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The Paradox Factor

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Tesserae109
Tesserae109
Aug 25, 2019
I can’t stop reading this thing lol!
by Tesserae109 on Aug 25, 2019
Tesserae109
Tesserae109
Aug 8, 2019
Wow.... I don’t even know where to start! Just amazing. I think that you are a great writer and should keep on writing-your other stories are also some of the best stories on the site.
by Tesserae109 on Aug 8, 2019
kayleeforbes
kayleeforbes
Jan 29, 2019
This was easily the best story that I have read so far on Infinite story. I have been reading stories on this website for awhile, but this story actually got me to create an account to rate it. Its so fun to read and to try and figure out. My compliments to the author.
by kayleeforbes on Jan 29, 2019
DSNYDER
DSNYDER
Jan 10, 2019
This was an amazing story and got me thinking. It was a great mystery!
by DSNYDER on Jan 10, 2019
kaykime
kaykime
Jul 16, 2015
by kaykime on Jul 16, 2015
Madbrad200
Madbrad200
May 19, 2014
by Madbrad200 on May 19, 2014
laughingcloset
laughingcloset
Mar 22, 2014
Amazing :O
by laughingcloset on Mar 22, 2014
subty13
subty13
Nov 18, 2013
This is without a doubt the best story I've read on the site so far. I gave it a nine because someone might make a better story one day, but for now, this is the best story I've read. I think I've pieced pretty much the whole story together.
by subty13 on Nov 18, 2013
Keter
Keter
Sep 5, 2012
by Keter on Sep 5, 2012
Futurecast
Futurecast
Dec 29, 2011
by Futurecast on Dec 29, 2011
TheCandyMan
TheCandyMan
Jun 3, 2011
Wow..I've nearly managed to uncover what's happened. Truly amazing. There's this 'I need to know what's going on! Why was Bill pointing his gun at me?' Thought flooding my brain, forcing me to click through what I think I don't know and look through this guy's memories..
by TheCandyMan on Jun 3, 2011
Celvis
Celvis
Aug 18, 2010
by Celvis on Aug 18, 2010
bsal
bsal
Feb 2, 2010
by bsal on Feb 2, 2010
AStreamOfStars
AStreamOfStars
Jan 20, 2010
Absolutely wonderful, in every way.One of maybe three stories where i have actually bonded with the characters and felt true wonder as I read. There should be more story's of this quality in the world.
by AStreamOfStars on Jan 20, 2010
cappstv
cappstv
Jan 19, 2010
Poor monkey
by cappstv on Jan 19, 2010
Milianotus
Milianotus
Oct 23, 2009
Wonderful. I can't say anything else.
by Milianotus on Oct 23, 2009
urnam0
urnam0
Jul 29, 2009
I read this story years ago, forgot to rate it. The best story I've read on this site. 10/10.
by urnam0 on Jul 29, 2009
Cat2000
Cat2000
Aug 9, 2008
I've read through everything, I think, and am still confused by what's going on - but that only makes the story better, I think. You did a great job on this!
by Cat2000 on Aug 9, 2008
Hagbard
Hagbard
Mar 13, 2008
by Hagbard on Mar 13, 2008
Riven
Riven
Mar 9, 2008
by Riven on Mar 9, 2008
jtoya85
jtoya85
Nov 15, 2007
i like where the story is going but i could piece some things together at the end. if anyone could help me send me a PM please.
by jtoya85 on Nov 15, 2007
Duruke
Duruke
Oct 9, 2007
by Duruke on Oct 9, 2007
deltasabre
deltasabre
Oct 3, 2007
Wow this story is pretty good!!! Took awhile and it is very interesting, I like it very much
by deltasabre on Oct 3, 2007
Xane
Xane
Jul 17, 2007
Wow. I think I got the story and It's AWESOME! :D
by Xane on Jul 17, 2007
Vesnicie
Vesnicie
Jun 24, 2007
I had been avoiding this one for awhile out of sheer intimidation. I'm glad I finally got around to it.

My usual gripe would be to beef up the narrative more, but I understand this would be inappropriate in a "fragmented" story such as this one.

