okay, so i'm lying, it's not actually finished. it is, however, nearly finished, and it is well over 50,000 words at this point, so i've met the requirements (and don't have to worry about uploading over thanksgiving frantically!).
the fifth edition of the story is up, here, though i must warn you, it currently ends in a precarious position for a main-ish character whom i introduced way the fuck too late in the story. rest assured, though, for all 0 loyal fans, there is an ending coming, and it matches the increasingly improbable storyline quite well. at least it does in my head for now. no doubt it will hit the page somewhat different, but that's life.