Return To Concorde Valley
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "Georgios and Echo"Fantasy based on the intersection of two worlds.
18 total reviews
Comment from rspoet
Hello Rhonda,
Marvelous chapter that sheds much light on the situation.
Looking at that picture, one could understand Echo falling
for Georgios, her three time savoir. But, of course, Theo
will return at some point and have to confront Hades.
Oh how tangled the webs of mortals and gods be.
And Echoes immorality is some question too.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Hello Rhonda,
Marvelous chapter that sheds much light on the situation.
Looking at that picture, one could understand Echo falling
for Georgios, her three time savoir. But, of course, Theo
will return at some point and have to confront Hades.
Oh how tangled the webs of mortals and gods be.
And Echoes immorality is some question too.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 07-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Hi Robert,
Thank you so much for the stars and for the comments.
All the others who are helping Echo will step aside as her one and only returns for the final showdown, lol.
Yes, the tangles are there and will not back off for the moment.
Take care,
And many thanks for the stars, my friend,
Rhonda
Comment from prettybluebirds
Those pictures you add sure portray some hot-looking men. Your story is incredible, and I'm enjoying it immensely. I'm a horse person, so this story greatly appeals to me.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Those pictures you add sure portray some hot-looking men. Your story is incredible, and I'm enjoying it immensely. I'm a horse person, so this story greatly appeals to me.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Hi!!
Yes, horses and men...
I try on the men to have the sort of classic ancient Greek image as they put a lot of emphasis on physical strength and appearance. Some of the others will appear more flawed. I'm just on the men right now, lol.
Thanks for reading and reviewing,
Rhonda
Comment from Thesis
This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the dialogue and the premise of protection the character portrayed. Not having read the previous chapters, I was a little lost, but liked what I read.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the dialogue and the premise of protection the character portrayed. Not having read the previous chapters, I was a little lost, but liked what I read.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2024
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Thank you for your review, Thesis. It helps to have someone who hasn't read to interpret the content and style apart from the actual story. Feel free to return anytime.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Daylily
So beautiful! I greatly enjoyed reading it. It also prompted some good memories of the horses I used to have eons ago...one a buckskin and the other a bay. I have also been blessed to once have had a sorrel, a black, and a paint. I loved them all.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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So beautiful! I greatly enjoyed reading it. It also prompted some good memories of the horses I used to have eons ago...one a buckskin and the other a bay. I have also been blessed to once have had a sorrel, a black, and a paint. I loved them all.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Hi Lily, thank you so much for the six stars, my friend!! I'm glad it prompted good memories. We had a black mare and a paint gelding. We had a Shetland Pony briefly, but he was too mean. He bucked me up into a tree once and I slid all the way down. That's when we got the black mare. She was a sweetheart. The paint was my sister's. He was sweet, but a little more spirited, lol.
Thanks again, my friend,
Rhonda
Comment from Pam (respa)
Very nice artwork and story to go with it, Rhonda. It flowed well from beginning to end. I like how you concentrated on Georgious and Echo, and what they were going through. Excellent detail you came up with when Georgious was expelling the air from Hades out of Echo. That had to have been very scary, especially as she lost more and more. But Georgious knew what he was doing. An interesting answer to Echo's question about whether she was really immortal.
I also like how Georgious explains to Echo why he left Concorde Valley. He had made a promise and kept it. We learn that they both lost family members the same way. As Echo sheds a tear, we know how much these two people mean to each other because of their similar experiences and that they care about each other, like a brother and sister would.
Very touching concluding lines that came from your heart to be included in theirs. That's why I wanted to start with this section of the story first.
You set up the whole situation very well since Adam had responsibilities to take care of, as well as Georgious. Instructions and reminders were given, and Adam even teared up because Georgious referred to him as brother.
I don't know how you conjure up some of these ideas for people of another realm, but they are believable. We can see how spiteful and narcissistic Hades is, totally disregarding how Echo feels. Georgious is the total opposite as he protects and heals his "little sparrow."
Very well done, my friend.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Very nice artwork and story to go with it, Rhonda. It flowed well from beginning to end. I like how you concentrated on Georgious and Echo, and what they were going through. Excellent detail you came up with when Georgious was expelling the air from Hades out of Echo. That had to have been very scary, especially as she lost more and more. But Georgious knew what he was doing. An interesting answer to Echo's question about whether she was really immortal.
I also like how Georgious explains to Echo why he left Concorde Valley. He had made a promise and kept it. We learn that they both lost family members the same way. As Echo sheds a tear, we know how much these two people mean to each other because of their similar experiences and that they care about each other, like a brother and sister would.
Very touching concluding lines that came from your heart to be included in theirs. That's why I wanted to start with this section of the story first.