What the story lacks in purely literary merits is made up for in complex orchestration and a very successful use of the CYOA format for "The Memento Factor".
by Vesnicie on Jun 24, 2007
Leblanc4prez
Leblanc4prez
Jun 17, 2007
Woah... This is with out a doubt the best Sci-Fi story on this site. I love things that make all three of my brains tingle with confusion and thought. God dam I love you!
by Leblanc4prez on Jun 17, 2007
Futurecast
Futurecast
Dec 26, 2006
An utterly bizarre flawed masterpiece.
by Futurecast on Dec 26, 2006
apotheosis
apotheosis
Aug 18, 2006
A good story having to do with advanced theoretical quantum physics and a puzzle all in one! A 10 for sure.
by apotheosis on Aug 18, 2006
Drano5050
Drano5050
Aug 12, 2006
This is by far the most brilliant story I've read on this site, hands down.
by Drano5050 on Aug 12, 2006
dnukem
dnukem
May 18, 2006
This is a very well written story. Very confusing but you wrote in the beginning that it was supposed to be that way.
by dnukem on May 18, 2006
michaelrayholt
michaelrayholt
Aug 12, 2005
A brilliant idea with poor execution is a scourge. The reader of this story will always be thinking the exposition could be more fluid, the narratives clearer, and the descriptions ARE allowed to make sense and be cumulative, even in a Sci-Fi memory/time travel story. This is like a succulent filet mignon with all the trimmings served in a dirty dog dish.
Nearly inexcusable.
by michaelrayholt on Aug 12, 2005
MagicalMuggle
MagicalMuggle
Jul 19, 2005
by MagicalMuggle on Jul 19, 2005
MagicalMuggle
MagicalMuggle
Jul 19, 2005
I think I get it! I really think I get it! Very good story--very tricky too. Initially, I was completely confused and ready to give up, but then something clicked and I began to start putting the pieces together. Anyway, I have to say, you are brilliant, dude.
by MagicalMuggle on Jul 19, 2005
ChubbyTeletubby
ChubbyTeletubby
Jul 10, 2005
I don't know how I missed this story before. Very original. A little TOO fragmented, in my opinion, but I can't bring myself to dock you a point for that.
by ChubbyTeletubby on Jul 10, 2005
YazZMaN
YazZMaN
Jul 5, 2005
by YazZMaN on Jul 5, 2005
donteatpoop
donteatpoop
Jun 2, 2005
Very well written. Nice job.
by donteatpoop on Jun 2, 2005
luckysnake23
luckysnake23
Mar 23, 2005
by luckysnake23 on Mar 23, 2005
MiniCorr
MiniCorr
Jan 26, 2005
I think when you end the story, you should include a summary for the confused reader. Just to tie down any loose ends.

Confusing or not, this was an awesome story.
by MiniCorr on Jan 26, 2005
EnderWiggin
EnderWiggin
Jan 3, 2005
This is quite simply the best story on this site. It is very confusing, and intentionally so. I'm a fan of the time travel sub-genre of scifi and this story is professional quality. Good job!
by EnderWiggin on Jan 3, 2005
DavidSky
DavidSky
Jan 2, 2005
Good story that works well with the format. It got a little confusing though--you really need to be careful and read every single entry, which ended forcing me to struggle to remember what I'd selected and what I hadn't. I think if the story had been spelled out just a little bit more, my own personal feelings of frustration would have been lessened.
by DavidSky on Jan 2, 2005
jeffisthebest
jeffisthebest
Dec 22, 2004
I don't know how you thought of this while you were half-sleeping, but its good, very good.
by jeffisthebest on Dec 22, 2004
AlphaDog
AlphaDog
Nov 29, 2004
Excellent use of cyoa format, really captures the first person pov of an amnesiac.
by AlphaDog on Nov 29, 2004
AlphaDog
AlphaDog
Nov 29, 2004
Well done! Excellent use of the online format to allow the reader to experience the disorientation of the unfortunate protagonist. Very disturbing without being graphic.

The best story on this site that I've read.
by AlphaDog on Nov 29, 2004
Karold
Karold
Nov 13, 2004
Dude, holy shit... very nice idea, incredible writing, and the story is just so fun... This IS the best story on the site I have read so far (and I have read many). This reminds of several movies I have seen. The only flaw was that there wasn't 'quite' so much gameplay as I had hoped for.
by Karold on Nov 13, 2004
Ravenchild
Ravenchild
Nov 4, 2004
by Ravenchild on Nov 4, 2004
TerrapinKing
TerrapinKing
Aug 17, 2004
Seriously, this person is one of the best storytellers I have ever encountered. What a mind job.....
by TerrapinKing on Aug 17, 2004
Ziff26966
Ziff26966
Aug 10, 2004
by Ziff26966 on Aug 10, 2004
baz
baz
Aug 6, 2004
Booyah
by baz on Aug 6, 2004
Spider1234
Spider1234
Jul 23, 2004
Fabulous
by Spider1234 on Jul 23, 2004
Spider1234
Spider1234
Jul 23, 2004
Very interesting story
by Spider1234 on Jul 23, 2004
WarlordRak
WarlordRak
Jul 13, 2004
All I can say is "Wow!"

That was a very cool story. It took some doing, but I think I managed to piece it all together.
by WarlordRak on Jul 13, 2004

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