The format and mix of tense built a very strong sense of immediate nostalgia for me — i.e. of being present in a moment already nostalgic — and, incidentally, even the use of "interloper" (a difficulty level in The Long Dark) contributes to the icy vibe.
The last paragraph is beautiful. The storytelling through gift summaries is likewise great and avoids cliche. (I think it's the pacing and variation in section length that best contributes; the format thankfully never strays into formula)
Thank you for the prose, and a very Merry Christmas to you!
380 days ago this story would have touched me one way, now it touches another too! Excellent writing, reminds me of the past and points to the future like the damned Third Ghost. Good work.
infuriatingly clever. Very, very well done--as much story between the lines as on them!
Thank you very much 🙏.
I don't use the G-word lightly but this is fucking genius use of form to convey a powerful story. Chapeau MF, and Merry Whotsit
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Love it! Have a great holiday, Andy.
Thank you 🙏. And you as well.
Andy, this is great!
The format and mix of tense built a very strong sense of immediate nostalgia for me — i.e. of being present in a moment already nostalgic — and, incidentally, even the use of "interloper" (a difficulty level in The Long Dark) contributes to the icy vibe.
The last paragraph is beautiful. The storytelling through gift summaries is likewise great and avoids cliche. (I think it's the pacing and variation in section length that best contributes; the format thankfully never strays into formula)
Thank you for the prose, and a very Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you very much 🙏. And to you as well. I was excited when I saw your request.
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Well written.
Thank you 🙏
Very creative use of form. Love the idea and you crushed the execution. Well done
Thank you very much 🙏.
I loved this! It's beautiful, Andy. Sadly sweet.
Thank you very much 🙏.
Killed it dead, very well done
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Wonderful and beautiful!
Thank you 🙏.
You are very welcome.
380 days ago this story would have touched me one way, now it touches another too! Excellent writing, reminds me of the past and points to the future like the damned Third Ghost. Good work.
Thank you very much 🙏.
Thank you 🙏.