by PaladinInBlack
That ending was a little too hard of a left turn for me but otherwise great!
The ending felt pretty forced, but I suppose that was due to the challenge condition. Even with it being a sort of bad end for the MC, it was apparent your heart wasn't in it.
Also no twins issue?
I know I have read this story before somewhere. Not sure if it was you or if you stole it.
And to one of the Anon commenters, he didn't cannibalize the chef... That was the gourmet dinner that was prepared!
... you probably saw it at EMSCA where I originally published it. For whatever reason, Literotica won't let me use the same screen name I use there. I think I mention this under my Biography section- I'll have to check.
Cannibalism. He DID NOT eat the gourmet chef, but instead ate the meal Jen prepared.
Rushed ending. Guilty. I had to get it done by a deadline, and had to end on the assigned quote. I did not have much interest in the story past this point, but have been approached about additional chapters- so that may happen, possibly by other authors. Of course, anyone can track down that grumpy genii and get their own version of the wish!
To all- thank you for reading and any helpful comments!
I love how you incorporated the required closing line.
Reminds me of a New Yorker cartoon: Two men in a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean. One man is smiling. The other man is saying: “Dr. Lecter! Dr. Lecter, what are we going to do? There’s no sign of land, and all we have in the boat with us is [holds up one hand] some fava beans [holds up his other hand] and this nice Chianti!”
I love the story, but I was hoping to see more chapters because it's short. I hope someone or you could reboot this.