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Very interesting and original story. And well-written, too.

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What a compact and powerful story of sacrifice Brian. It’s kind of magic how you created this world so economically. Loved it.

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This is awesome! I love the concept and the world you’ve created. Great stuff, Brian!

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A fascinating concept. I would imagine dentures are big sellers on that world. 🤣

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So simple, but creates such an impact. Well-written!

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Really poignant. Thanks for sharing this!

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Very poignant! The illustration is awesome too.

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Apr 2Liked by Brian Reindel

A very good story. I throughly enjoyed it.

Papa

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This was so wonderful and strange, and it raised as many questions as it answered. Lots to think about with this one, from the fascinating world and its limited resource to the way it influences the society's values. I love the tension between self-sacrifice, altruism, pragmatism, and stoicism...

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Mar 28Liked by Brian Reindel

Oh, I was excited to see your name in my inbox this morning. A beautiful story of what we sacrifice in the World 🌎

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So original. Just enough information to construct the mythic belief system. When I finished the story I smiled and ran to the bathroom and brushed my teeth again.

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Mar 27Liked by Brian Reindel

Very beautiful story. Very glad I read it.

Rudy

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I was so excited to see this title in my inbox!

I love the changes you made since my first read. Chipping away a bit of the external world details and adding in more of the internal journey of Milena and her family. Perfect balance! Awesome work, Brian. Happy to read again for you anytime. 🙂

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Mar 26Liked by Brian Reindel

I enjoyed the story. It made me want to know more about the taking tree, why/ how it works, what's wrong with mama, why they had to keep giving more teeth, etc.

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