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    SJ_Edwards: My mother's grandfather (I don't feel I have the right to sing my lineage and hail him as my great-grandfather) was a sailing ship captain, two centur... more »
    schwap23: I have a fascination with apocalyptic visions for almost as long as I've been choosing my own reading material. It is my favorite setting for role pl... more »
    Anekanta - Go Play!: I don't buy it. I mean, yes, a little conflict is good for the soul; makes you grow and realize your potential. But life was not horrifically bad fo... more »
    Randall Ensley: Jeff! Great going and you know I can't wait for Plague Zone! Randall #apocalypse more »
    GSDaywalker: So once the s**t goes down, the drama queens and kings will shut the hell up and start taking care of real business? I sure hope so. Otherwise I'll be... more »
    Zyg: Great article Jeff! Much truth in what you have written. #apocalypse more »
    Gemini2: mmmmm Iced Tea. That's the End Of The World Beverage. #apocalypse more »
    missmonster: I too am obsessed with writing about the end of the world/upheaveals in civilisation. Every one of my story ideas from the past few years has been som... more »
    Roklimber: Well, you know, 2012 is around the corner... :) Great essay. #apocalypse more »
    Makidian: I almost wish the world was ending so I would have something awesome to do. #apocalypse more »
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