You set up the whole situation very well since Adam had responsibilities to take care of, as well as Georgious. Instructions and reminders were given, and Adam even teared up because Georgious referred to him as brother.
I don't know how you conjure up some of these ideas for people of another realm, but they are believable. We can see how spiteful and narcissistic Hades is, totally disregarding how Echo feels. Georgious is the total opposite as he protects and heals his "little sparrow."
Very well done, my friend.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2024
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Pam, thank you so much for the insightful review and for the six stars!!
I was trying to show a side of the silent Georgios that was always just beneath the surface the other times he had shown up. Possibly the most powerful of the siblings, he chooses anonymity, perhaps a bit of the Centaur in him.
Hades is the epitome of narcissism, and he isn't finished with them yet.
I'm glad the characters and situations are believable. I actually spend a lot of time writing and rewriting until I've checked all angles to make sure they sound right. It takes a lot of hours, lol.
With the air issue, I tried to show how, for a normal girl from the outside world, such a procedure would be terrifying, and yet kind.
Yes, the last lines did come from my heart, which, a poet would know better than anyone!!
Thank you again, so very much,
Rhonda
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Rhonda. Thanks for sharing everything in your reply. It was very informative. Did you know about the air issue or did you have to look it up? Or did you make it up?
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I made it up, but as I teach anatomy and physiology, we've talked about the lungs and airflow, so that's probably what gave me the idea.
I'm glad it caught your attention.
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Thanks for sharing about it, Rhonda. I have to keep in mind you are well versed in science. I never liked it!
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I?m well versed at a high school level, lol, which is about my target audience, or at least was initially, and I?m not even sure how well versed. I teach 6 different classes, so get a smattering of all of them, but also why I write science fiction/fantasy. I?ve been accused before of mixing the genres.
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It all works for me😊😊😊
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a sweet part to this story as Georgios sends Adam off on a mission and saves Echo from the poison breathed into her by Hades. Your details make the entire rescue seem reasonable and possible.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This is a sweet part to this story as Georgios sends Adam off on a mission and saves Echo from the poison breathed into her by Hades. Your details make the entire rescue seem reasonable and possible.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Carol, that is such a nice thing to say. I appreciate the comments and the stars.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Ulla
So Hades made her immortal with his kiss. But she still seems to have escaped his evil power over her. Mainly because of Georgios I believe.I really enjoyed this chapter. Now, of course, I can't wait to reading along, when everything will become much clearer. I so enjoy this story. A big hug, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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So Hades made her immortal with his kiss. But she still seems to have escaped his evil power over her. Mainly because of Georgios I believe.I really enjoyed this chapter. Now, of course, I can't wait to reading along, when everything will become much clearer. I so enjoy this story. A big hug, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Ulla, thank you so much for the 6 stars, my friend!! She's gotten past his power for the moment, and most of the bad effects. The final showdown is yet to come!!
Big hug back to you!! Are you back from Denmark yet?
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Yes, I'm back and to a faulty fridge freezer. It's leaking water, but I couldn't just close it down as we're in the nineties. I got my new fridge delivered today, still in the process of changing over and getting rid of all the water. What a nightmare to come home to!!!
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Ohhhh noooo!! Poor Ulla. That's never any fun, especially with it happening in hot weather and while you were away. I'm glad you were able to get a replacement quickly.
Big hugs,
Rhonda
Comment from nomi338
This is such an epic story, it has roots in Biblical stories and mythical tales as well. It is familiar as well as brand new elements that make it a totally new and exciting adventurous read all at the same time. I love.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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This is such an epic story, it has roots in Biblical stories and mythical tales as well. It is familiar as well as brand new elements that make it a totally new and exciting adventurous read all at the same time. I love.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Hi Nolan,
Thank you for the six stars and for the wonderful support!! You pretty much nailed my style. It does exactly have its roots in both Biblical and mythology. I take a lot of liberties with the mythology, lol.
Thank you for being a part of my journey, my friend!!
Take care,
Rhonda
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I am very much enjoying the experience.
Comment from Teri7
Rhonda, This is another great chapter you have penned. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from your words. Looking forward to the next chapter! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Rhonda, This is another great chapter you have penned. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from your words. Looking forward to the next chapter! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 04-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2024
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Teri, my dear, thank you so much for the six stars and for the lovely review. I'm glad the imagery and description stood out.
Hugs,
Rhonda
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You are so welcome sweet friend! love and blessings, Teri
Comment from Nicole Schmidt
There was a rustling of grass and the sound of a horse nickering. A man stepped off and touched first Adam, then Echo.
I'm loving the imagery and anticipation.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2024
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There was a rustling of grass and the sound of a horse nickering. A man stepped off and touched first Adam, then Echo.
I'm loving the imagery and anticipation.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2024
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Thank you for your review, Nicole.