And this is why you're such a good writer, Garrett.
I read this and it was like I was being thrust in the deep end, but with each destination and increment of information, I began to understand and feel and see. The power here is in all the words that aren't written, which wouldn't be possible without the words you *did* write. (I have no idea if I'm making sense. What I mean is: this was flipping great.)
My favourite line, especially the *The correct punctuation.*
“Girl then. We do dumb things for love, don’t we.” Willie phrased this not as a question, but a statement. The correct punctuation. “What’s her name?”
"And then they trace each other’s interstates on their palms beneath moonlight, waves not crashing like my conscious mind would hope but gently lapping, filling footprints." - Epic line! I admire how colorfully you introduce each character. As briefly as they may be shown, they all have unique quirks and something memorable about them. I also appreciate how authentically and realistically this story reads.
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And this is why you're such a good writer, Garrett.
I read this and it was like I was being thrust in the deep end, but with each destination and increment of information, I began to understand and feel and see. The power here is in all the words that aren't written, which wouldn't be possible without the words you *did* write. (I have no idea if I'm making sense. What I mean is: this was flipping great.)
My favourite line, especially the *The correct punctuation.*
“Girl then. We do dumb things for love, don’t we.” Willie phrased this not as a question, but a statement. The correct punctuation. “What’s her name?”
"And then they trace each other’s interstates on their palms beneath moonlight, waves not crashing like my conscious mind would hope but gently lapping, filling footprints." - Epic line! I admire how colorfully you introduce each character. As briefly as they may be shown, they all have unique quirks and something memorable about them. I also appreciate how authentically and realistically this story reads.
Perfect landing, Garrett - it's those tiny, crystal clear details which can turn a whole story. Well done!