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stonecoldcafe:
My opinion is on the type of work being churned today. I remember the last collaboration story that was done, before then, I've never followed one. So this time I said I must follow.

Granted it was mostly by new writers (which in itself is a great thing) but the quality by some of the writers were not good. At some point after I read an update, I paused and began to laugh. I couldn't believe it. It seemed the organizers were more interested in getting the schedule working than helping some of the budding writers.

I took time to point out the glaring errors on a particular post but NOT one person said a thing. I believe if I had not spoken it would have gone on because there was another weak submission before his though not too bad. Corrections were not done and that particular writer didn't say a word! Instead people kept commenting 'that was hot! Thank you' {When a writer is corrected and he says 'yeah, you have a point thanks. He is not only improving himself but helping his readers}

The next update was even worse, it was then I quietly unfollowed the thread. Perhaps they had a meeting place (whatApp) where they chose to correct theirselves, I don't know. What am I saying? We all need to help the writers and writers should be open to correction. That's what the organizers of 'the collaboration work' may want to learn from other competition organizers e.g white mosquito's flash contest. I know the collaboration is not a contest but I bet the aim is to bring out the best in writers.

Perhaps that way, we can help the new crop of writers get better and improve the work we see today. This is not a shot at anyone - thanks.

The Pre-Collaboration collaboration was organised with the sole aim of finding nice writers who are not very known in the Literature board. Some are good, and some, not so good. That was the kind of thing that was expected in stuffs like that. Even from there, I was dazzled with brilliance by people like Ruffhandu, Theorbiters, Kinwayne, Stuff46, Thronekid, Simonhabby and some others. Readers who read collaboration works should know that it's not easy; the writers would have to journey down to the depth of their wits to connect likely loose ends and also weave new plots in the process.

All writers are equal, we all have voices within us that want to be heard. The only difference is the way we speak out the words. Truly, and evidently, some writers have more potential than others. But I've come across some faulty posts and I knew that I used to write like that, but I got better with time. In like manners, I've come across some other writers' works and I always wished I could write as brilliantly; still, I know I could with time. Most of these writers only need encouragement to get better, but telling them they are the best when they are not is only deception.

Let the accomplished writers and critics know that the young writers are humans, too. And all writers should be open to honest criticisms. As far as I'm concerned, we are ALL still learners in this craft.

bamgbalaot:
Larrysun have you tried Wikinut yet? Write about whatever you like and get paid royalties - http://www.wikinut.com/in/ujjgfg/

Thank you, sir. I'll check it out.

Ollyfad:
yaayyy!!!! basky aint dead! miracles still apen.....black dserved dat miracle. tnx for bringing basket back.
dis is d best update so far!

Thank you so much, Olly dear. I'm glad you're glad, ma'am.

Andrew114:
You guys are happy basket is alive........ Well i too am happy but don't you people think they may be a future problem between the two friends?you people should remeber the one light standing candle in black's birthday,rhoda coming into the picture,i sense the two will fight to have rhoda or rhoda may be involve in their future quarel.

LOL! We shall see. Thank you, sir, for reading.

DzTzl:
I thot u killed basket for real, but alas he s alive, u aren't wicked to kill him! Thanks bruv!!!

Thank you, ma'am.

JeffreyJamez:
He's alive!!!!!!!!
.....Yes!.... was having a terrible day but this update right here just put a smile on my face... Thanks larrysun for that.

You're welcome, sir. Thanks for reading.

bigsholly:
Wow! Dancing basket made it ooooooooo, thank you larry you don't know how much this means to me. Kisses and hugs

Thanks for the hugs, ma'am.

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kingphilip:
Black, still staring at the girl as they walked on,
smiled and asked, "What is your name?"
"Rhoda Gold."

Black nodded, "Yes, I could have. But I wasn't. All
thanks to you. Why did you save me, Lola?"

I think there's a mix up at page 17 chapter TWO-III please do correct or is there something I'm missing

Thank you so much, sir. The error has been corrected. God bless you.

See what guilty conscience can cause; he thought she had poisoned the food. Lol!

Ollyfad:
are you already stylishly saying rhoda gold wont make it to the end like thronekid is hoping.
btw i cnt gt d love magic thing ooo. it looks too fairy talish.

