Oh, I have to tell you: This is an absolutely lovely story! =D You are doing a great job capturing the era in it, and I like the song you included. ^_^
Ohjesus Tara. This is just about the cutest story I've ever read on Mibba. "On the last song she swayed in time with the music, cradling the microphone in between her hands. She scanned the audience as she sang, and he could have sworn she looked directly at him. Her stare lingered for a few seconds before her gaze moved on to the rest of the club." is byf ar my favorite paragraph, I think it really shows how much he loved her when he fisrt saw her, that's what I think anyways. You haveeeeee to write more. The banner and layout are great bytheway. I love the wording you used, it painted gorgeous pictures in my mind.
I have to say this is such an adorable story so far. I love how you set the story being told to the kids in the '40s. You did a great job with the slang of the time too. I loved how you described the club too, I could picture an old jazz club perfectly. I can't wait to read more!
This was absolutely marvelous, as per usual. I felt like I was wherever the narration led, and that's essential to a well-written story. Congrats on that, firstly!
I love the layout of the club and how well this fits the era. Nothing seems to modern, though it's familiar enough to keep the reader in tune with what's going on, where the characters are, etc. I felt included, if that makes sense.
Another thing: The way he immediately is attracted felt real. It's not that sappy, cliche love at first sight. He's interested in her, though it's not love yet. Perfection.
I subscribed before I read it; one point for me. JUST KIDDING. :D (I reall did though.)
I love this. It is so different then any story I have read. The only thing is that I am having a problem seeing Matthew old; it's just weird to me. Question: are you going to name his cane Herbert like the one he was using? Ha, just thought I'd ask.
OH. MY. STARS. Firstly, I'm fangirling like a madwoman over here, so if this is all over the place, I apologize. Now onto the comment.
I really love that they seem to have such a large family, and it's Christmastime or seems to be. Plus, having them aged so much is lovely since I'm such a sucker for listening to my grandparents tell their stories to me next to the fireplace.
This is really promising, and I'm excited to see where it's going to go. The magic trick was a cute touch as well, since Matthew's known for his illusions and such.
Also, the name choices are great. Love the names of the characters so far! Seeing the small bit of interaction between the storytellers was absolutely adorable, and I can't get over it.
So, when's the next update coming?! I'm subscribing for sure!
Great job. =D