So I came back and read this again after... what, like 5,6 years? Holy shit. I don’t think I came *close* to appreciating the artistry the first time I read it. This story is beautiful. It’s so dark, and beautiful, and raw, and human—and your descriptions of things are *out of this world*. Also lmao I love Rick Dicker so much lol. I mean Violet is best girl and Zharov is great but lmaoooo Rick! He tries SO HARD! Lololol. Sigh, rip.

Anyway. Well done. This is amazing. And thank you. Shit, I feel like I should’ve paid for this shit. I wish you could publish it. It was so, so wonderful.

Also maybe I have .1 concern for you from how well you wrote about the trauma so I hope you’re doing okay. Especially in 2020. But also who knows you could just be a genius. Or a psych idk. Either way, well done. And thank you.

Gosh, I just wanna like follow you on social media or something. Like, AO3 or something since you’re not active here anymore. Big props. You’re super cool. Damn.

I absolutely loved your story, it actually made me cry in a few chapters. I applaud you for making this fanfiction

This story did stuff to me. I wasn't expecting such an emotional ride when I started reading this. Thanks so much, it was great. I won't be able to get this one out of my head. I'm not even sure why. And hey, you pushed some of my own emotional buttons. In the end, i'm just feeling...empty, in a way? I have a lot to think about for the next few days.

You're a fantastic writer, by the way. The quality of the writing, alongside the story, made this an incredible (ugh, pun seriously not intended) story.

Very interesting, also very descriptive. The way you held the information about Violet's torture back was very well done.

Love this

It has been a really long time since being on fanfiction, and even longer since I was truly riveted by a story. You nailed it on the head. This was amazing. Brilliant. I don't know why but something about Synlet just works and you make it work to its true potential. I sincerely hope you've become a published author since this story. I'm studying to be an editor and once I'm finished with school I'd love to do some work for you.

I absolutely loved this. It was cruel and dark and twisting-so much so I almost wanted to back out of this-and I enjoyed where you brought the story. I wasn't sure how you could possibly bring some "Synlet" into the picture here, but now... I kind of understand it now.

Beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing this with us! I had actually discovered this story of yours through LiveJournal, I think... something about needing a beta for a possible sequel to this? I'm going to go look at your profile and see if there's a sequel up. :)

Thank you for the journey!

Oh dear... this is getting REALLY good AND bad.

That had to have been one of the most kick-ass action scenes I've read in a very long while. Awesomeness!

I'm sorry I failed to review the previous chapter-this story is so captivating! You really hooked me with the intro: a hidden past, an android-like Violet... it's getting good! I'm waiting for Syndrome/Buddy to make his cameo.

I think you did a fantastic job with this story; everything flowed together and the way you described things was breathtaking. Bravo: I was left breathless.
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Your story-you know how people on tumblr call the really devastating actors, actresses and directors life runners? We're so hung up on their stuff that we can't focus on life.

You my friend, are a life ruiner. This story was too amazing. Couldn't leave it for anything. How do you even do this? Being this good should be illegal.

Ahhhhhh, I can't get over the story! The complex psychology, the tension... That's it. I should stop reading synlets now. It's just downhill from here.

Where did you pull this from? This was just a whole bunch of awesome. I don't even. I can't. I might have to review again later because I'm just in the throes of post-amazing-story-shock right now, so any reviews from me won't be all that eloquent/meaningful.

But oh my gosh. Tell me about harker. Tell me about mr. Incredible.

Yes

I'm done.

That was great.

Thank you so much for that.
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It's so beautiful and I am so glad to have ever read it. No words can describe how amazing this is and I hope you never stop writing.

Wow. Just wow. I don't think there is any better word to describe this story than 'awesome'. And seeing as I'm British I dot tend to us that word very often atall but it was. The metaphors, similes, descriptions, everything! Was just awesome. I have never read a better story in all the time I have been. Reading fanfictions. I can imagine this being published and a movie and every detail would be perfect. Each and every character was soo deep and mysterious that I couldn't help myself but wish that I had written this and I envy you for being such a total genius :) thank you for writing this and I don't regret any moment spent reading it. I think any synlet fan should read this wether they want to or not! :D

Ah-HA! I found it!

Okay, see, the deal is that when I read this the first time some four years ago, I didn't have an account and so I just commented under my name. But I FREAKING LOVED THIS STORY, and a new reader had asked that I recommend some really good fanfics to him, and this one came to mind.

But ... I couldn't find it.

It wasn't in my Favorites, or Alerts, or anything. I looked through all my old reviews, and still couldn't find it. So I've spent the last hour or so combing through the Incredibles file ... AND THERE IT IS! Huzzah! Victory!

Anyway, it is now my very great privilege to add this wonderful, masterful psychodrama to my Favorites list, and send the link to the above-mentioned new reader. Hallelujah!