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Paul Nadas's avatar

Thanks for this. It’s a really good story. Q. Is it based on something personal, or just a creative endeavor that was lurking somewhere way back in your psyche. Something that nibbled on a hidden nugget within until you picked up pen or pencil and began to let your imagination do the rest?

man of aran's avatar

Appreciate it, Paul. As for where it came from, not personal, more something lurking as you say. Very glad you enjoyed it.

Dragoneye's avatar

Elucidating when we experience such a compelling connection with a story as a result of an iconic element such a an old beetle. We seem to become a character in it as it creates a sentimental hook for our interest.

man of aran's avatar

Happy it worked for you! Thanks.

Lynda Crawford's avatar

Couldn't stop reading.

man of aran's avatar

Great to hear that, thanks 🙏

Dian Parker's avatar

Ah, the plot thickens. Well done!

man of aran's avatar

Thanks, Dian.

Annie Choate's avatar

more please...

man of aran's avatar

Ha, maybe some more short fictions in the offing! Thanks, Annie!