Apex Publications discussion

This is another story with depth and many layers. It was beautifully told, with an intricate use of language. Actually, for me, the language is what drew me into the story.

Even though it's complete as it is, there so much more that I wanted to know, especially about Brother Nam'd-Law. What does he know and how does he know it? I feel like there's an entire story just with him.

Brother Frank is another complex character. He seems drawn to the to what he's trying to cure, like a temptation he can barely resist.

What did you think?

That wouldn't be silly. It was verbose. When I first started reading, I was afraid I'd find it tedious, but for me it worked in this story. It drew me in, rather than pushing me away.

I didn't get this story, but it could be I read it when I was really tired. I need to try retreading it and see if I can get a better grip on it. I did love the words Matt used. He painted an engaging world with deep characters.

Thanks, Matt. I was just coming over to post the link to your post. :)

Lots of Matt's writing has a intellectual, philosophical tilt to it. I found the style quite effective for this story. Some amazing imagery... one that comes to mind is the metaphor of the institution showing as much as a glacier.

Something like Prometheus Possessed would make for an excellent short film.

Thank you for the link Matt. Yes, reading the devotional did help put the story in a better context, especially when you said it was the very soul being expelled by the curers. For some reason I didnt make that link the first time I read the story, but I went back and read it a second time (after reading the devotional) and totally "got it." I do love the contrast of the dark and light. How the city above is like a paradise, but deep in the bowels of the city something very dark is happening. I felt this story was a great combination of many different ideas and feelings, leaving me wanting more and wondering what happens next to a society that so actively expells the soul?