I really enjoy when a story subverts my expectations. Every time I thought I knew the direction this was headed, it changed course and kept me guessing. 👏
Anyone else get the sense that Stephen was warning writers??? “There is no shortcut to the top, and jealousy can drive you to madness if you let it.” 🫣🤔
So many wonderful twists. Like Stanley, the moment you thought you had worked out where this story was going it suddenly yanked you in a new, unexpected direction. Really enjoyed reading this!
Great story, superb writing, and feels center of the target for the Twilight Zone vibe. I could easily see this as part of the Season 1 lineup. Great stuff, man.
Really enjoyed this one, Stephen!! That took a few turns I definitely wasn't expecting!! (also that almost happened to me one time at a comedy club 👁️👁️)
Whoa. This was brilliant!!!! Def took turns I didn’t expect! Damn dude. You’re a wonderful writer.
Ah, thanks mate! Means a lot ❤️
I gotta learn from ya haha
Lol honestly this story just sort of fell in my lap! Think I need help lol.
So twisted. I really need to get my hands on that joke book.
You may have to stick it back together 🤷♂️
I really enjoy when a story subverts my expectations. Every time I thought I knew the direction this was headed, it changed course and kept me guessing. 👏
Thanks William. Glad you enjoyed it.
Anyone else get the sense that Stephen was warning writers??? “There is no shortcut to the top, and jealousy can drive you to madness if you let it.” 🫣🤔
🤣🤣 speaking from the heart
I feel like you wrote this for us (me)… Being a part of The Substack Zone event is testing my ability to take heed of your warning!
God, tell me about it! Some of them are just infuriatingly-good!
So many wonderful twists. Like Stanley, the moment you thought you had worked out where this story was going it suddenly yanked you in a new, unexpected direction. Really enjoyed reading this!
Thank you Nick! The whole Substack Zone thing made this a fun one to write ❤️
Great story, superb writing, and feels center of the target for the Twilight Zone vibe. I could easily see this as part of the Season 1 lineup. Great stuff, man.
Thanks Shane! The idea just sort of landed in my lap, felt like luck in a way 🤷♂️❤️
Really enjoyed this one, Stephen!! That took a few turns I definitely wasn't expecting!! (also that almost happened to me one time at a comedy club 👁️👁️)
Thanks Adam! And oh wow, I need to hear more about that 😂
It was creepy and surreal, it would make a great episode of TV. 📺
Ah thanks Reda! I'd love to see it appear on TV one day 🤞🏻❤️
Whoa! The twists in reality were great! Gave me that slipping, sliding feeling of madness. Poor Stanley!
Thanks Liz! Yup, poor Stanley. Was he ever a comedian, even a failing one?