because I was asked to by someone other than the wuthor. This very good and very well written,. The story, well, I could have read that in an y sciencwe fiction magazine, I feel it is that good. Pathos, hope, humanity, revelation. It isd all thyere and I personally am very pleased to have read it. Well Dobe, Evelybn/Bluedragon

You have a very interesting story to tell. The way you tell it gives it life in a beautiful and mysterious way. At least I think so because I haven't finished it yet.

Yes, you are totally correct. This is writing at its very best, making the rest of us want to pack up our computers and stop trying to compete! Seriously, Aaron, this is absolutely wonderful. Are you really only 26 years old? How on earth were you able to learn the mechanics of such descriptive and mature writing at such an early age? I am so impressed that there are no words to describe how much your story touched me, on so many levels. You definitely have a winner with this one and my vote as well.

I wish to give nothing away, so I will only say that this is one of the most magnificently-written works I've ever read anywhere. You belong on every best-seller list out there, and I sincerely hope you have written many other things, full-length novels as well as short stories. Your grasp of short-story writing is breathtaking, your narrative is poetry, and I could go on and on, gushing about this or that, but I'll translate my reactions into something more useful to you (I hope): Recommendations to everyone I know here to read your story, and if we get to participate in the voting process for the contest, my vote will be cast without hesitation for your entry. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.