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for ...Eight, Nine, Ten

by pip

person Tcr
schedule January 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM

I’ve been trying to write something fresh and new, but it seems like every time I go to write something, it’s something that’s been said already, so, here goes...

Your style of writing is excellent.  It’s poetic, yet concise.  The varied sentences keep the interest of the reader and continue to keep things interesting.  This adds to the sadness at the end. 

I enjoyed the way you wrote your MC.  Starting him out as you did, it was a journey along the way, so it was sadder for the ending, after all this struggle.  Actually, in this way, it reminds me a little of Blade Runner...

In short...  Enjoyed this one, now to read your others.

person PyTerato
schedule October 4, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Wow, so dark. This was an amazing short story. Your writing style is very poetic without being overwhelming. Your sentences are crisp and clear, and yet so complex in a pleasantly artistic way. They're varied too, which is awesome. You don't suffer from any of my major writing pet peeves. So in all, colour me impressed! 

I was a little unsure going into this, because I don't normally read things without a little m/m anymore, but this really took me by surprise. Especially the end [I won't elaborate and spoil anything for people about to read it]. It was just beautiful and so friggin sad! 

~Clover

person Tahn
schedule February 28, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Whoa, ok, that was some trippy shit. Well done. I like how it looped back around.
person Anon
schedule May 15, 2015 at 12:00 AM
What a haunting and evocative story you've given us in this gem. There is such a tremendous vulnerability about him, and I was so eager to see what he would find out about himself. I was not expecting the ending at all, but somehow, it was just right, an entirely fitting response to his situation, and one I understand.

You've really crafted a perfect tale, and I'm so glad you shared this with us!
person RJaneyP
schedule January 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Clever but a sad story... along with life and a sense of self they should have given him a programed identity. It's even sadder because Artificial Intelligence will be true some day. Hopefully these creators will give these entities a reason and a purpose to live! G