What a cool project!!

The images you used to illustrate the story were so perfect for the stark and interesting life on that planet.

What a terrific story, @litguru. It's so good to see you in The Ink Well again! I love how you add details and build the world for your story in subtle ways. There was so much information packed into these

Aw! How heartbreaking. There are so many great moments in this story, as well as small, delightful details. You could teach a class in how to write between the lines, @itsostylish. I love your writing

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Oh how I love fog and dramatic weather! (Not extreme heat, thank you; just clouds and storms and such!) Honey, the shout goes up, someone stole the mountains :) Whew, I'm glad you got them back! They are

I love that. Most of us likely go into blogging for very different reasons than what we ultimately gain from it!

Oh @marlyncabrera, you have so much wisdom, my dear! Yes, those repeat behaviors and choices — oh my! We find those narcissists because they are comfortably familiar. I can absolutely relate to how you

Yes, indeed! It's always therapeutic to write out the ghosts of the past, isn't it? I love how a writing prompt can dredge up something you thought was long buried.

I really enjoyed your story, @jazclassic. It really captures how deeply painful personal loss can be. The story of the mother and the daughter being torn apart by the loss, and then finding their way back

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it, @keila2022!

I am verklempt! Thank you so much, @cinnccf, @millycf1976 and @grindan. This contest was inspiring and truly enjoyable, and it really got me thinking about times of reflection, and of turning points. Thank

Great to see you, @adncabrera! And that's wonderful that you also like to write in coffee shops. There is something about the atmosphere that is conducive to great thoughts and productivity. Good luck

Yes, I truly did. I'm blessed with a good life, a great husband, awesome kids, and wonderful friends. And I do think coffee gave me courage! 😀

Thanks for reading, @verdesmeralda. Yes, life is a journey, isn't it? We can always aim to improve our circumstances and move toward joy.

Cheers! And thank you.

Oh yes, the word "toxic" really sums it up. I would like to say that I merrily skipped off into my new life. But in fact it took years to decompress, to detoxify, to extract that person's voice

Wait, what? Oh my! Why thank you every so much, @cinnccf!!

Wonderful!