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Leanne Shawler's avatar

Love this … and also, thanks for the index. I’ve been so behind in reading that I hadn’t realized hadn’t seen this prompt from you!

Eugenia P. Frankenberg 🥀's avatar

I love this story. Especially the dialogue on the importance of stories and magic, now more than ever! A needed reminder in these trying times.

Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Gaby Brogan's avatar

What an inspiration! I love how poetic your writing is. Truly stunning - I particularly enjoyed the ensemble cast of voices, representing all the different writers. This felt like a call to action and I feel energised!

Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Thank you, Gaby! This was my little thank you to Luna for organising the challenge and to everyone who took part for their wonderful stories. I know it's a little corny, but I also happen to believe it. Reading fantasy has brought me so much joy, but the escapism it offers has also helped me through some tough times. Now I've begun to write it too, it's added a whole other level to my appreciation of the genre. So, yes, let's write more of it!

Gaby Brogan's avatar

Absolutely! I've definitely experienced the same - sci-fi and fantasy have given me the best escape at times. Always on board with bringing more into the world!

Aurelian Ashmore's avatar

A little piece of hope while the light fades. The old ways are not gone. And some of us still need them.

Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Absolutely. I am definitely one of those people.

Aurelian Ashmore's avatar

Me too, my friend, me too.

Verdant Butterfly's avatar

I love this, thank you for such a lovely tribute to our month together. I actually got moist eyes. *Clears throat* well, I have to stop chopping onions while I read...*grin*

Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Haha thank you for reading, commenting and sharing your reaction. It does feel like quite an emotional day, doesn’t it? That just proves the power of fiction! I’ve enjoyed your work so much this past month, and I’m grateful that this challenge led me to discovering it.

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Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Thank you! Yes - the writing will continue!