Thank you very much for the kind words, Ewok. It hasn't been an easy task. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but it's become an extremely gratifying experience writing this story for both my enjoyment and my readers' entertainment. The road ahead is still quite long, but I'm going to enjoy every step of the way with this story having so much more to tell. I hope you enjoy the read. Feel free to leave your thoughts on the chapters. If it hasn't come to your attention, the lower-most link will serve as the terminus for reading Shachal. Have fun and thanks for dropping in and leaving the compliment. It means a lot.