Unsettling and very depressing, Dmitry. All those post-apocalyptic stories are horrid in their own way, but this was extra painful as the main characters were kids. Your story reminded me of the movie The Blue Lagoon from 1980. Two teenagers stranded on a deserted island and tried to cope with the situation the best they could. They even had a baby of their own, and at some point they saw no other way out, and decided to end their lives by eating some poisonous berries …

Al

I agree with Al this was unsettling. Well written and conveyed allot not leaving the mind to wonder what happened next.

What a story. I like the banter back and forth between them and how she actually listened to the old man when he talked. The conversation about brings loved one’s back is one I find interesting because would they want to come back to this world in the state it is in? Welcome to Stars Rite

Powerfully penned, D. Excellent storytelling my friend. Welcome to Stars Rite. Appreciate you.

Damian

Interest concept for a short story. The search for immortality in technology. It’s right around the corner which makes this write right on time! Enjoyed the read.

My finance very much wants to have his consciousness downloaded and saved. I’m not so sure. Lol

Brilliantly penned, Thomas. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write with incredible storytelling and amazing imagery my friend. Dig the jazz references and the mention of Coltrane & Parker along with your use of chess terminology. Nicely done. Appreciate you.

Damian

Thanks, my friend.

There are so many layers to this. It’s almost a sultry piece of music accompanied by chess…not the other way around. This is definitely a multiple read piece 😊

tHANK YOU

Passionately penned, Neville. This is an excellent write my friend with amazing flow. Nicely done per usual. Appreciate you.

Damian

Age will come for everything and everybody. The poem is lovely, though I’m not sure if it’s about a woman, a flower, or something else. Are we lucky or cursed to be so affected by beauty?