Believe it or not, I'm still alive and kicking. While I may not have been posting, I have been writing when I get the chance, and I've got a backlog of things to brighten your day!

Very soon, I'll be starting the catching up of chapters in multiple stories. I'll be starting with the most difficult story arc I've ever done, and it happens in Life Renewed.

A little history first for those not aware ... over a decade ago, one of the original founders of the Fort Family that we are part of today vanished from any form of contact. That author was Gary Q, and to this day those of us that knew him still worry about what may have happened.

There was a story that Gary had started called "From Hell to Aunt Marges" - a story that was left with the mother of all cliffhangers. None of us felt it would be right to just try to finish it, as nobody knew where it was going for sure. A few months ago, I had an idea - what would happen if we took the end and did alternate timelines? (An idea which Multimapper has used quite effectively) After discussion between myself and Jeff P, then more discussion between all of us that run things in the background to this day, we decided that as long as it was made clear that this isn't the continuation of the story, but one of the possibilities of what could have happened, it would give a chance for the characters to move on and grow.

With that decided, I got to work, adopting the version of Gary's characters that could have fell into the CSU timeline. In the process, what started as a small effort to honor the work of Gary has turned into a major plot change which will rock the entire CSU multiverse. As of the next chapter that I post of "Life Renewed", the alternate timeline of "From Hell to Aunt Marges" will be entering the Universe.

While I have done my best to keep it so that readers can understand the basics, I really think that reading "From Hell to Aunt Marges" is a really good idea, as reading the actual events gives a better insight into later reactions. Either way, the AI Annex in Montana is about to find out that reality is getting ready to receive a shock treatment from Arizona ... and the world will discover what happens when the Benton family and the Short family merge their resources ...

You can find Gary's stories on most of the original Fort Family Sites, as well as at https://garysgarden.us  - either way, it is worth the read.

Watch for an update soon;

Hugzz,

AC

Just so everyone is aware, the editor software that is used by sites to make posts appears to have drank too much moonshine. At this time, posting of new chapters may or may not work - we have notified our IT department head, and will give you an update once we know more.

AC

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Update:

We know more! It was a small issue that was pretty easily fixable. You may now post away! :)

- Jeff

Reposted by TSL:

Posted by JeffsFort

Hey all!

I'm still around - and while I have 5 chapters of CSV-DSM written, I've been having to go back and make a few adjustments in them (Mainly names). Once I'm sure I've got those fixed, I will start posting them. I've had to do a lot of research for this story arc, so it is taking longer to make sure it's not only realistic, but still fits within story canon of the CSU in general.

When you see what the little rats got into this time, you'll understand just what I have went through!

See ya soon;

AC

Hey all!

Just to give you a boost, I decided to go ahead and let the next chapter go live! I really think you'll like it - I think the chapter's subtitle pretty much says it all ....

CSV-DSM Part 2, Chapter 22: "Please Pass the Romulan Ale" is now LIVE! 

https://cornercafe.us/?t=2R6PCUp1tD4sTJRq

I hope that you enjoy!

Hugzz;

AC

Hey All!

I heard that you might need something to read!

Seriously - real life's been busy, but I finally got the time to review what I wrote for the next part and can now post it. Temporal Tranquilizers are in the left armrest of your seat; please fasten you seat belts for an adventure you never expected!

Once again, the boys of Des Moines are raising the bar on the unexpected - and this time, the Guardian Angels are just as guilty as the living! I'll just say Petey's crews are getting lots of overtime in ... and the Headquarters compound in Des Moines is experiencing some unexpected changes!

I hope you enjoy the fun!

Hugzz;

AC

It's that time again! With the heat wave going around, the boys in Des Moines decided that you needed a reason to stay inside --- so they told me to post this!

Yes; that means another chapter of CSV-DSM part two .... and no, I'm not loaning out my cliff notes on this one! All I'll say is that a certain newish character is starting to take his hereditary role seriously, and a lot of good is coming from it!

I present to you ...

CSV-DSM Part 2, Chapter 20: Birth of a Legacy (Part 1)

https://cornercafe.us/?t=2R6PCUp1FWrlNV2p

Enjoy!

AC