This poll is closing and I think the results are mostly clear. Based on engagement (comments, likes, votes). I also added the chapter views. Not surprisingly, the chapters with the most views also had the most engagement :
Tabitha and Kennedy: 19 (138)
Ana Marie and Alfie: 14 (121)
Mr. Sinclair (and possibly Billy): 9 (93)
Marcus: 5 (88)
Ana Marie doing so well was a bit of a surprise, but that's good. The top three are the branches I have most fleshed out in my mind. I have a rough idea of where I could go with Marcus, but it's a kink I don't typically enjoy writing. I'll work through the Tabita/Kennedy branch through day 14 or 13. At that point I might circle back to Ana. Of course, I'm always happy to have others jump in and take these characters in a completely different direction (or feel free to add new neighbors, a landlord, or apartment maintenance!). You don't need to build off of the character chapters I built after
this one. Maybe you have a different personality in mind for those names or something else happens in her apartment with them. Feel free to add "Mr. Sinclair Option 2" or something like that.
As a thank you for taking the time to vote I've shared my scaled-down rough plan for how the next few days will unfold in this story. I also have a rough idea for three ultimate endings. Minor spoilers can be viewed by highlighting the white-on-white text.
18 Days until returning to the office (Wednesday): Where we are now.
17 Days until returning to office (Thursday):
A major event with the stranger
16 Days until returning to the office (Friday):
Don would like to see her in person on Monday. Evening event with chosen neighbor
15 Days until returning to the office (Saturday): "Let's go for a drive."
14 Days until returning to office (Sunday): Morning: Chosen neighbor follow-up. Evening: Parents visit for dinner.
13 Days until returning to office:
Meeting Don in his office.
12 Days until returning to office: TBD
11 Days until returning to office: TBD
10 Days until returning to office: TBD
9 Days until returning to office: TBD
8 Days until returning to office: TBD
7 Days until returning to office: TBD
6 Days until returning to office: TBD
5 Days until returning to office: TBD
4 Days until returning to office: TBD
3 Days until returning to office: TBD
2 Days until returning to office: TBD
1 Day until returning to office: TBD
Day Zero: Does she return?
