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Mary McVodka's avatar

The last line is like having just enough sauce left for the perfect bite at the end of a meal.

Lidia Stanchenko's avatar

That's a very beautiful comment, thank you!

France Pinzon • literary speck's avatar

I can so relate with Anna when having writer's block, but poor Rick!

There's a loveliness to how you see the world that I find so refreshing. Can't wait to read more of your short stories, Lidia.

Lidia Stanchenko's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words! I'm very happy that the story resonated with you!

The Faraday Room's avatar

That's a funny last line. Looks like Rick is going to move on fairly quickly, and put that paper to good use one way or another.

C.C. Harlow's avatar

What a dainty read. All in aerial grace and the beauty of mundanity.

"If you want to know what I see when looking at a blank page, I’ll tell you. I see a lot of excuses of different sizes. And the biggest one is that right now, at this very moment, I am not being myself."

Very well-written.

Lidia Stanchenko's avatar

Thank you so much, that means a lot! That’s exactly the feeling I was hoping to capture

C.C. Harlow's avatar

You did it wonderfully! Looking forward to reading you more.