Good plot and interesting.  However, for me it was not an easy read, it did not flow.  No issue with the length, but I found the same things cropped up several times just a different situation and everything was just too good.  Yes bad things occurred but they were got over so easily, too easily.  If Beth was going to be attached to some one I would have thought it would take a lot longer.  So, I would keep the length, cut the romance and add a round up at the end.  How the mine was doing?, how the Goo Plant was doing?, Beth's first child, how Sara was doing?, did Sara synthesize the goo? and a few other things.

I was going to give it a pass, due to the length. I am SO GLAD I didn't - it's one of the very best I have ever read!!!
Thank you, and PLEASE keep writing!!!

YOU'RE SIMPLY GREAT!
Kisses.
Silvia.

I enjoyed this story a lot. It is full of imagination and twists in the plot that keep it interesting. It could use more sex but all in all it stands by it's self. so keep writing I'll keep reading.  

What a wonderful story!  You must have had a ton of Kleenex yourself while sriting this story I must add.  I've already gone through a box myself,lol!  

I am on on chapter ten right now and just had to add my admiration on your fantastically wonderful imagination.

You have a wonderful knack for adding feelings with your writing.  Do you write proffesionally as well?

Never stop wrting, you have the gift!

i just want to say this story was absolutely wonderful and wanted to give you some feedback on it.  Now if only i could find me some of this goo as you called it :)

Great story, Prue.

Just the right amount of romance, eroticism, and suspense, with enough character background to make it seem real. :)

One *SMALL* correction, however:

In the Spanish-speaking world, particularly Spain and Mexico,  "Don", or its female equivalent, "Don~a" (written with the tilde over the "n"), is a *TITLE*, not a name.

The proper way to refer to the character of "Don Luis Alfonso Torre de Montega" would be either as "Don Luis", as  "Don de Montega" (either is acceptable), or as "[t]he Don" when his full name wasn't being used.

To refer to someone simply as "Don" is considered *EXTREMELY* disrespectful-- roughly on a par to referring to the current occupants of Buckingham Palace (Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (Mountbatten), the Prince Consort) as "Mr. and Mrs. Windsor", or as "Mr. and Mrs. Mountbatten".  

My apologies in advance to any readers from the United Kingdom who may see this. I meant no offense; it was simply the best-known example that came to mind.

As always, no real criticism is intended, Prue. I thought it might be a good idea to bring this to your attention before you publish this story elsewhere.

Hugs Prue. I have to say that you just keep gettig better and better with ever story you write. it's a shame some people can't see that, or they can and just can't cope with how great you are. shows your better than them.
Huggles hon :)
Love from Sheana

Wow! Prue you go for it girl. keep up the good work, so get typing and put up more story's.
hugs
Art Angel

Prue I really did like this story. one of your best yet, keep up the good work and don't worry what the sad small minded burnt out ex star's think. :)
Huggles
Dark Gothic

Sigh.  Okay, Prue.  I give up.  You win.  I might as well try to stay ahead of an avalanche on a tricycle!  LOL     Well done, m'luv(as if I expected anything other than well done, from you).  Consider the cattle prod put away for life.  It's obvious that it's no longer needed, to keep you writing.   Take yet another warm, fuzzy huggle from petty pelts for yourself.  I figure, by now, you must have enough of them to cover your whole house, inside AND out!  LOL

Cathy_t_ said that

Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play?  Very nice story.  I enjoyed it.  Thanks!  Look around, round.  Sorry, I'm got a song in my head ;)

AHAHAHAHA, now I can boast over my smartness at having saved chapter 12 when it was accidentally submitted instead of chapter 1.

<Insert random boastful statement>

Great story so far.  You write good stories.  Just one question, though,  How many more parts are they to this story?  I would like to go ahead and wait till the story is finished before reading the next parts?

Just curious

About halfway through Chapter 9, I became convinced that the original Beth had killed her parents and the prospector, was aware of the properties of the polymer, had switched places with Martin and then killed him and used the blast as cover, and will make another appearance before the story is over.  If any of this is remotely true, feel free to have Crystal delete this post to eliminate the spoiler.

Great twist in Chapter 8.  Beth beats Sara to the punch.  Anything to keep the action away from Cathleen.  Every time she talks, I tink I gonna fwow up in my mouf.

Go Prue!1 love the story girl.  The characters and details are wonderful!! cant wait for the next chapter!!

Now, I know I've said already that I like this story, and I still do. But there's been a trend in the latest chapter towards everyone crying over any little thing... seriously, I think every major female character has been reduced to tears on at least three different occasions. Crying is ok in a story, within reason, especially if there really is something to cry about.(for example when you realize that your sense of self is slowly slipping away)

But I think that at least some of the audience might start to lose respect for the protagonist if she can't keep it together at least some of the time. You don't have to cry every time there is a lot of emotion involved.

Wow Prue, you did it again girl! Wonderful story again and again you always show you can outdo what you have done before.

Huggles
Angel

Just read Part 5, Cool!! I asked you some questions after I had read Part 1 and every question has been answered. As for this story in general all I can do is quote a red hair boy who always has problems with his wand, and rat. "Wicked"
Chris W

I fully agree with the previous poster. The story is fun and it's a great idea. But the polymers and shapeshifting were a lot more interesting when it was a strange kind of ability, rather than just a means to becoming Beth.

Chapter 1 was fantastic, an authentically new idea, with the shape-changing abilities that the polymers gave Colin and Maggie.  But Chapter 2 showed signs that the whole story might end up as just the standard "guy-falls-in-love-with-his-best-friend" TG tale we've seen a thousand times.  After reading the third chapter, I'm hopeful that this may go in a more interesting direction.  The polymers are such a good idea that they need to be developed further in a story, whether it's this one or a sequel.  The whole idea that Colin can only progress toward looking like Beth, never in any other direction, is kind of a waste of your great concept.

But the big question on everyone's mind is: Who brings their cat to work?  And how do you leave a cat at home when it can squeeze under the doors?

Pru,
 Just finnished reading Part 2 and all I can say is, "WOW". You've got some heavy vibes going on here! I like the DNA part you sliped in. Are you going to go full female? I hope so, that would be cool.
Thank you,
Chris W  

Hi Prudence  :)
I think you have a great start to excellent story. Keep the story going. Thank you.
Hugs, Fran

I Like it! Chapter 12? What are you smoking? I want some, "must be good Sh_t!" So when are we going to read more about Beth? Good name by the way it's my kid sister's name. If she where to become a super hero would you name her, "Plastic Woman." Of corse if she has Beth's ID and wallet then she already has plastic, "credit cards," you know Charge It!! LOL. How far did the body mold make her female? Are we talking fun zone? There is not any inside plumming, is there? and can does she have any feeling down there? It wouldn't be fun if you couldn't get pleasure with your partner. I could go on with a zillion questios. So please just post the next part A.S.A.P.  
Thank You
Chris W

Well worth the wait! I know how long and how hard you've worked on this one!

Really Good So Far Pru (imagine these in large font)

Fun and lighthearted in this chapter, classic comic book superhero beginning. Looking forward to where you take this one.

SORRY for the mixup. please dont read as it spoil the storas it gives away the ending mostly. hopefully it will be rectified soon

Part 1 starts with Chapter 12?????  I didn't read any further.  Suggest you regroup and re-submit in proper sequence.  I have read your other stories and liked them enough to read more--Sharlee