The chemistry of love goes beyond plausibility.

mayemy:
Basket dead? Larry pls don"t let him die 4 d sake of black, d poor boy has gone through alot at his young age,feeling sorry 4 him

Yes, Black has gone through so much.

ibolomo:
and my predictions have been thwarted... but wait... the now old man in the prologue still called someone to say "you have a grandson". Two probable inferences can be made:
1. Black later had a child by Rhoda, the child grew up and later impregnated Lola.
OR
2. Black met another lady that got to make it to the end, had a son, the son grew up and impregnated Lola
whichever way, I am following to the end...

Nice predictions. Let's see how close you come to it, sir.

tmamuda:
Lola saw dat on fb page.

U ve power of life over basket bt U did noting. Bt kudos to U to give him Rhoda.

Enjoing Cain n Kanu.

I'm sure you'll be surprised. The Brand of Cain will amaze you, I promise.

KingzPen:
So sorry, I can't forgive you! You abandoned your twinny in the suburb and you're here enjoying. And you say 'For-what?'

Okay Oooo...

*wears slippers, walks to the door and slams it shut*

Twinny!!! You've been very scarce these days? I've missed you, bro!

plainmirror:
No right-thinking fellow could fall in love in such prevailing condition. The bond between Black and basket is more than words can define.

Why do I jave this feeling that basky is not dead yet...

You are awesome, sir! Awesome!

Adinije:
Eeeya Larry why did u allow basky to die na? Anyway let me sit back and watch the love story btw Lola and Black.

Let's wait and see how the tale unfolds.

stuff46:
Too bad, basket didnt make it.
Black has got a new companion but am not sure the bond between the two would be strong. Three people he had been with all died? Would he give this girl a chance to be within him?

Larry

Rhoda has a mission; she has her own unique mission.

ezeigbo194:
R.I.P basket

Rise in Peace Basket.

LogoDWhiz:
Wow! I knew Larry would twist it.

Lola is now in d picture and it just got clearer. Now I know who is who from the beginning of the first chapter.

And then the story of the TBF.

Ride on LarrySun.
Wished Basket didn't die but it had to happen. They could have been an insurmountable force together.

I think it just got blurry. Lola is not Rhoda.

Nickymezor:
Oh! Why did Basky hv to die? It really hurts badly ...well done Oga Larry

Thank you, ma'am. I'm jealous of Basket. He's got even more fans than me.

thronekid:
Love it or not, Larry would remain heartless.
Lola going soon! I'll try not to like her character much.
RIP in arrears, Lola.

Hahahaha!!! Bad guy!

Ollyfad:
dis was how they started with basket oo nd now he is dead... m not done crying and you are already wishing lola death!
Lola all weapon fashioned against you shall not prosper!
Larrysun thanks alot....after all the prayer and fasting!

Don't mind Thronekid. He doesn't know Rhoda's fate.

zinylizzy:
Oh! Basky!!! the truth is dt whatever Black is going thru happens in real life. most times we r insensitive to the less privileged or those like Black and also d world has turned into a very bad place and I don't blame anyone.
It's a pity d pharmacist had no pity...happens in some hospitals too where making more is money important than saving lives...
wow,dt was long

God bless your wisdom with more wisdom, ma'am.

tomayira:
Hmmmmm so Basket kicked the bucket, it is well with Black o plus the beating. Wishing him speedy recovery.

Fortunately, the bucket did not break.

nellyme:
Mehn....speechless....jst have to watch and see how it ends.

It's always nice having you around, ma'am.

labaski:
. its quite painful..I can only imagine wateva ll b going on in his mind now considering dat he lost his mother and his best friend in a similar way.. I hope he finds a friend in Lola Gold.. thanks once again..

But nothing is ever as it seems.

ibolomo:
leave me alone... no,... hold me so i won't injure him.

but it's a consolation to know that Lola will make it to the end. Remember the last phrase of the prologue “You have a grandson.”
And besides, the prologue mentions a Lola giving birth, so...
And in other news: Larrysun refuses to grant my request... BUT I WILL WAIT

The bolded is hilarious.

bigsholly:
Should I unfollow or should I still follow this? Larrysun! I can't believe you will let basket die, what a cruel thing to do. This pain is beyond me

The story has not ended, ma'am. Please, don't unfollow.

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Good morning to you all. Happy new month.

I'm sorry to say that due to a slight misrepresentation of characters, the name Lola Gold has been changed to Rhoda Gold. It was not intended to confuse this particular character with the one that was delivered of a baby in the Prologue; they are very different from each other.

I'm so sorry for whatever inconvenience this might have caused. Kindly forgive me.

The next update shall be posted soon. God bless you all.

Larry Sun