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Brian Martinez's avatar

Awesome Junji Ito vibes.

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William Pauley III's avatar

I love Japanese horror manga! Thought I'd try my hand at a story in that style. By the way, Junji Ito is the G.O.A T. 🙌

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Logan the Lobotomizer's avatar

What’s your favorite Junji manga?

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William Pauley III's avatar

Hard to say, but maybe Hellstar Remina. Nothing beats the artwork in that one. Unreal. How about you?

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Logan the Lobotomizer's avatar

I like Remina too.

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William Pauley III's avatar

That settles it, it's time to pull it off the shelf and give it another read.

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Jack Everly's avatar

Agreed!

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Samira Hibbler's avatar

Love the Junji ito vibes and I love the art style

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William Pauley III's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Samira! Thank you!

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Michael B. Morgan's avatar

You should produce more of this. It's great!

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William Pauley III's avatar

Thank you, Michael! I'm sure I will. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙃

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Blanket Fortress Of Solitude's avatar

I'm seeing the pieces of your universe start to connect. I recognize the crows from another story. I can not tell you how much I am enjoying connecting the dots!

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William Pauley III's avatar

You have no idea how happy I am to hear this! I've spent decades now building this puzzle. I'm glad you're enjoying it!

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P. K. Anthony's avatar

Ooh, that got just as grody as I hoped and the narration was a cherry on top

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William Pauley III's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it, P.K.! 🍻

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Love it, homie.

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William Pauley III's avatar

Thank you! 🍻

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Jack Everly's avatar

Awesome! I always enjoy coming back here. This story, with the pics, has a great Junji Ito vibe. I wouldn't change a damn thing, but I do wish you'd do a Stone People (Homo Lapis) next. Or sometime. The Near East tells legends of stone births with their own agendas, but I'd love to hear your take on this ancient theme.

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William Pauley III's avatar

Oooo, you've got my mind wheels turning. If I can come up with a unique enough plot, I'll certainly try my hand at it. Thanks, Jack!

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Jack Everly's avatar

Good luck!

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Erica Phillips Graves 🔮's avatar

That one was fun. Great illustrations.

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William Pauley III's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it, Erica! 🫠

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EJ Trask's avatar

I just came back to this after seeing it in my notes feed and I gotta tell you, these illustrations are so intensely cool. I love the one with the excavator (my 4 year old nephew told me that’s what it’s called). the reflections in the water are just incredible. I can imagine these panels being printed and framed together as the coolest most horrifying piece of wall art.

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William Pauley III's avatar

This is an excellent idea! It's got my mind bubbling. Thanks, EJ!

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Keith Long's avatar

So cool to see the visual component after listening to the story

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William Pauley III's avatar

Happy you enjoyed it! I may try more of these in the future.

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Keith Long's avatar

You definitely should

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