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I Bring the Fire #0.5
Atomic
Sigyn is prophesied to be the consort of a king. Instead she marries a fool. Centuries after his chaos destroys their marriage, the fallout really begins ...
38 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2016
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C. Gockel
67 books573 followersC. Gockel got her start writing fanfiction, and she is not ashamed! Much. She received emails, messages and reviews from her fans telling her she should 'do this professionally'. She didn't; because she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband's nagging wore her down: "You could be the next '50 Shades of Gray' and I could retire!" Unfortunately, the author isn't much for writing smut. She is sad about this; she'd love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.
At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
Ms. Gockel loves to hear from readers. She can be reached by email at: cgockel.publishing at gmail.com
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At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
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January 29, 2020
"She finds herself wondering what Loki would do. She blinks. He'd lie through his teeth".
A short, intriguing look at the family dynamic of Loki and Sgyin, set against a modern Asgard that grows tired of Odin's strict rule. I'm quite curious to see what the author has done with these unique circumstances in the main series.
A short, intriguing look at the family dynamic of Loki and Sgyin, set against a modern Asgard that grows tired of Odin's strict rule. I'm quite curious to see what the author has done with these unique circumstances in the main series.
August 4, 2020
This book was a roller coaster for me, and not in a good way.
I really struggled to get into the story for the first two chapters. Things were happening but they were flying by too fast to really get a feel for them; characters were introduced without any real distinction; and I couldn’t quite put my finger on what this story was going to be about.
Norse Gods in Hiroshima? Loki and Sigyn falling back in love? An uprising in Asgard?
I would’ve been down for any of those things, but unfortunately, none really came to fruition.
Instead of this book being a standalone story, it felt more like I’d ripped the first few chapters out of a novel and just when I was starting to think I could enjoy it, it ended.
Idk. Maybe it’s me. Every Norse book I’ve tried reading (except Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology) has ended with me scratching my head. This book has an overall high rating! So it’s gotta be me... right?
I really struggled to get into the story for the first two chapters. Things were happening but they were flying by too fast to really get a feel for them; characters were introduced without any real distinction; and I couldn’t quite put my finger on what this story was going to be about.
Norse Gods in Hiroshima? Loki and Sigyn falling back in love? An uprising in Asgard?
I would’ve been down for any of those things, but unfortunately, none really came to fruition.
Instead of this book being a standalone story, it felt more like I’d ripped the first few chapters out of a novel and just when I was starting to think I could enjoy it, it ended.
Idk. Maybe it’s me. Every Norse book I’ve tried reading (except Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology) has ended with me scratching my head. This book has an overall high rating! So it’s gotta be me... right?
June 13, 2021
This was a great story! The characters were highly developed.
August 4, 2021
This book really wasn't for me, and I think there's multiple reasons for that.
First, is the fact that Sigun loved Loke immensely. So much so that she was willing to give up her own freedom to protect him. And I know this is a retelling, that the author took creative license, but when you use someone else's culture to tell a story, please try to respect the original. I mean, Sigun didn't chose to marry Loke either. That was Odin's way to try and keep Loke under control.
Then there was the setting of Sigun being called down to earth by prayers from folks across the world, often related to American history and not Norwegian or Nordic, which kinda goes hand in hand with what I mentioned above.
It also goes hand in hand with the fact that I had no idea what the story was! I've seen reviewers say I should have read the first book in the series first, but I think a prequel should be able to stand on its own, and this one did not.
Also a disclaimer: I'm currently very bitter and frustrated because health-issues, so I might be harder in my reviews than usual. I do not mean this as an attack on the writer in anyway, and I know a lot of folks like this book-series, but it just wasn't for me.
First, is the fact that Sigun loved Loke immensely. So much so that she was willing to give up her own freedom to protect him. And I know this is a retelling, that the author took creative license, but when you use someone else's culture to tell a story, please try to respect the original. I mean, Sigun didn't chose to marry Loke either. That was Odin's way to try and keep Loke under control.
Then there was the setting of Sigun being called down to earth by prayers from folks across the world, often related to American history and not Norwegian or Nordic, which kinda goes hand in hand with what I mentioned above.
It also goes hand in hand with the fact that I had no idea what the story was! I've seen reviewers say I should have read the first book in the series first, but I think a prequel should be able to stand on its own, and this one did not.
Also a disclaimer: I'm currently very bitter and frustrated because health-issues, so I might be harder in my reviews than usual. I do not mean this as an attack on the writer in anyway, and I know a lot of folks like this book-series, but it just wasn't for me.
