Alright so I know, I know this chapter was short like the others, I am working on it. This was one of the few chapters where there is a lot of subtext, more specifically with Rhett and Ricky (No, not that kind of subtext). In a way I was making a statement about the effects of violence on teens and kids. I'm not making any political argument but, as far as Ricky's character goes he is obsessed with the idea of violence but, he doesn't reallize the violence he sees as fictional. And therefore can't empathize when he sees real violence. That's why he doesn't feel guilty taping it. TLDR : Ricky is an example of someone who is desenstized. That is also why he can't fight, he lives in a fictional mentality and can't deal with a real violent situation.
Also a secondary note, Ricky looks up to Rhett (which is why he tells Rhett when Juliana tries to commit suicide) and that plays in a little bit too.
Chapter 7 . . .
It's funny at this point the sequel is over 20,000 words (excluding chapter 7) even though it does not feel like it.
Anyway this is another short chapter and in order to supplement that I am giving you all a tiny gift . . . A special preview of my next project. Writing my next work is still a big WIP, I am doing something totally different as far as the writing process. It is just a prolouge I've whipped up and I have excluded the title to add to the mystery. Both links are at the bottom with their playlists. Pick whichever one you want first !
I will admit I feel like I have ADD (like two of my lovely co-workers) trying to write both ULII and planing my new project. I jump from each one. Anyway let's see if you all can guess the genre now.
Chapter 7
-1- Down to Earth by Justin Beiber (I was going to use him or Jesse McCartney eventually)
-2- Make Me Better by Ne-Yo
-3-Carol of Bells by George Winston (love writing to piano music !)
-4-Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy
-5- Closer by Boyce Avenue
-6- Chasing Pavement by Adele (I'd skip the first 45 seconds)
Special Project
Don't look to far in to the song.
