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Negar Kamali's avatar

I knew from reading the first chapters that bad things start with small things (Like that closing of doors) and lead to bigger, more dangerous things. Can't wait to read the next chapter!!!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Musings! That is such a great point about how the story builds on itself. The Critters have their work cut out for them in Ch. 18. Thank you very much for staying tuned!

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Negar Kamali's avatar

You’re welcome. Can’t wait for the next chapter!!!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Can't wait to share it with you! Thank you so much.:)

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Negar Kamali's avatar

😉❤️😸😸

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I’m on the edge of my seat! Too many ticks! Not enough tocks! Can The Critters save the day?🕰️

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Trudi! The suspense if building fur sure! Please stay tuned for Ch 18 on Tuesday. Tick tick tick.

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

I always look forward to your chapters, Heidi. When work gets in the way, I resent it!😂

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, that's such a huge compliment for the writing.:)

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Trudi Nicola's avatar

The critters’ antics make me smile!

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Mary B's avatar

I love the clever tick tick tick to one tock! And +T minus nine lives" is brilliant. 😃 Those critters!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Mary! The stage is set for Ch 18 coming up next! Tick tick tick tock until then!

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Mary B's avatar

Tick tick tick . . . . reminds of the crocodile in Peter Pan. Hooray for the set stage! Bring on the popcorn. :-)

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george h fleet's avatar

Thank you

My boyhood cat ‘ skipper’ was a large beautiful Persian Cat

A great reminder this morning

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, George! How wonderful that you shared your memory of Skipper with us. We feel honored.

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Louise Haynes's avatar

Just great, Heidi! So much fun! 🕰️

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Louise! Much appreciated!! Luvluvluv that clock emoji, too! Please stay tuned.:)

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April Whalley's avatar

What a cliffhanger! Great episode Heidi

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Cat fight! Cruel taunts.

The clock ticks, evil awaits.

Midnight is the hour

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, April! This is a wonderful summary Haiku and added to the incredible Collection! Thank you very much, my friend.:) The Critters are furiously at work on Ch 18!

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Bree's avatar

a nourishing broth to Dame Cleopatra, Jasper is such a sweet and thoughtful boy!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Bree! Hydration!!

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James Freitas's avatar

Great chapter, Heidi! I did not see that ending coming. "T minus nine lives" is such a clever way to blend urgency and critter-ness.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, James! It's the countdown for the Critters!! Will they be able to herd cats and save the day? Please. Stay. Tuned.

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Tess McCarthy's avatar

Are you sure they didn’t …confur ??

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Tess! We luvluvluv this! Thank you very much for helping us expand our vocabulary. Furever!

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Tess McCarthy's avatar

😅 fur sure!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

So. Fun.

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Jane Deegan's avatar

I'll have to start reading!!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Jane! We would be honored! Thank you for reading!!

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Kristin Swan's avatar

Oh. My. God.

So good Heidi!! Holy twists.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Kristin! And now! A race against time! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and please. Stay. Tuned.

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Kristin Swan's avatar

I definitely will. I had to open this right away, great job my friend.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much, I appreciate you! I meant to say week not weekend.:) Have a wonderful week!! Full stop.

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Kristin Swan's avatar

I know what you meant! It totally feels like it should be the weekend, at least it's almost Wednesday here. Ha.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

We're working on our Furever Friday post. Then I can wish you a good weekend!!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Pretty exciting with a grandfather clock, and its tick, tick, tick tock.

Will they get to the bomb on time and deactivate it?

And quite a revelation about the possible heir to the manor.

I'll be waiting with baited breath for next Tuesday to roll around.

Thanks, Heidi and critters, for another exciting chapter.

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Diana! It's a race against time for the Critters! The midnight hour draws nigh! Thank you very much for staying tuned and we'll be back with Ch 18!!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Great chapter, Heidi!

A Ginger Striped Sleuth

And feline and canine team

Working to save lives

Looking forward to Chapter 18 next week!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Neil! Luvluvluv this Haiku, thank you very much and well said! I'm going to add it to the Collection from April Whalley. Ch 18 is definitely coming up! Tick tick tick.

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Genevieve Charbin Cerf's avatar

Pictures with magnifying glasses are too funny!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you, Genevieve! The magnifying glasses form a wonderful frame for the Critter Detectives! Thank you very much for being here with us.

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