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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

great story and great writing Chris. Mångata/bothy -- never heard of either! but taking those with me now...maybe I'll leave them behind somewhere.

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Chris Barkley's avatar

So glad you liked the story. Feels good to be read so closely. And yes, leave them for someone else to find!

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Haunting, like the warning of this line: “the memory surfaces like a drowned body rising, bloated, to the surface.”

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Lucy Aikman's avatar

This is a very beautiful and haunting piece of writing. I like this idea of a tread-song. I love your imagery, it's very considered. I can hear you reading this in your voice. Great work. If this was in a book I was reading, I would highlight many phrases for sheer beauty, alone.

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Chris Barkley's avatar

Thank you, Lucy!

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Gorgeous, wrenching story.

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Chris Barkley's avatar

Thank you, Liz.

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Anna Light's avatar

Beautiful story. You inspire me.

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Chris Barkley's avatar

Thank you, Anna. You're very kind.

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