This continues to be one of the oddest, yet most moving, stories I've ever read. Holly's emotions, good and bad, leap off the page in a way I rarely see in fiction. I'm saddened that you don't get more positive ratings, and I hope you don't let that dissuade you from writing. You're in the middle of something really good here.
Author's response
Thank you for the kind words. I'm beginning to embrace the unpopularity of the story as a sign I'm sticking well to my bizarre vision and not just feeding readers the same vanilla they've tasted before. The next chapter is tied to at least two Tangents, so is taking a little longer to scribe. It should be worth the wait. You'll have to let me know if you agree once they're released!
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