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Burton Beers's avatar

Love the semi colon usage!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Ah thank you!

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Anoushka's avatar

this is beautiful!!! i love the old man's advice, it's one i need to listen to more 😅 i'm also so excited to learn more about fox, he's such an intriguing character!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

I need to listen to it, too :) Haha, Fox develops more each time… I’m enjoying discovering his personality!

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

Oh my gosh, I’m a colon and semicolon fan too, but I lean on em dashes for my ‘style’ (screenplay vibes)! Seconding this; I noticed too, Burton! [ Semicolons Forever!!! ]

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

As a chronic overthinker/over-planner/future-oriented lug, I’ve wrestled with this lesson for years, trying to etch it into my heart—and now my daughter’s. This tale’s magic sparked a new mantra for her: ‘Be happy where you are.’ Still catching up on your stories, Anna, I hope your journey is still sparkling with revelry! 🤍🔥

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thanks so much! Glad you’re still enjoying these! It’s still something I’m repeating to myself on a regular basis as well :)

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Jonathan Matei's avatar

This has such a rich, immersive feel to it. The way the narrator and Fox navigate the fairy woods makes it feel like a dream wrapped in reality. Loved the part about the old man’s words—there’s something timeless about that wisdom.

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thanks so much, Jonathan!!

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James Bailey's avatar

Beautiful and essential message Anna. 🙏🙏

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you James!

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