Okay now...
The wordcount stands at 11,787 words, 37 a5 pages, at the 6th chapter!
I am demoralised... I think my novel is turning into a short story. At this rate I can't keep it out. It's either this or no healthy social life. I don't know how to end the story, how? Can't kill off all the characters either... ...shall devote the rest of the 'cold and stormy night' to post it online... yeah.