All Comments on 'The End of Things Ch. 17: Downfall'

I cried, even though I knew Hypatia's ending was already written into the pages of history. I cried for what might have been for mankind, for the church. I cried for a religion professing love that can turn men into hateful beasts.

Pixie, my sweet, you are an extremely good author, your story is full of passion, and lust, and taken from our history books and then woven into a mesmerizing story. You are an amazing person.

5 stars don't seem enough for this chapter, in fact, it is nowhere near enough.

Thank you, darling Bobbi - coming from you, this means a huge amount to me xxxxx

"Blood and wine are red..." [Oscar Wilde]. And blood is not unlike wine when it comes to mob-rule: it flows and can become addictive. The recipe is simple. Tale one monster or bigot with the gift of the gab, add in a bunch of gullible and easily-swayed idiots, stir thoroughly and turn them loose. Hence Hypatia's fate and the fate of countless others. Thus throughout history. Bobbi has made the very valid point that men can turn into murderous beasts in the name of a religion based on the concept of 'love'. Of course, in modern times there have been other ideologies to rouse the sleeping giant but in Christian history they are always doing "God's work...", enforcing "God's will..." as if they have a direct line to the Almighty who gives them their instructions. "God hates gay people..." "God hates women priests..." "God hates...blah, blah, blah". Sorry, I'm starting to rant a bit but I really do despair at times.

As always, dear Pixie, powerful and telling. I rest my case.

Power is corruptible. By greed for what though? Monetary gains, land, riches or just plain ego's? See current situation in Eastern Europe with the bully of the Bear. History always repeats itself in its ugly ways... *heavy sigh* Why can't history repeat itself with good things? ... the Amazonian ways or God's plan I am optimistic of the latter and dream of the former. Well written Pixie with your usual beautiful love making amidst historical research.

Tragically sad/sadly beautiful. History has so much to teach us if only we would listen. Otherwise, we suffer (are suffering) the consequences. Once again, you let erotic moments speak to the storyline/the message. I suspect that The End of Things has been a difficult piece to write; thank you.

This story feels so acutely like the present times.

Then as now, the quest for power supersedes all other considerations. Once the power is unleashed and no longer controllable, a semblance of control is maintained through lies and deception. This is Kirill's weakness.

Then there is the human instinct that the good is stronger than the evil, things are not as bad as they seem, help is on the way. Hoping for the best is foolish if we don't prepare for the worst. This is Hypatia's weakness.

Do we only have those two choices, being a perpetrator or being a victim?

There is a third choice. It is love, courage and action. This is Carwen's strength.

Thank you, Erica, darling - and let us have faith in each other, for that, truly, is all we have xxxxx

Thank you, darling Maonaigh. Yes, these men who say they know God seem to have made one in their own image xxxxx

Thank you Migbird - and yes, this was not easy to write xxxxx

thank you darling Wolfie - yes Hypatia trusted in the power of reason and the innate goodness of mankind. Carwen is seeing Roman civilisation collapse, but what is replacing it, even in Alexandria, is not what she would have wished xxxxx

The ugly side of human nature is cruel and senseless.

Thank you for reminding us that love is the essential antidote.

Add in a healthy dose of lust to make it pleasurable!

Thank you, Paul, as always, I love your comments xxxxx

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Thank God for Bella. She was Carwen's eighth step in processing the grief caused by the heinous and cowardly murder of Hypatia. I hope Pixiehoff recieved some love and attention after writing this incredibly difficult chapter. The love scene between Carwen and Bella actually helped me compose myself after being thouroughly unsettled by the ugly events of the day. I am, however, still having a bit of an issue with the overly generous (imho) depiction of Kirill's culpability in Hypatia's murder. St. Cyril was anything but (again imho). As to the question of "what we should do next?", I trust Pixiehoff and Carwen will honor the memory of Hypatia through worthy deeds and rededication to the sisterhood. This story, in and of itself, is a noble exercise in keeping Hypatia's name alive. Carry on Pixiehoff. 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

Thank you, Anonymous, and yes, it was a very difficult chapter to write, and until Bella helped, I was not at all sure I could get there - and now, well, we shall see. Thank you so much for your comments and encouragement xxxxx

That's human nature, war, destroying, killing ...... And for the most perverse act, in a name of a god or a man that had been crucified ...... And still 2022 we have learned nothing

Im not sure if a women amazonia would be a better place, in the end they fight each other too

Thank you Franziska, and yes, I think Carwen is going to have to look elsewhere xxxxx

I Hate Sad Endings!

Hallo Lady Pixiehoff!

Doing God's work?... Or was it just a bunch of terrified-impudent fucking men and their Church, that was then and still is today, scared to death of sharing their power with strong intelligent women!?!

Even though we didn't care much for the ending, we both love the author, so 5-Stars and Thank-You!

The Black Queen and Gay Kat..

Well, we are not at the end yet - there is more to come, I am just resting this one for a moment - so wait for the women to rise again xxxxx