Great question, Nick! They aren't directly related, but yes, they exist in the same universe (the same building even). The same entity responsible for the maintenance man's actions in GOBLA is indeed the same entity responsible for what happens in FIGHT TUB. 😉
you're not wrong! i loved being part of it...of course i think the rest of you had better work than me but then you all might think the same way. being in the gang... that was a real moment for me.
I loved your story, Nick! I get what you mean though, we all get down on our own work. Just before SUM FLUX was published, I told Sandolore I was thinking of writing something completely different because I just wasn't confident GOBLA was right for it. She insisted I keep it.
It blows my mind that over the years I have read these. Amazing work, Instigator. 👑
That blows my mind, too! I hope you know just how much I appreciate your constant support. I can't thank you enough. 🫠
You’ve been an amazing friend these last (omg) 10 years, I think. Your writing is really amazing.
You're too kind! Thank you, Erica! I think you're amazing, as well. I'm happy our mutual love for creepy weirdness brought us together!
Understatement! One day I will get out to your area and we’ll get that drink.
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Gobla feels like a Junji Ito story.
Junji Ito's artwork has been marinating in my mind for many years! He's one of my all-time favorites.
is FIGHT TUB the backstory to GOBLA?
Great question, Nick! They aren't directly related, but yes, they exist in the same universe (the same building even). The same entity responsible for the maintenance man's actions in GOBLA is indeed the same entity responsible for what happens in FIGHT TUB. 😉
Noooo! gobla was perfect and 1000% you. and also dusgytindt. disgusting .
Kind of you to say! I am thrilled you think so, but I definitely doubted it at first. You're an amazing writer, Nick! Never doubt and never stop.
gobla genuinely made me feel nauseated. powerful writing... like James's THE SOURCE made me feel like I needed to piss!
Thank you, Nick! Kind of you to say. Honestly, that issue of SUM FLUX contained some of the best stories I've read on Substack. 🍻
you're not wrong! i loved being part of it...of course i think the rest of you had better work than me but then you all might think the same way. being in the gang... that was a real moment for me.
I loved your story, Nick! I get what you mean though, we all get down on our own work. Just before SUM FLUX was published, I told Sandolore I was thinking of writing something completely different because I just wasn't confident GOBLA was right for it. She insisted I keep it.
I just discovered this and I feel I found the most amazing treasure in the world....
Ha! Happy you feel that way! It's definitely a weird little rabbit hole. Will you be taking the red or the blue pill? 😵💫
Oh I'm taking the red pill and will go down the rabbit hole, that's for sure! 🐇
Excellent. 😈
Thank you for organizing everything so well! Now I can search out whatever I've missed...
It had to be done. Things were getting messy around here. 😅
I really need to make one of these for my work. do you do your own art?
It may seem that way, haha, but I've been writing for 20 years. I'm just old. 😅
Sounds fun!
Ha! Thank you! 🍻