July 19, 2020
A short, quick read, told from Sigyn's, the ex-wife of Loki, point of view. If I hadn't read Wolves before this I probably would have been mostly confused, but now I feel like I got more information.
September 14, 2016
If you haven't read Loki's story, this one might bewilder you and leave you very unsatisfied. As a background to the facts and plot you already know though it is interesting. It shows his ex-wife's point of view and more of his character and reasons. Unfortunately it's a bit thin, I had expected more of a story, not only patches in between his as told in the series...
February 27, 2018
I loved this story because you see things through Sigyn’s eyes and having read the “I Bring The Fire” series, you really get a full view of her. I really enjoyed seeing her perspective of Loki and that she did have real feelings for him.
June 25, 2019
It's been a long time since I've read within the mythology genre. Glad I already have Wolves on my kindle because this was an fascinating spin on the characters we know. Look forward to reading more in this world. I loved how well crafted each personality was.
November 23, 2016
this absolutely blew my mind!! cant wait to read the series!!!
June 5, 2017
I enjoyed it.
A short story from I Bring the Fire on Sigyn's point of view.
If you did read the full series you'll probably like this.
A short story from I Bring the Fire on Sigyn's point of view.
If you did read the full series you'll probably like this.
October 21, 2017
While this is a very short story, entire series is the type of reading I enjoy most. Great characters, plot, consistency throughout. Well done!
April 5, 2019
I really like this book. It was a fun read. I will read more by this author.
July 5, 2019
Loved this!! Can't wait to dive into the series this short story is from.
January 24, 2020
Atomic: An I Bring the Fire Short Story (A Loki Series)
by C. Gockel
I was not ready for the complete theme change after the prologue, but when it happened, so early in the story, I kept reading this short story which has only four chapters. My love of all things Nordic captured me at once. The relationship between Loki and Sigyn was told very well. Loki, like a lot of other Asgardian Gods, takes many lovers. As Sigyn is standing in the middle of the atomic holocaust of Hiroshima, she is almost at her limit of handling the psychic cries for help.
Although this is only a short story, I found myself drawn into the story of Sigyn and her relationship with Loki and her memories of a time long ago. However, she cannot ignore the whirlwind of the destruction of the first atomic bomb blast. If this is any indication of the series of books she has published about Sigyn, you can be sure I will look for them! I believe I'll put "I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves " very high on my 'must buy' list!
C. Gockel. Atomic: An I Bring the Fire Short Story (Kindle Location 84).
by C. Gockel
I was not ready for the complete theme change after the prologue, but when it happened, so early in the story, I kept reading this short story which has only four chapters. My love of all things Nordic captured me at once. The relationship between Loki and Sigyn was told very well. Loki, like a lot of other Asgardian Gods, takes many lovers. As Sigyn is standing in the middle of the atomic holocaust of Hiroshima, she is almost at her limit of handling the psychic cries for help.
Although this is only a short story, I found myself drawn into the story of Sigyn and her relationship with Loki and her memories of a time long ago. However, she cannot ignore the whirlwind of the destruction of the first atomic bomb blast. If this is any indication of the series of books she has published about Sigyn, you can be sure I will look for them! I believe I'll put "I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves " very high on my 'must buy' list!
C. Gockel. Atomic: An I Bring the Fire Short Story (Kindle Location 84).
January 23, 2022
I find it hard to review short stories but here we go.
I was expecting with where it is in the series that this book would be easier to read or understand as there wouldn't need to be as much context as there was. However, I was not pleasantly surprised by this as I was very much confused.
It felt like the middle of a novel, I just thought I had missed so much and even though people say that you should read the first book in the series before this a short story should be able to stand on its own.
I did however love the writing style and the characters. The author does emotions well and Sigyn was done with a particular pain that I thought was done well.
Overall, I do want to read the series now so wolves will be one of my next reads but I would not recommend this as a stand-alone story.
I was expecting with where it is in the series that this book would be easier to read or understand as there wouldn't need to be as much context as there was. However, I was not pleasantly surprised by this as I was very much confused.
It felt like the middle of a novel, I just thought I had missed so much and even though people say that you should read the first book in the series before this a short story should be able to stand on its own.
I did however love the writing style and the characters. The author does emotions well and Sigyn was done with a particular pain that I thought was done well.
Overall, I do want to read the series now so wolves will be one of my next reads but I would not recommend this as a stand-alone story.
November 6, 2024
A short, intriguing look at the family dynamics of Loki and Sigyn, set against a modern Asgard that grows tired of Odin's strict rule.
