This was a fun story to read. I would have preferred to not have been called “dear reader”. That phrase seemed a bit contrived.

Haha, it is not contrived at all. This piece mimics the style of Poe, Stevenson, etc.

‘in a most extraordinary fashion’ xD This had a lovely, lively, tone throughout and an original take on a car crash, it makes me feel she should be in period dress and be writing this down in her journal, maybe over tea and crumpets. I’m not quite sure why, it just seems to suit. Very nicely done.