Very cool. It’s interesting that this is a 9-month cycle, like gestation and birth.

I agree, love the 9 month cycle!
This would be intersting to sequel with many different lives!

I really got into this one. I almost hoped you weren’t going to go the direction you did because the first few lines hatched a similar idea in my mind. Guess that’s the way it goes with good story ideas.

Overall, I love this story, although the last line is a little ‘on the nose’ and overly expository. Maybe a little more vagueness would help keep the feel of the story going through the last line.

This was very good. A very literal interpretation of the challenge and yet still very interesting to read. A great premise for a longer story too. Well done!

I love this story on its own. To me, its strength is in its completeness. No need for sequels in my humble opinion. Well done!

As good an interpretation as any! you got the point across, and told the story well.

Thanks you guys :)

this is a good stand alone, however, there is a lot of story missing, and it deserves a prequel and sequel. What did she do as a red head, and what shall she do now as a dark woman? What purpose is there in molting like this? :)

I would have to disagree about the prequel/sequel talk. We all may think that we want to know more, but the wanting is the beauty. Often, when given the thing we want we find ourselves disappointed with further explanation. I advocate that this be left to stand alone as a wonderful singular story that allows the reader to dream up whatever they may.

A beautiful short story. It’s very visual, like I can picture it unfolding in vibrant paintings.

I do think it deserves a prequel/sequel. It could be made even more beautiful. It’s still stunning with the open end: what is she? How did she come to be? et cetera, et cetera…. Very interesting <3

Well guys, quit talking about it and get writing! If you you want a prequel/sequel you’ll have to do it yourselves ;)
Besides, I’d love to see what you’d all come up with.

Very cool! Love it.