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Brannley Miller's avatar

You've done it again, Ian! I'm not quite sure how you made me feel so many emotions in such a short span of time, but this truly a masterful story. The voice, the characters, the romance, the existential dilemma of immortality... Chef's kiss!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Fuck Ian this was brilliant!

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

I live for raw reviews such as these. Thank you so much NJ!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Good stuff truly. I hope you print it out even for yourself! Hard copy.

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

My wife wants to turn these little stories into something she can have on the shelf eventually. It will happen!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

If you have a Canva account you can make a magazine on there pretty easy! I made one for my family in November and it was pretty cheap if all you want is one copy (or several I paid about $120 for 10). Touch base if you’re ever curious on the how or need help. I live in Canva

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

Oooh good find! I'll probably go that route, thanks!

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Kailani B.'s avatar

This might be the best story I've read on Substack. Well done!

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

What a wonderful compliment!! Thank you Kailani!

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Kailani B.'s avatar

Keep up the great work!

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Lyndsey Resnick's avatar

Well done, Ian! This is a beautiful story. We need more beautiful stories.

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

Thank you so much Lyndsey!

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Gillian Fletcher's avatar

This was a delightful read - I was entranced by this world and I love the lessons it conveys. Powerful and beautiful!

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

Thanks Gillian! The theme is one I feel leaks into everything I write, this time it came through the mostly intensely!

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Gillian Fletcher's avatar

It's timeless for a reason! We have similar styles in writing stories that pose much deeper philosophical questions :)

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Silvia de Negrobosco's avatar

What a beautiful read!

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

Thank you, Silvia!

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GMaia's avatar

❤️

Great! Hopefully it doesn't fit an adventure as the past one! ...but great!

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

Thanks Axel!

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Parrish Baker's avatar

So very good.

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

So glad you liked it! I said it in Notes, but I've never done a love story before, so this was a stretch for me.

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Parrish Baker's avatar

It was perfect.

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Ian Dunmore's avatar

This is the highest praise I've ever gotten on a story of mine. You've made my day, Sir.

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Parrish Baker's avatar

Heartfelt and meant!

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