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It takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was…
Endure and Sing
Inspirational piece. Am glad you picked the rat to be the protagonist in your story,…
Endure and Sing
Such a sweet tale - and with a good moral to the story. I thought…
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Wow! This is a good story! Really good to read to little kids, the moral…
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Hi Katy, it really does add an extra dimension to hear your story read aloud…
Endure and Sing
In my neighboring country Denmark, we have the classical storyteller Hans-Christian Andersen. Your sweet story…
Endure and Sing
A really nice one with a wonderful story line. I can see why this was…
Endure and Sing
A beautiful story! I was reminded of seeing Paul Potts and Susan Boyle on Britain's…
Endure and Sing
Your story inspired me to keep going no matter how discouraging it gets. At times…
Endure and Sing
Thank you so much for the feedback! I pray that the young readers will be…
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Endure and Sing
Hi Katy, don't we all feel like the rat in your story at times! We…
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Between Belonging and Dying
A very powerful story, Daniel. Your writing makes it easy to feel the reality of…
Between Belonging and Dying
Oh my gosh, Daniel. Your story really defines the word superb. You make me experience…
Between Belonging and Dying
A horrendous situation, more so because so many people find themselves going through it. A…
Between Belonging and Dying
What an extremely powerful story Daniel, really well written and with an ending that had…
Between Belonging and Dying
Daniel, this story is one of the best flash fiction stories I've ever read. You…
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Very beautiful and creative ?
Thank you 🙂
This is a very beautiful and well formed story. I enjoyed reading it!
Thank you so much xx
This is a very moving story, a bridge between two worlds. I love your concept of the “Great Window”, where our older sister gazes into the world she has left behind; I love how important it is to her that she keep her beloved younger sister in sight. Both worlds are represented well by the words you choose. “Pearly”, “phantom”, “floating” and “auras” connect us with the Other World; the sunset description, reaching out to touch, almost hearing her breathe – all of these bring us back to Earth and to human experiences. I have read and re-read this story many times, and enjoy it more on each successive reading. I would suggest one possible change. I think it would be easier to read if it were broken up into four paragraphs: The first paragraph, ending with “she will never die” sets the stage but doesn’t yet tell the reader about both worlds. The second paragraph, ending with “I never do” pulls the reader into the bridge between worlds and lets us know this is not just a story about the bond between two sisters, but much more. The third paragraph, ending with “she will always be” paints the beauty of a soul and of a love that… Read more »
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Thanks so much for all your feedback! I’m very glad you enjoyed reading it. I also completely agree with the idea of paragraphing; I think my formatting could definitely do with some improvement! I greatly appreciate all the kind words.
Beautifully written. I was hoping to hear you say that when you touched her, she smiled, and said – sister is that you?
Such I sweet story! In only a few words you managed to create something beautiful. Well done!
Such a heart warming story.
Beautiful Emilia, my eyes are a little misty after reading it but I loved it! Today is my late Nan’s birthday and I’d love to think she was out there watching me through the Great Window. Thank you!
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What a lovely story that gives a sense of hope. I think what many of us fear is not being able to check on our loved ones when we are no longer here.
This is so simple. Focussing on the one allows all the concepts of this version of afterlife to shine through.
This story connects the two worlds. I read it two times, and I love it so much. I have my 2 younger sisters too, and love them both as you do. I love the way you give importance to your younger sister that you always follow her with your eyes. I was engaged and touched.
You describe the ‘Great Window’ so beautifully Emilia that I felt I was gazing through it with the sister. Although there were moments of sadness, there was a feeling of peace that flowed through your story. Very moving.