When Lyra was only a child, she had an active imagination. So active that it far outclassed the dismal drudgery of reality. Of what had just happened to her. But she can't hide from the truth forever...
Entry for Writeoff FiM Short Story Round, Event 87. Prompt: The Other Side.
Adventure definitely works. Fantastic portrayal of a brilliant little mind coping with its first taste of grief. Granny Virgo is characterized magnificently, and the visuals are gripping throughout. Thank you for this.
The descriptions in this text reminded me of Palimpsest, by Catherynne Valente.
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In an excellent way. Your prose is really enticing.
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No, thank you for writing this, dear Author.
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