STORY INFO
Autumn Rain
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Author
Yolanda Wu
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Categories
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Danh mục
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Update
1 year ago
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Part Chapter
1/??
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Reads
151
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Trigger warning: Talk of self-harm and suicideHave you ever had this feeling? Like you’re a helium balloon with your string cut. A rotting piece of wood adrift in the vast ocean.Does saying it like that make me sound too pretentious? Thinking I’m some kind of literary youth. Of course I’m not. I’m just sad. Sad people tend to be under the impression that they’ve been possessed by Li Bai and suddenly know the gruesome secrets of the universe through a few lines of poetry.Second year of university; m...
Outstanding reviews
I don’t know Chinese and I loved it! It made the story more real!
Thank you, Hallie!
That was a great story, Yolanda. I'm also learning to be a good novel and short story writer. I would love to learn from you and also to be friends with you. With your consent I would like to have your contacts. Thank you.
I don't know Chinese either, but I loved the way it was sprinkled into this haunting story. You explained what needed to be explained, and let some of the Chinese characters sit there for the reader to interpret. I thought the blend was perfect. My heart hurt so bad for your main character by the end. Every image was woven perfectly and told the story without a bunch of explanations that so many stories are plagued with. Beautiful piece. Deserved win!
Thank you so much, Karen! My heart was definitely hurting too when I was writing this story.
awwww, same!
awwww, same!
Thank you so much, Ellie! You give such high praise, I don't know what to say, you're too sweet. I'm Chinese-Australian, and recently I've been getting more into Chinese because I finished Chinese school, so I don't have the stress and pressure of tests and stuff. Haha, I didn't even notice that the offering food as a comfort tactic displayed the Chinese culture, it's just what I've grown up with. Thanks again for reading and leaving such a thoughtful comment. :)
it is a great story
it is a great story
Thank you, Anura!
Oh my god I’m thrilled! Congrats, congrats, congrats, I cant say it enough! Such a deserved win.
Thank you so much, Ellie! I'm still reeling in this! It feels surreal. There has been a lot of silent screaming!
Thank you so much, Ellie! I'm still reeling in this! It feels surreal. There has been a lot of silent screaming!
Aww, thank you so much, Kristin! You thinking it's a winner already means so much to me, it doesn't matter if I actually win or not. I'm glad you picked out that line, because that was something that was actually said to me by my ballet teacher. Even though I don't have any plans for being a professional ballet dancer, ballet has been an important passion in my life. I'm glad you found Lin Yu to be real, he's certainly one of those characters that I just wanna protect. Thanks again for reading!
I’ve been quoting that line to my friends all day - everyone loves it. It is going into a lot of quote books over here. Such inspiration!
Ahh! That makes my day! My ballet teacher deserves the credit though, haha. :)
Hi Kristin! I managed to post a story this week, would love if you checked it out. :)
Hi Kristin! I managed to post a story this week, would love if you checked it out. :)
Thank you so much for reading, Neomi! I'm glad that you picked up the idea of hope in this story, because as much as it's sad, I didn't want it to be completely hopeless.
Beautiful in its own unique way. I’m so glad you won—you deserve it. I was on the verge of tears and I didn’t even know Chinese! (Not like it mattered, I understood it all.) Congrats!
Thank you so much, Scout! I'm so glad my story has resonated with people who don't know the language, that's what I was aiming for!
OMG YOLANDA YOU WON! I'M SO SORRY I DIDN'T READ THIS EARLIER, BUT AHHHH THAT'S SO AWESOME, I'M SO PROUD! Okay, I'll read over this later with feedback, sorry I didn't before. Expect my feedback soon! Oh, and I plan on posting a story in verse in a little while!
Okay, posted!
Thank you! I'll be looking forward to your story. :)
Thank you! I'll be looking forward to your story. :)
Thank you so much, Chacko! I'm so honoured that this was the first story you read on here!
This is so beautiful. I love the seemless inclusion of Mandarin which was very interesting and powerful. I felt like I was swept away into the story. Annoyed I haven't come across you before, now I can't wait to read more of your stories!
Thank you so much, Rachel! I'm glad the inclusion of Mandarin was effective. :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! If you hadn't won, something would have been seriously wrong!
Thank you so much, Kristin! I'm still freaking out, I honestly don't even know what to say. This feels like a dream. I can't thank you enough for being with me since the beginning, encouraging me, and leaving the nicest comments. :)
It is so interesting and exciting to see the evolution of your writing....you've done amazing work right from the first story I read. But I feel like I'm seeing some different work come out of you in the past few months and it's really stunning. Keep it up!
Yeah, I think I've been going more into the literary sphere with my stories here on Reedsy. It's probably because I've been writing a fantasy novel, so writing a short story in the literary style can offer as a bit of a break.
Yeah, I think I've been going more into the literary sphere with my stories here on Reedsy. It's probably because I've been writing a fantasy novel, so writing a short story in the literary style can offer as a bit of a break.
Thank you so much, Jade! Your feedback is so detailed, I'm really touched. I'm glad the story resonated with you, it really was a whirlwind to write.
This was such a unique story, and it held my attention it most tender of ways. The pace of weaving the two languages together felt patient for me the reader, which I loved. I felt like you were teaching me in the same way that perhaps you were taught about the language, and how the meaning can change with the simple addition of a new character. You explored family dynamics in such a profound way.Congratulations on this win, it's well deserved!
Thank you so much, Shea! I read your winning story and was astonished by your story and writing. I'm so humbled to receive your comment.
You're so incredibly kind! I appreciate the read and that you took the time to give feedback
You're welcome! Thank you for doing the same for me. :)
This story is absolutely amazing. I teared up a little near the end but I definitely understand why you won.
Thank you for reading, Reika!
Beautiful, lyrical, poetic, and even informative as the meaning of the Chinese characters is explained and woven into this wonderful, bittersweet story. I loved this. We never meet Lin Qiu, but we come to know him and their family through his brother the narrator. That last passage after so much sadness offers hope, and I liked that, too. It's not all desolation. Out of the rain something new may grow.
Thank you so much, Carla! I'm glad I constructed Lin Qiu well through the narrative, and that the ending was hopeful! We don't want it to be all doom and gloom.
deserved win! this is a fantastic, touching story; and the little touches of the characters wrapped it in a beautiful bow. great job.
Thank you, Kate!
well deserved win, CONGRATS!!
Thank you, Luis!
Wow. Good job! This story was amazing. I've read some of your other stories all of which were astounding so when I saw you on the board I knew I needed to read it. Amazing descriptions, absolutely perfect!
Thank you so much, Echo!
Finally, you won. Omg, so excited for you. Yes, you deserved it for such a long time. This story deserved.COngratulations.
Thank you so much, Radhika! You've been one of my really good friends on here, I can't believe I've won! Your support means so much to me. :)
Congratulations buddy. Great story.
Thank you, Sharmishtha!
I can't express how real this seemed. I know this story is less than 3,000 words, but you've created lives and characters that are realistic and human and completely emotionally relatable. It's clear that, as a reader, these aren't just words on a page. Thank you for reminding us the importance of kindness and love, and happy writing <3
Thank you so much, Amiah!
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