Great job on this. So well written. I'm a crime fiction writer but as a reader, I have a wide spectrum of interests and appreciate fine writing no matter the genre. This story was a prime example of the fine writing I seek. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent piece, Brian. I love speculative writing where the big themes (like extended longevity vs. natural senescence) sit in the background but are pulled on by the plot and characters.
Brian! This piece reminds me of why I love speculative fiction. So well written and, oh, that twist.
The other day on a hike, I was lamenting with my cousin how it’s sad that human lives are so ephemeral—simply bc we have such little time to evolve and grow and learn to live in harmony with each other and the planet. But then we were like, but would humans get better with more time really? Or would it just create bigger opportunity for destruction? I think your pointing to vapidity here is … well, certainly a possibility.
Haha. I digress. Mostly meant to comment that I really enjoyed this piece!
Oh, that was so good, Brian. Such a surprise ending. And the depths of the conversation just touching on death and not delving too deep into it. The fact you can say so much in such a short space.
Wow! The beginning captivated me (the last mortal?) but the ending blew me out of the water. What an interesting hypothetical question/comment on humanity.
Brian,
Great job on this. So well written. I'm a crime fiction writer but as a reader, I have a wide spectrum of interests and appreciate fine writing no matter the genre. This story was a prime example of the fine writing I seek. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed this. Bravo! 🤩
Illustrates exactly why short fiction is so very worthwhile, especially speculative fiction.
That ending was not what I expected...well done!
This is deep. This is quite neatly composed and with a good flow to it too. I love the symbolism. Thank you for sharing this piece.
Excellent piece, Brian. I love speculative writing where the big themes (like extended longevity vs. natural senescence) sit in the background but are pulled on by the plot and characters.
Great vibes, and another interesting philosophical experiment. This is the best kind of SF.
Brian! This piece reminds me of why I love speculative fiction. So well written and, oh, that twist.
The other day on a hike, I was lamenting with my cousin how it’s sad that human lives are so ephemeral—simply bc we have such little time to evolve and grow and learn to live in harmony with each other and the planet. But then we were like, but would humans get better with more time really? Or would it just create bigger opportunity for destruction? I think your pointing to vapidity here is … well, certainly a possibility.
Haha. I digress. Mostly meant to comment that I really enjoyed this piece!
Thank you Brian,
Very well-written and compelling story! I appreciate always finding fine short fiction and really enjoyed reading yours.
Ya got me! That was a great ending.
This might be the best one yet, Brian.
Oh, that was so good, Brian. Such a surprise ending. And the depths of the conversation just touching on death and not delving too deep into it. The fact you can say so much in such a short space.
A thought-provoking story. Well done.
Loved it, thank you.
A nice bite-size unapologetic piece. Well done.
Wow! The beginning captivated me (the last mortal?) but the ending blew me out of the water. What an interesting hypothetical question/comment on humanity.
Love this 👏🏻