A beautiful conclusion to one of my favorite stories I’ve read on Substack. Society - and people - can change. I was happy to see the others accept the monogamous relationship, and to see Kathoc Bose find his place among them. Several questions remain, but like Kathoc says, perhaps we don’t need the answers to all of them. Fine by me. You’ve given me a lot to think about with this story, and here’s to hoping we don’t experience the year of fire. It sure feels like a possibility at this point! Thank you, Sharron!
Beautiful story Sharron. I love the way this has all resolved in such a peaceful, loving manner to the benefit of all parties. The time travel aspect adds intrigue and explains so much. A well told tale from beginning to end.
The Time of Fire is now. Canada has over 1000 huge fires raging uncontrolled. Any trees left will make lumber VERY expensive. California has "fire season" every year. My daughter can see flames from her house to the West. Politics and riots are burning Chicago and Seattle. LaHaina is ash to the ground. Rainbows remind us floods will not end us again. Fire next time.
A fitting and interesting ending…. This paragraph is so poignant!
I am no longer concerned. I have accepted that not every question in this life has an answer. And I have learned that home is not where you are from. Home is where you find the light when you are the most lost.
BTW … Although I don’t always think of something to comment, I do read all your posts as I find them interesting and the writing immaculate.
Gorgeous ending to a beautiful story, Sharron. Please consider publishing this series as a whole book. If it hasn't reached novella length, I'm certain you could get it there with a few more vignettes, as there are so many stories to be told in this world. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Part of me hopes that Kathoc is still on Earth... an Earth that has been cleansed by fire and is being restored with peaceful co-existence. You have created that place with your imagination. It's beautiful.
This was curious to unpackage, the unfolding of a culture. Love the names and how the groups fell together. The reverence for knowledge and the history of things--what an uncertain journey. Those metal cylinders of writings, how cool is that. Thanks for a glimpse into this other land; well told, Sharron. Appreciate Jim's insights, I'm sure also.
This is such a lovely ending, Sharron - it's an ending, but not the end, because 'mysteries remain'. I'm pondering them right now, in fact. Absolutely wonderful!
A beautiful conclusion to one of my favorite stories I’ve read on Substack. Society - and people - can change. I was happy to see the others accept the monogamous relationship, and to see Kathoc Bose find his place among them. Several questions remain, but like Kathoc says, perhaps we don’t need the answers to all of them. Fine by me. You’ve given me a lot to think about with this story, and here’s to hoping we don’t experience the year of fire. It sure feels like a possibility at this point! Thank you, Sharron!
Very good!
Beautiful story Sharron. I love the way this has all resolved in such a peaceful, loving manner to the benefit of all parties. The time travel aspect adds intrigue and explains so much. A well told tale from beginning to end.
The Time of Fire is now. Canada has over 1000 huge fires raging uncontrolled. Any trees left will make lumber VERY expensive. California has "fire season" every year. My daughter can see flames from her house to the West. Politics and riots are burning Chicago and Seattle. LaHaina is ash to the ground. Rainbows remind us floods will not end us again. Fire next time.
A fitting and interesting ending…. This paragraph is so poignant!
I am no longer concerned. I have accepted that not every question in this life has an answer. And I have learned that home is not where you are from. Home is where you find the light when you are the most lost.
BTW … Although I don’t always think of something to comment, I do read all your posts as I find them interesting and the writing immaculate.
Gorgeous ending to a beautiful story, Sharron. Please consider publishing this series as a whole book. If it hasn't reached novella length, I'm certain you could get it there with a few more vignettes, as there are so many stories to be told in this world. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Part of me hopes that Kathoc is still on Earth... an Earth that has been cleansed by fire and is being restored with peaceful co-existence. You have created that place with your imagination. It's beautiful.
This was curious to unpackage, the unfolding of a culture. Love the names and how the groups fell together. The reverence for knowledge and the history of things--what an uncertain journey. Those metal cylinders of writings, how cool is that. Thanks for a glimpse into this other land; well told, Sharron. Appreciate Jim's insights, I'm sure also.
This is such a lovely ending, Sharron - it's an ending, but not the end, because 'mysteries remain'. I'm pondering them right now, in fact. Absolutely wonderful!
I really enjoyed this story, Sharron. I was prepared for it not to end well. I always enjoy your writing!
Amen….what a wonderful closing! I love the story of Kathoc, and I feel happy for him, his family, and his little community.