Solitary hound
Have you been abandoned or
Have you found freedom?
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Outstanding
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
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Comments (2)
Abandon is one of the harshest words in English. At least for me it is. So I'd like to think it's freedom
Even by the standards of your writing, this excels. I absolutely loved this!