Cut Loose - A Nire 'Reaper' Ryan Story

Snowship · Post by **Snowship** » Tue, 1. Jun 10, 10:48

Nice reading stephen, can't wait til the next chapter

mr.WHO · Post by **mr.WHO** » Wed, 9. Jun 10, 01:54

Bloody damn fine fine writing, I'm eager for more

travisdh1 · Post by **travisdh1** » Thu, 10. Jun 10, 20:49

Must.... have.... more.

See how you've gone and made me addicted, now I'm gonna be waiting on every new chapter.

stephenhealey · Post by **stephenhealey** » Wed, 23. Jun 10, 22:49

Hi everyone (anyone)

Snowship, mr.WHO, travisdh1... Thank you for those wonderful comments. I really do appreciate it.

I must again apologise for disappearing with out trace yet again. I know how frustrating it is to start reading a story then stop then try and pick it up again.... and I apologise for taking my second long gap from this.

My Dad was told a couple of months ago that he likely had lung cancer and they were sending him for a biopsy to confirm this. Long story short, due to a blood problem with clotting, this biopsy has never happened. Meanwhile, they now think from x-rays etc that rather than lung cancer, his lymphomo has returned (cancer of the lymph nodes which he had about 5 years ago) but again, without the biopsy they cant be sure and so can't begin treatment...

Anyway... as you can imagine haven't been feeling like writing etc and nor indeed have I played any X3 for a few months... but with this story about 2/3 to 3/4 finished... I'd hate to leave it as is!

I have a little project going on just now with building a 'pub shed' out my back yard which is helping to keep me busy but is nearing completion... SSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO...... I'm hoping to start back a wee bit of writing in about few weeks or so from now.

So again, apologies to everyone who spent some time reading this story only to see it wasn't finished but hope to rectify that soon.

All the best to you all.

Stephen

gsheriston · Post by **gsheriston** » Thu, 24. Jun 10, 09:08

stephenhealey wrote:... but hope to rectify that soon.

That's good news at least... Sorry to hear about all the stuff keeping you away, but glad you have the right priorities; a story can wait of course.

Must admit I'm kinda waiting until it's all done so I can read it end-to-end hence the lack of comments, but I'm still watching the thread! Good luck with it all, Stephen. We're still with you

SpitfireJB · Post by **SpitfireJB** » Fri, 16. Jul 10, 01:28

Hey keep it up when you can but don't risk the things that ARE important in life. We can wait, they can't. Best of wishes for your dad.

Shane

ZOMBO6F · Post by **ZOMBO6F** » Fri, 16. Jul 10, 11:00

(read to chapter 11) *standing ovation* *thunderous applause* (speechless in awe)

stephenhealey · Post by **stephenhealey** » Wed, 21. Jul 10, 18:48

Gary, Shane, ZOMBO6F...

... Thanks guys.

Unfortunately this is now sounding like I'm trotting out excuses but started the next chapter, done a short memorial service, had the gang meet for a last minute briefing before splitting up to sort out their own little missions and... my laptop graphics card has fried (Dell XPS 1710 with geforce 7950GTX) Although this story and more importantly my reference sheets for writing it as well as my open office etc is safely tucked away on the hard drive of the laptop... but with no visuals I can't access it...

Writing this message using my daughters pc which is my old old old old dell inspiron 1100 which I booted up (sometime yesterday i think) to allow me on today...

Anyways, with money being a bit tight I dont see me repairing or replacing my XPS for a few months which means to continue this story I'll have to use this pc without notes etc which means checking back on the story to get names/places/stations right etc all the time so progress will be slow... which means by my usual pace, almost non existant.... and i need to rewrite what i had already done (Heavy sigh)

Thanks for all your patience and encouragement guys, I'll try not to let you down.

Oh ZOMBO6F, stop reading now... the story is all downhill after chapter 11!

ZOMBO6F · Post by **ZOMBO6F** » Thu, 22. Jul 10, 06:29

So not true.the story just keeps getting better.

IronCladWolf · Post by **IronCladWolf** » Tue, 3. Aug 10, 21:20

I have just spent the best part of the evening reading through your story and I must say that it really is of the highest standard. The depth of character is really good, whilst the storyline itself is really interesting. Thanks for sharing, I will happily read this at whatever speed you produce it at.

