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Eric McCormick's avatar

Short and sharp. You spin a slick, sticky web, here.

Maximilian Siddell's avatar

I try my best.

Thank you reading, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

Rowan Macfie's avatar

The way this is described reminds me of a Renaissance painting, or an interpretative exegesis of one - great ponderance and existential flavour. Also ties in to the kind of grand motifs that underpin lore surrounding FFRPs like Hero Quest, which I know you've written about but haven't gotten around to looking at it yet.

Maximilian Siddell's avatar

Hey thanks for reading. I really appreciate the comparison to an interpretative exegesis of a Renaissance painting.

I guess it does tie into Hero Quest thematically. I hadn't realised that.

Sandy Stuart Shaller's avatar

Maximilian, this is one of those thoughtful stories that deals with our choices and the alternate reality that might have been created had we made another choice. I love the thinking that went into this and made it new and fresh. Bravo!

Maximilian Siddell's avatar

Hi Sandy. Thank you so much for reading. I'm really glad the piece resonated with you. Your continued support greatly appreciated 🙏

Sandy Stuart Shaller's avatar

You write; I read!! :)

KV's avatar

This reminds me of the Robert Frost’s the road not taken :))

Maximilian Siddell's avatar

I haven't heard of Robert Frost before, but I'll definitely go have a look. Thanks!