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Laura B's avatar

This was really tender and beautiful but also absolutely horrible. I loved it.

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Artemis's avatar

Wow thank you 🙏 I’m glad all of that came across haha

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Keith Long's avatar

The visuals this conjures are crazy. Super well written

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Artemis's avatar

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

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Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

I loved the different angle from which you approached this theme. The way you combine brutal and tender in the same character is brilliant. I often think about the parasitic nature of modern society, and the question you raise about what it means to be human ... There's so much in this story. Expertly told!

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Artemis's avatar

Wow thank you so much, this means a lot coming from you! I’m glad the story’s themes resonated with you. Thank you for reading <3

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Kimberly B🌴👻🌴's avatar

I'm feeling very unsettled by this story, and in the best way!!!! I found myself sliding back and forth between which character "had it right." Brilliant story!

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Artemis's avatar

That ambiguity was definitely the goal… I don’t even have an answer. Thank for you reading! 🙏

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EJ Trask's avatar

this is insanely good. terrifying and beautiful at once, and your characters are wonderful

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Artemis's avatar

Thank you so much 🙏 this story felt like an experiment so I’m so glad you liked it

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Wendy Cockcroft's avatar

Excellent body horror with flavours of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Your lead nameless character is so desperately human, and so relatable in his lonely terror. Great job!

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Artemis's avatar

Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it 🙏

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Pages After Dark's avatar

As a fan of body horror, I really enjoyed this! Great writing style too!

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Artemis's avatar

Thank you - I don’t typically write body horror so I’m glad you enjoyed!

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Jessica Maison's avatar

Love this one!

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Deer Girl's avatar

I enjoyed this one :)

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Artemis's avatar

Thank you! 🙏

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