Things were happening too fast to really get a feel for them; characters were introduced without any real distinction; and I couldn’t quite put my finger on what this story was going to be about. Norse Gods in Hiroshima, Loki and Sigyn fall back in love, An uprising in Asgard. It felt more like ripped the first few chapters out of a novel and just when I could enjoy it, it ended.
Things were happening too fast to really get a feel for them; characters were introduced without any real distinction; and I couldn’t quite put my finger on what this story was going to be about. Norse Gods in Hiroshima, Loki and Sigyn fall back in love, An uprising in Asgard. It felt more like ripped the first few chapters out of a novel and just when I could enjoy it, it ended.
July 28, 2025
I throughly enjoyed this prequel to the series I Bring the Fire. I’m sure it would not be as interesting to someone that doesn’t have at least a bit of knowledge about Asgard and its denizens. Because it’s a short story there isn’t much character development but the plot is great. I’m looking forward to reading the series.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author and this is my honest review.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author and this is my honest review.
July 5, 2020
The story starts at Hiroshima and tries to blend the Asgard characters with human history. It's an interesting development, except the history is a little off with the AK-47 appearing before it does in human history.
From there on I could swear I have read every detail in some other book - probably Wolves by C. Gockel.
From there on I could swear I have read every detail in some other book - probably Wolves by C. Gockel.
April 19, 2023
I finally had enough with mystery short stories and thought I would try a fantasy short story. And I’ve been kinda curious about Norse myth ever since A Gathering of Ravens. This short is okay but again, I am not enticed to read a full novel from the author. It’s my thing with novellas and short stories- I never quite have a connection to this story form.
November 25, 2018
It has been a few months since I have read the whole „I bring the Fire“ series up to book 6, so it was a bit „uninteresting“ for me to get back to this universe. I liked Sigyn before already, and this book didn't give a lot of new insights.
August 21, 2021
Fantasy listening 🎧
A will written fantasy Sci-Fi novella from the view of Sigyn the ex-wife of Loki. I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick read or listening. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening 2021
Alexa reads to me due to eye damage and issues from shingles. Stay safe
A will written fantasy Sci-Fi novella from the view of Sigyn the ex-wife of Loki. I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick read or listening. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening 2021
Alexa reads to me due to eye damage and issues from shingles. Stay safe
July 19, 2021
Well technically this short story shows the life for the book "I Bring the Fire" but from Loki's wife's perspective.
January 12, 2025
Oden is in a tizzy.
Humans have made an atom bomb and Asgard is in a thither.
Humans have made an atom bomb and Asgard is in a thither.
April 13, 2025
This story covers some of what happened to Loki from Sigyn’s point of view. This will make more sense if you have read the rest of the I Bring the Fire series first.
November 26, 2016
A must read if you have read the I Bring The Fire Series
May 7, 2019
While I very much enjoyed this story(stories?) and seeing some events in the series from a different angle, it sometimes felt a little fragmented and jarring with the broad span it covered with the gaps in time between chapters.
I understand why it was written the way it was, given it is only meant to be a short story, it felt more that it was just about simply viewing events from a different character's perspective rather than really getting to see another character developed the way I was hoping.
Still a good read!
I understand why it was written the way it was, given it is only meant to be a short story, it felt more that it was just about simply viewing events from a different character's perspective rather than really getting to see another character developed the way I was hoping.
Still a good read!
September 27, 2016
This is a short story about Sigyn and Loki who were married and about their relationship including her witnessing some events that happened here (so you will be able to relate to those).
I found reading it hard work, and it is not really stand alone as it misses some information. I think you would be better off reading the first full book in the series not this. Nice writing style but it didn't do it for me.
I found reading it hard work, and it is not really stand alone as it misses some information. I think you would be better off reading the first full book in the series not this. Nice writing style but it didn't do it for me.
December 3, 2016
As the header says, a short story - an introduction of sorts to a series about Loki. The Norse gods are real, their powers are science rather than magical (or magic itself is science of a different order). The estranged wife of Loki, Sigyn, is drawn to Hiroshima just after the bomb is detonated - but for what reason?
An intriguing introduction to a series that I'll follow - I seem to have acquired the first novel in the sequence already...
An intriguing introduction to a series that I'll follow - I seem to have acquired the first novel in the sequence already...
June 27, 2017
This was a pretty cool short story. Definitely made me want to read the whole series!
April 30, 2017
I wanted to give it more stars for the premise alone, but it seems almost like both a prequel and a link between two books at the same time. As I'm not a big fan of Norse mythology, I'll give the rest of the series a miss.
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