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Anoushka's avatar

a talking fox!!!! i'm loving this more and more each chapter! i really hope the fox travels with the girl on her journey, so that we get more of his story as well!! and the artwork at the beginning of each chapter is just stunning! I'M SO IN LOVE.

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Haha! You will get plenty more of the fox :)

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

Anna, you did it again. ✨ Surprise and delight are everything in storytelling, and you carry that through each chapter—light touches, deep meaning. Forgiveness is a theme very close to my heart, and you handled it so gently here. I felt that aching shift from curse to blessing. I felt bad for the Swamp King—what a sweetie. Excited to follow wherever the path leads next…

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it! This is one of my favorites. It’s especially a reminder to me that things are not always what they seem, and that grace is underrated. Our world requires heavy doses.

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

Grace and forgiveness are everything to me—partly because they never came naturally. And in a world that feels louder and harsher every day, they feel like rare treasures. This piece might be my favorite so far. I am the Swamp King. I was cursed. I needed grace. I found it—and now I know: it’s meant to be shared. As you have!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Absolutely. We are all the Swamp King :)

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

Awww. Under all that gunk, he just wants to be seen and loved.

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Mitch's avatar

Fun story Anna. Would make a great children's book. All you need is an illustrator. Smiling.

Mitch.

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you, Mitch! I’ve been thinking that, too!

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Sandy Willoughby's avatar

I loved this!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you Sandy!!

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Sandy Willoughby's avatar

You are very welcome, Anna!

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Adam Lawley's avatar

This is great! Very engaging!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you very much, Adam!

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James Bailey's avatar

Enchanting chapter in the story. Beautiful message.

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you James!

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AlicetheRabbitLover's avatar

Awesome work! I'm a recent subscriber, so this is my first taste of your writing, but it's definitely got me excited for more!

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Anna McKenzie's avatar

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

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