So, after Vernon's conversation with Simon, a breath of fresh air enters his life and everything starts to change.
Which in practical terms means the first draft of the next chapter is about done, around 20,000 words in length, and bringing pretty much almost everyone into the fold as well as delivering a surprise or two. I'll leave it to sit in my subconscious for a day or two and then be back into it before the end of the week.
All of which means, whilst no promises are made, it should be in the queue by this time next week.
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