I have to update my favorite story. I am attempting to write myself, and thought I was ready to submit something this week, but after finishing this last night, it hit me that my writing belongs in a comic book compared to this. I am honestly in awe of Kay's talent. I read something else the same day, by a highly rated writer on this site, one that I have enjoyed, and I realized something interesting, at least to me. Often when writers describe a scene, make an interesting analogy, of whatever, as creative as that may be, I find myself reading words, trying to turn them into images. In other words I can become conscious of the act of reading. With Kay's style, I'm totally engaged in the moment, often breathlessly hanging on every twist and turn as the action or mental processes unfold. I was actually weak when I finished this. My heart had been pounding for hours and it took 2 hours and 4 pills to settle down enough to sleep. But beyond all that, her imagination is equal to her technical skill as a writer. I had no idea submission could go this far and it still be the right thing for the sub. I was so involved in these characters that I found myself feeling deep empathy for them, especially Kara. And for me, this story has one of the best endings I have seen in this genre.
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OK, I'll stop now. Highly recommended!

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