0corona, when I read this the night it was posted, I thrilled with the sense of desperation and foreboding that you picked up from the banner and the direction you took! (um, dare I say,'the spin' you put on it?)
I had no preconceived tale in mind... but I was really wow'ed that you took this to 122 - bravo! and really well done! And the banner has a whirling circular feel as well, roulette is just so fitting!
(I really meant to comment just after it was published, but I was the first to read it, so I couldn't for fear of outing myself as the artist. Sorry I was MIA from ij for so long afterwards)