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Laura's avatar

I really like this story. Need became greed. Is that not the time we are in. So many tied to needing what they desire and filled with knowledge rather than wisdom. I try to remember what is important but that doesn't mean I always have my priorities in the right order. I will remember these words for a very long time to come. Again, as always, well done.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thank you! I do feel this is the time we are living in! The story reflects that for me. Obviously for you too! 😊

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Bill Adler's avatar

This is a super creative story.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thank you, Bill! I was terribly sleep deprived when I wrote it. I got no sleep last night. Maybe that makes this a good writing day?

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Connie Earhart's avatar

Disturbing for sure! Parallel universe? There's beauty here too.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

There's a hefty dollop of our universe, with our modern day robber barons. Thankfully, we're missing the creepy gods...I think.

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Jason McBride's avatar

Wow! This is a haunting story. It’s going to stay with me for a long time.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

That's a good thing? Not sure it this one has comic potential... there's more exposition than action.

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Jason McBride's avatar

It’s definitely a good thing. I think it could make a good comic. I’m going to think about the mechanics of that.

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Ana Tirolese's avatar

Love this. It is chilling.

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Annelise Lords's avatar

Humanity is actually sitting on the edge of the knife and it's turning slowly.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

I agree. I have to admit that the current situation was in my mind as I wrote this.

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