Heaven VS Hell! Where does that leave us?

[Michigan Swamp Buck]

This has certainly taken a turn.

Are we now exploring Gnosticism as if it were an answer to... something? Anything?

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Yes, apparently we're into Gnostic teachings now and that is OK. This really gives me a direction to take this and allow my protagonist a way out of his predicament that isn't the usual tired ending you can end up with when a writer runs out of steam. I'll never forget how disappointed I was after following the TV series "Lost" to its lame conclusion.

I was painting myself into a philosophical corner in some ways and this gets me out of that, or at least I believe it could. Reason, logic, and esoteric knowledge are all playing on my mind and Gnosticism fits like a glove.

I have to give this a lot of thought. I can't move forward without something more to resolve the main issue of my story. I have several things in play and I have to bring it all together, this could make it work.

I've always been writing articles and essays and have jumped into fiction without much more than a desire to tell a story. I'm having to catch up and take so much more into consideration than just the story and characters. Without an experienced editor to help me, I've been relaying on research along with my own creativity and critical thoughts. A real time work in progress, a manuscript that is slowly being presented online a single chapter at a time. A have what I feel is a solid frame work in the form of an outline and extensive notes, but I have to have a solid wrap up in the end.