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You had me convinced he was a bad father right up until the harness. “Go watch the lights.” Devastated me. Beautiful work.

terence's avatar

Niiiiice, so glad that landed for you. Thanks so much for reading, Nick.

M. Majeris's avatar

Heartwarming. Feels strange in the context of this universe.

terence's avatar

After two dark novellas and starting a third, I really needed to show that joy can be found, even in the ravages of the outer districts.

M. Majeris's avatar

Makes sense. We tend to forget that even in the darkest corners of the world there's some daily joy, not just complete doom and gloom.