okay. This is a long episode at 29 pages, but I had a lot of story to tell. We're nearly at 500 pages of Homecoming and close to the finale of Season 2!

I really, really can't wait to see your thoughts on this one. 😊

P.S. Oh, and I have new cover art!

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Gemma

Hmm, looking for a fairytale outcome to begin next chapter and for Kris’s sleeping beauty to awake and become her knight in shining armour. Which direction will you take this story Emory. Maybe more drama I suspect to keep us all on edge before the tide changes?

Alyson Greaves

LOVE the cover art! Can’t wait to read when I get home :)

Tiki D

This was interesting twist towards the end. About Kris going back to Alan instead of Kayla.

Tiki D

The Chris part of Kris really is hestanting about capturing Victor.

Tiki D

Alan already knew why Ben arrived at house. Interesting.

Robertlouis

The Ben/Alan part really gave me a WTF moment, which stirs the plot even further. Meanwhile Kris seems to have abandoned Chris altogether, although I’m not entirely sure about that. And while Kris has done the morally right thing by Victor, it hasn’t resolved her problem with Bella. Everything is still wide open. As Kris herself said, some fights are lost before they even begin. Terrific art as always, Emory, with everything in Kris’s expressions. And the cover art is spectacular.

Robertlouis

I also think that when Kris opens the mirror dialogue with her alter ego, she already knows that nothing is going to come back and that Chris has ceased to be to all intents and purposes. She’s now her own woman and, whatever comes her way, she’ll face it as a woman. How that will affect her relationship with Kayla, such as it may be, remains to be seen.

ckarya

I love the new cover... it's as haunting as the story! In the two images of Kris walking through the cold streets, she looks beautiful, really beautiful. As always the story never stops growing. Many open fronts, new surprises (Alan's fiancée!?) and very interesting bits of information (different agendas of the kidnapped boys...). I think Victor will be a very interesting and powerful ally in the future, I don't think he will be a fleeting appearance in the story.

Maggie Heels

I'm so happy she saved Victor ❣️❣️❣️Victor pog... more of him please, he looks like a strong ally...

Alyson Greaves

“I’m the armour, you’re the heart I’m supposed to protect” goes so fucking hard

sketchyqueen

now this is interesting! i feel like i couldn’t comment really on the last home coming cause it was real lewd 🫣 i did like this chapter those the breaking down of kris’ character with the mirror scene. i feel like talking to yourself in the mirror truly is a moment of breakdown. you know there’s gonna be no response but you still do it and create an argument. i honestly thought kris was going to give up that man. i’m also surprised bella doesn’t have sensors or something for when that gun is fired because i doubt those tranquilizers are cheap. plus if detectives were watching kris i half expected bella to be. either way im super stoked to see where this story goes!!! great work emory!!

stacy C

OMG now u r even quoting my fav author as well....I luv u even more :-) x

Elrod W

Very interesting. 1) I don't think we've seen the last of Victor. 2) after hearing Cindy's BS story, and seeing Kris/Chris appear to be trying to rekindle a relationship with Kayla, and with Alan saying "I know why you're here", I somehow think Ben is going to throw the "Bullshit" flag on this one. (10-yard penalty, loss of down!) 3) We have "camera guy' and his report - when does that get to Ben? What does Ben do with it? Here I thought you were going to tie up at least one loose end, but you've opened Pandora's Box a little wider with 2 more! (Not that I'm objecting - I really like this tale you're weaving!)

Elrod W

Oh, and one thing that's bugged me from early on - camera-guy really pisses me off! Referring to a human as "it"? Really? What a festering pile of donkey excrement! If any of the characters deserve "the treatment", it's that bigoted poor excuse for an idiot's stand-in, that repulsive stain on humanity! Chris/Kris is human, with all the entitlement to being treated with dignity as any of us!

findesiecle

Cover --> "Max Payne" and "The Ring" vibes... Page #9. Amazing. From the perfect reflection in the mirror to her "derriere dimples"...Wow! Page #22...Kris sits like a proper lady now...

findesiecle

I forgot to mention your sneaky composition on page #3...Lol!

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you, Gemma! Victor certainly seems resourceful enough to help Kris. But then - he might expect her to be free to be his "go to" girl after that! More drama? ME!? 😉

Emory Ahlberg

Thank youuuu - I loved that line, if I can toot my horn a little bit. and 🤣 🤣 🤣 - Yeah, even the tranquilizer wasn't enough to kill his mood.

Emory Ahlberg

Yes, she seems to feel a deeper connection to Alan than to Kayla.

Emory Ahlberg

They know it's not right... That it would make them complicit in Bella's evil.

Emory Ahlberg

"The Cunt" told him he was coming - but what did she tell him to say??

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you, Robert. Yes, Kris's moral compass is still working after all she's been through. But you're right, her troubles with Bella are far from over. Not to mention Camilla, aka the Cunt! And what about Alan. Is he really on her side? I really enjoyed making Kris's expressions in this one as she sort of battled with herself. And I'm glad you liked the cover art!!! It was fun to make.

Emory Ahlberg

Kris is indeed becoming her own person. But is she separate from Chris? They both seem to share memories, at least. Kayla is definitely a bridge Kris will have to cross when she comes to it - assuming it isn't burned. Right now, she's got a lot on her plate just dealing with Bella and her own freedom and Kayla's survival.

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you so much, Arya! Yeah, I wanted those images of Kris in the cold to reflect her isolation and determination. She is indeed beautiful, but it's a cold beauty right now. Victor has definitely made an impression! Whether he becomes an ally remains to be seen, but Kris could use someone in her corner right about now.

Emory Ahlberg

I'm glad you're happy about that, Maggie! Victor certainly showed himself to be a different kind of character than we first thought. Strong allies are hard to come by in Kris's world, so it'll be interesting to see what role he plays going forward. 😉

Emory Ahlberg

Thank you, Nina! Yeah, the last chapter was a bit... intense. 😅 I'm glad you liked this one and the mirror scene connected with you. It's true - sometimes we need to confront ourselves in the most literal way. I mean, I think we've all done it at some point, right? Bella is cunning but not omniscient. Although Kris is taking some pretty big risks right now....

Emory Ahlberg

Thanks, Stacy! King has been a fav of mine for a long time. I think he mixes horror, pathos, and insight like few others.

Emory Ahlberg

Elrod, thank you! Your sports references are always on point. 😄 1) Victor has certainly left an impression. It'd be a shame if we didn't see more of him.... 2) Yeah, the "bullshit" flag might be getting prepped as we speak. Ben's a detective, after all. Skepticism comes with the job. Unless, of course, there's more to the story... 3) Yep, the PI's report is a ticking time bomb. When and where it goes off could change everything.....

Emory Ahlberg

💖 Oooh, yeah. That dude is an a-hole. But, hopefully, it shows the kind of ignorance Chris / Kris is also up against, even aside from her more immediate and life-threatening troubles.

Emory Ahlberg

Thanks, Fin! I'm glad the cover art gave off those vibes! That's exactly what I was aiming for. I still love Max Payne after all these years. Page 9 was a tough one to get right, but I'm happy with how it turned out! 🤣 for page #3 - I like to keep you on your toes!