SS6 46 Tension grows at Carlingford
skyangel on Sept. 9, 2017
The story so far: When Sarah first met Lucy she was led to believe that her partners previous girlfriend Laura had died from a grand mal seizure. However, having recently discovered that Laura is probably still alive, Sarah can't understand why Lucy's parents have convinced their daughter she is dead. Lucy however still doesn't know the truth and Sarah is concerned about the consequences of telling her.
Next week: Sarah confronts Ron
Emma_Clare at 7:36PM, Sept. 12, 2017
Love the perspective of the first panel! Really sets the mood. This is ramping up to be an interesting confrontation to be sure! Cannot wait to hear it haha!
Emma_Clare at 5:46PM, Sept. 13, 2017
I've seen quite a few artists doing that now. Such a powerful tool considering it's open source!
skyangel at 6:34AM, Sept. 13, 2017
Emma: I spent a weekend making a 3D model of the mansion on Sketch-Up at the start of the chapter and it certainly paid off. The finished views though are often a bit too clinical so I still like to redraw by hand and pull things in a bit to make the art a bit more homely.
DarkVisor at 10:12AM, Sept. 11, 2017
Yes, but does he know that you know that he knows that you know, you know?
skyangel at 2:27AM, Sept. 12, 2017
DV: Exactly!
fredhedges at 9:35AM, Sept. 11, 2017
Wait, I thought his name was John? Anyway the way panels 2-5 are composed (once again very much like a movie) throws all the suspicion on Dad... but what about that funny exchange between Lucy and Helen? Is it a red herring or meaningful in some way? Sarah is so lost in her own thoughts that it seems she never noticed it.
skyangel at 2:24AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Fred: Ouch! lol This is what happens when you base your characters on real people! As for Lucy's joke, I know it fits awkwardly because it's in direct contrast to the seriousness of the situation but as Lucy is oblivious to the truth it's really more there to help underline her innocence in all this. I did think a joke about moths being drawn to flames was relatable enough to be a bit of a tease though. ;)
KimLuster at 6:20AM, Sept. 11, 2017
I absolutely couldn't stand this!! This much tension... thinking what everyone is thinking... I think I'd spill it by this point,and whatever happens... happens!! But then, maybe Sarah is tougher than I am :D Great angle and detail on the panels, esp. that first one!!
skyangel at 12:54AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Kim: Hehe Sarah's about to burst for sure! One thing I've always loved about Sarah is that she's just a normal person with no special talents other than the strength to face her fears and the courage to stand up for what she feels is right.
moizmad at 2:14PM, Sept. 10, 2017
Yes the Dad, look at his beady eyes, he's planning a way to silence Sare, and it isn't a gag.
skyangel at 12:44AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Mo: He certainly looks like he has something on his mind! ;)
Phantomduck at 10:26AM, Sept. 10, 2017
Ignorance may have been bliss for Sarah, but now we'll never know
skyangel at 12:42AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Phantom: There will be times when Sarah feels the same way.
tommym at 6:05AM, Sept. 10, 2017
Dear Sky, @ Infected, Maybe Lucy is sick as in mentally ill. Maybe Laura wanted to end the relationship, the father, seeing a way to make fast money with an insurance scam got Laura to go along with the fake death. I think the father is the main culprit. Laura saw a way out while making some money. The mother seeing dollar signs just went along with everything. tommym
skyangel at 12:40AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Tommym: Wow, you have been busy!:) I don't like to comment on readers suppositions though because obviously it would mean steering everyone else who reads my comments in the same direction. We are on the cusp of finding out the whole truth anyway though so you will know soon enough. :)
Infected Blood at 3:12PM, Sept. 10, 2017
Hi Tommym, These are all great points! Let's see if one of us guessed it right ;)
Infected Blood at 6:03PM, Sept. 9, 2017
Awesome first panel! I stared at it in awe for a while:) So, Sarah is ready to confront this guy. Something I was wondering, maybe Laura is sick, as in mentally ill, and nobody had the heart to tell Lucy? Hmm... Maybe I'm trying too hard to put some kind of a positive spin to the story...
skyangel at 12:24AM, Sept. 12, 2017
IB: Lovely thoughts there but I mustn't comment on them or it could spoil future pages but yes, Sarah's ready to confront Ron. :)
BearinOz at 5:23PM, Sept. 9, 2017
Nice angle/perspective on the Fiesta and house. ...and the silent looks in the last 2 panels. Sarah's like a balloon - she will 'pop' sooner or later B-)
skyangel at 12:20AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Bear: Originally I planned to have a close up of Ron giving Sarah a long ponderous look in the last panel but as the thoughts were Sarah's it felt better in the end to stay with her and I'm glad I did now as it gave me a chance to suggest she's meeting Ron's gaze for a showdown.
tommym at 5:22PM, Sept. 9, 2017
Dear Sky, Nice mansion, even nicer dining room scene. For a moment I was thinking Sarah was going to say something like "Can you guys imagine if Laura is still alive" just to see what kind of reaction the parents show. Last panel is a bit scary. If its an insurance scam. people have killed over money. tommym
skyangel at 12:09AM, Sept. 12, 2017
Tommym: Sarah's a slow cooker, she is weighing up her fellow players and wondering when to make her move, which won't be long now. ;)