Wow Wift, this is incredible.

For some reason, this really connected the emotion onto the reader I think. A lot of stories written about death can end up really cliche, but I think this was one was a perfect balance. I applaud you for making this character beautifully broken.

Thanks, TR. I tried. A recent challenge has made me stronger and enabled me to incorporate lvoe into my stories.

It’s a little scary at first isn’t it? I too was in a similar boat but once you get going it’s amazing how natural it comes.

Aye. It was one of those “So hard it gives you a nosebleed, but you come out the better for it” challenges.

Michael this is fantastic.

Thankyou, Nadezhda, if we’re using each other’s real names.

I agree with PJ, this is fantastic (or, sure, Nadezhda, if we feel the need to use real names…). Maybe just because I’m a musician, but this really connected with me, and I think you did a fabulous job with the music vs. noise thing. All in all, really good writing!

Beautiful. I love how well the story is tied together from beginning to end.

This is wonderfully well done.

Excellent analogy/metaphor. Makes the story alive.

Sounds like regret.
I love the banter between the two, and the solid, truthful answer realized at the loss.

This is intense.

I think I might write a sequel.

Winner! Well done! This piece is so beautiful and your best writing!

This has been nominated for the ficly book.