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Dean M's avatar

Cannot wait for the next one....

Monica A Leyva's avatar

I am so glad

Nabanita's avatar

The tension between self and environment is palpable. I also like the conflicted response of the dad versus the mom.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

An umbrella term for fiction that can be real world but involves supernatural, futuristic or imagined elements that basically can be true theory

Nabanita's avatar

I see.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Isn’t the conflict what makes it relatable?

Nabanita's avatar

Absolutely. It makes them human. What is speculative fiction Monica?

It's A Good Life Review's avatar

Ugh as someone who has a special needs child this feels so personal! Thank you!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Hugs to you and your child, we shouldn’t make children fit this world, the world should make accommodations for those who are different.

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

This is beautiful 🌺

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you for taking time to read this Sara. I can’t lie this writer has fallen in love with her little Sorrel.

Sara da Encarnação's avatar

She is so sweet 🩶🩶🩶

Hina Gondal's avatar

This is so beautifully written

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Hina. I am so glad you are following Sorrel’s journey.

Anshikaa Tomar's avatar

Pure radiance... Your heart is clearly in every single word here. Beautifully done!! 💖💖

Silent Words with Cynthia Wong's avatar

Mnica! Wow! The writing feels magical. The message necessary.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you so much. I am glad you are enjoying Sorrel’s story. Stay tuned Chapter 3 next week

Silent Words with Cynthia Wong's avatar

Yeah:) Looking forward to it!

Priya Hinduja's avatar

Loved this! ❤️❤️ Very well written!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Priya. I appreciate you following Sorrel’s story.

Cardio Rebel's avatar

I love this so much. Absolutely captivating and so important. Can't wait for the next chapter!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you. So glad you are here for Sorrel’s journey in a world not ready for her abilities.

HVR's avatar

This is a bit too real to be fiction. Someone being hidden in language and having to seemingly change parts of themself.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

And that my friend, is the point. 😊it’s about how systems force what they don’t understand or fear into protocols and policies that are clearly unfair. Just wait for chapter 3!!!

Stephen J. Lemire's avatar

Wow! Captivating!

I'm seeing this on the big screen!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Stephen. That’s high praise. Thank you.

Aham Bharatham's avatar

When care turns into protocol, something tender always gets taught how to disappear.

itsmichelled_'s avatar

Such a great read! Looking forward to the next chapter. ✨️

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you, I appreciate you following Sorrel’s story. Chapter 3 Next Wednesday

Monica Fernandes's avatar

Your deliberate play on language builds tension with the story. Already in love with little Sorrel.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Yay - me too.