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A bell chimes above her as Katy pushes open the old wooden door that leads into Silo’s Books and Curios. She had finally found the small, almost invisible, shop tucked in between a craft store to its right and a health food store to its left. It would have been easy to walk by had you not been expressly looking for it, as Katy had been.  Ding, Ding. Katy looks up at the s...

Outstanding reviews

Thank you for your lovely comment Anne, I’m touched that you enjoyed it. I read your story “Your Elm Tree” just the other day, and it affected me deeply. You have a gift.
That means so much to me, thank you. You have a gift as well, seeing that all of your submissions have made it to the shortlist. I'm putting "Personal Growth" on my to-be-read list!Wishing you a happy holiday season!
NICE STORY! ME AS A WRITER I THINK YOUR STORY IS GREAT I WAS TEACHING MY YOUNGER SISTER AND SHE PICK YOUR BOOK SHE LOVE IT WRITE MORE STORIES
Thank you so much, I’m glad you and your sister liked it!
This is a wonderfully written story. Great way to show magic of books and places they can transport you. The DayDreaming Podcast would love to feature this story on our podcast. Reach out to us if you are interested. Instagram: @daydreamingpodcastemail: [email protected]
not bad my kids love it thanks so gods
Thanks!
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I write for kids. I found the story really beautiful. The end is cool. It will encourage a child reader to pen down his own story.
Thank you!
Hi Matt I read this story I find it interesting and I like it thanks Matt.(Sorry if what I wrote is too short because I am still 11)
Hi Charlene, what you wrote is perfect, and I’m so glad you liked the story!
i love it . it is type of book i would write because it is kinda mysterious. like i couldnt tekll whethee the man was trying to trick katy or give her an experience of a lifetime
Thank you, Skye. You never know what you’ll get when you choose to enter an old bookstore.
I thought you did such a great job building the world of the bookshop. I could see it with total clarity. Wonderful story.
Thank you, Kevin. I’m glad you were able to immerse yourself.
Really love Silo's warm-hearted, almost fatherly characterisation and the magical way you presented the bookshop! A positively alluring story and much deserved shortlist - congrats Matt :)
Thank you, Sav. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Fine work Matt. Congrats. You seem to know how to do this.
Thank you, Philip!
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
Beautiful story. Would make a lovely illustrated children’s book.
Thank you!
Very cool story, and especially that ending! :)
Thank you, Wendy!

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