Another exceptional short story. I didn't see this as superhero fiction initially. But after seeing someone else make the connection it reminds me a lot of the movie, Unbreakable. The 'superhero'/fantastical element is softer. The story is grounded in real emotions, real life circumstances, real conflict. I think that makes for a better story in the long run.
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, Sam! I love the movie Unbreakable because it does speak to a more emotionally driven protagonist, having to decide how best to use his powers and figure out shaky relationships. My kind of story. 😁
That was an amazing story. So beautiful. The language was elegant, the character of Ayuma drawn out so nicely. His wants and needs to be a hero answered in a way he never expected. Very well done, Brian.
Thank you, Ben! I had never really considered writing a "superhero" story, so I let it play out the best I knew how. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Thank you, Wendy! I try to leave readers with a sense of hope, even if the characters still need to work on themselves. Thank you for reading and commenting!
Empathy as superpower. At once prosaic, and also rare enough to the defining train of a manga character. There is quite a maturity to your writing, here. Very powerful stuff.
Thank you, Jeff, I appreciate that! I do feel like my voice has changed since I started a few years ago, hopefully for the better. I dare not say more mature since that just makes me feel old. 😉
Another exceptional short story. I didn't see this as superhero fiction initially. But after seeing someone else make the connection it reminds me a lot of the movie, Unbreakable. The 'superhero'/fantastical element is softer. The story is grounded in real emotions, real life circumstances, real conflict. I think that makes for a better story in the long run.
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, Sam! I love the movie Unbreakable because it does speak to a more emotionally driven protagonist, having to decide how best to use his powers and figure out shaky relationships. My kind of story. 😁
That was an amazing story. So beautiful. The language was elegant, the character of Ayuma drawn out so nicely. His wants and needs to be a hero answered in a way he never expected. Very well done, Brian.
Thank you, Ben! I had never really considered writing a "superhero" story, so I let it play out the best I knew how. Thanks for reading and commenting!
This was a delightful tale...and a happy ending. Loved it.
Thank you, Wendy! I try to leave readers with a sense of hope, even if the characters still need to work on themselves. Thank you for reading and commenting!
Beautiful!
Thank you, SDG!
Empathy as superpower. At once prosaic, and also rare enough to the defining train of a manga character. There is quite a maturity to your writing, here. Very powerful stuff.
Thank you, Jeff, I appreciate that! I do feel like my voice has changed since I started a few years ago, hopefully for the better. I dare not say more mature since that just makes me feel old. 😉
If you'd prefer to remain premature, that of course is up to you.
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This story is the best I've read from your keyboard yet! So very poignant!
Thank you, Richard! I appreciate you reading and letting me know.
Great job. It illuminated my imagination as though I were watching a movie and experiencing the small sliver of hope.
Thank you, Elizabeth! I've been aiming for more cinematic appeal in my stories, so I'm happy to hear it.
I didn't know how to phrase it properly but "cinematic appeal" is exactly what I was trying to say!