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driftonthis's avatar

This needs to be a Wes Anderson script :)

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Marika O’S's avatar

Thank you for your comment Troy, I loved how the story came from the prompt I received and hoped the piece would work in terms of having the fairy tale elements.

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Dwina Murphy-Gibb's avatar

I love your story x

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Marika O’S's avatar

Thank you Dwina!

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Dwina Murphy-Gibb's avatar

Glad you loved it. I tried to let the magic come across despite all the divisions. ***

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Dwina Murphy-Gibb's avatar

haha...think I got muddled in both our answers there. So easy to do***

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Hannah Holm's avatar

Well done! I also really enjoyed the three gifts from Grandpa Oswald 💚

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Troy Putney's avatar

This is so beautifully observed. I especially love how you set the story up using the three gifts from Grandpa Oswald and allowing it to unfold so naturally from there. This was one of the few feel-good pieces in this group effort and was a refreshing and joyful read.

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Nathan Slake's avatar

This was so lovely and heart-warming, really enjoyed it. Lots of little details throughout and it all feels like it's *you* telling the story of your youth. As Troy says, this is a gem of a feel-good story in the selection.

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Marika O’S's avatar

Thank you so much Nathan, I'm finding my way around, and really appreciate being read and your comment.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

“I could see more, but so could they.” What a perfect line. Really enjoyed this story, especially the inheritance of three things from grandfather Oswald. It has a fairy tale magic.

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Marika O’S's avatar

Thank you Julie, I appreciate your observations 🕊️

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Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Short and sweet and to the point.

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Marika O’S's avatar

Thank you Eleanor!

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