Best of luck

travisdh1 · Post by **travisdh1** » Wed, 4. Aug 10, 19:52

Some things are more important than X, I'd say your dad would qualify. Hope they get him squared away soon (I spent 1 hair raising week not knowing what was going on with my dad some years back, suffice it to say it's not fun.)

cj-spartacus · Post by **cj-spartacus** » Thu, 5. Aug 10, 05:56

I actually love this.

There's no reason why you (with a little grammar tweaking) shouldn't be a professional novelist. It has depth and style and the characters are believable to the point of jumping out my screen and becoming my friends.

I'm a little jealous of your ability.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

CJ

stephenhealey · Post by **stephenhealey** » Sun, 8. Aug 10, 01:46

Guys,

Can I say a heartfelt thank you for the supportive comments you've been leaving for me and regarding my dad. It's humbling to have people taking time out of their own lives to read my stuff and leave a comment. Thanks.

Well the good news is that I have now done Chapter 29... You'll find it back a page pasted in under Chapter 28.

The bad news is that it's late, and I haven't even read it over so I reserve the right to go back and pull it if need be

Felt I had to get it out there though as I had promised it a wee while ago. It would also have been done sooner if my pc problems hadn't continued... remember I'm now using my old old old pc with no reference notes etc... and well its powerpack decided it would have a good laugh by sparking and smoking instead of powering the computer... not good! Used the last 20 mins of battery power I had left to order a replacement from e-bay which duly arrived and allowed me access again!

All the best everyone and thanks again

stephenhealey · Post by **stephenhealey** » Mon, 9. Aug 10, 00:52

A short Chapter 30 now also put up back a page under 28 & 29. It is short but at least I could throw it out their quick'ish as I didn't have to go back checking for names or other info.

Stephen

IronCladWolf · Post by **IronCladWolf** » Mon, 9. Aug 10, 13:36

Wow.... and there I was thinking that this couldn't get any better. Just Wow. Really, this is a great piece of work and is among one my favourite online stories already.

Thanks again.

Snowship · Post by **Snowship** » Wed, 11. Aug 10, 08:08

nice chapters there stephen, looking forward to seeing what happens now

SpitfireJB · Post by **SpitfireJB** » Mon, 20. Sep 10, 00:07

I think stephen went missing we need to get a APB out asap!!!!!

stephenhealey · Post by **stephenhealey** » Thu, 7. Oct 10, 20:27

Hi everyone,

Sorry, typing this via stylus from old IPAQ as no pc at all anymore...

The old old pc gave up the ghost about a month back and I can no longer do this as no pc.

Feel rather crap that for all my promises, this story is now doomed. With Chrimbo coming up, no spare monies for pc unless my 5yo daughter decides thats what santa should bring her

Other prob is that I cannot play x at all anymore so pretty much could only write from memory which would be gash. (what colour is a PAC again?)

If ANYONE wants to take this story on, please feel free to do so, it would be doing me a real favour!

Sorry again, hope everyone is having a good time in life right now, and all the best. THANK YOU for all the support you guys gave me... oh and talking of which, My Dad's fine and things looking good there now as well .

Stephen

gsheriston · Post by **gsheriston** » Fri, 8. Oct 10, 01:47

Stories never die, Stephen- they just hibernate sometimes. Sounds like you have to go back to old tech for a while, block out the next steps with some graphite and dead tree then be ready should you end up with a new PC. You can fill in the details when you get chance to play the game again. (I have no idea what colour PAC fire is, haven't played the game in months!)

Glad to hear your Dad's doing better too.

Ormac · Post by **Ormac** » Fri, 8. Oct 10, 09:56

Wow I've just read the Prologue and I'm quite impressed. I haven't been reading many of the stories over here but this sounds like one I should have been reading. I've just saved the 7 pages of this thread to try and read at my leisure.

And When Your finally able and ready to continue the story I'll be reading it.

PAC fire is I believe a paleish blue/white as it approaches and possibly passes harmlessly at a velocity of 700m/s until it has travelled a total range of 1920 metres

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Cut Loose - A Nire 'Reaper' Ryan Story