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Alexandra Mateus's avatar

Beautifully done. The details make the girl's fear and wonder feel real rather than symbolic. I love the Bulgarian folkloric forest touch; it gives the whole thing texture and rootedness. The story trusts its reader to sit with not-knowing, and I'm still turning it over.

Looking forward for more of your fiction writing :))

Alex Mathers's avatar

Hey Alexandra, that's what I wanted to convey, so thank you!