I thought it was a neat little story! Quite a cool prompt, thanks for advertising these writing prompts through their substack. You used the elements quite nicely, and I liked the medieval/castle theme a lot. My only pet peeve is that I don't like vomiting/sickness in stories, so take that how you will!
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This was such a great read. Your title felt very neighborhood cat-like, so I was surprised from the very different world that you built in this story right from the beginning. Once dad's thigh showed up I had my big a-ha that gave the pre-story vomit warning some context. You've done so much here in such a short story -- the family relationships are strong, the history of Ingrid's place among her siblings and the community, even touchstones to a magic system, perhaps forgotten over the generations... Really solid piece!
Such a gripping opening! I like the ambiguity of the main character's abilities - I mean can she or can't she do magic or any rituals successfully? I see this as part of a longer piece. Perhaps she is able to piece her father back together and then he begs her to put him to rest, which she fails to do... There is so much potential here for further development. I'd love to keep reading further developments. :-)
I think this is the most unique story I’ve read of the submissions for this prompt. Very creative.
Wowza that is a strong opening line
I thought it was a neat little story! Quite a cool prompt, thanks for advertising these writing prompts through their substack. You used the elements quite nicely, and I liked the medieval/castle theme a lot. My only pet peeve is that I don't like vomiting/sickness in stories, so take that how you will!
Thank you so much for joining in our celebration this month!
This was such a great read. Your title felt very neighborhood cat-like, so I was surprised from the very different world that you built in this story right from the beginning. Once dad's thigh showed up I had my big a-ha that gave the pre-story vomit warning some context. You've done so much here in such a short story -- the family relationships are strong, the history of Ingrid's place among her siblings and the community, even touchstones to a magic system, perhaps forgotten over the generations... Really solid piece!
Such a gripping opening! I like the ambiguity of the main character's abilities - I mean can she or can't she do magic or any rituals successfully? I see this as part of a longer piece. Perhaps she is able to piece her father back together and then he begs her to put him to rest, which she fails to do... There is so much potential here for further development. I'd love to keep reading further developments. :-)
Wow, I really liked this! It's very visual and intriguing. Thanks!