STORY INFO
Meet Me At The River
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Author
Lindsay Flo
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Categories
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Danh mục
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Update
6 months ago
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Part Chapter
1/??
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Reads
60
Content
Water laps the shore, a slow symphony. In with applause for itself, out with sorrow. Over and over again as I stare, the past fresher in my mind than it’s ever been. And when we’re dead, meet me at the river, Jade said. Promise. I promise, I said back. I can’t remember if we were drunk or high—probably both—but I’ve recalled that moment with clarity for ye...
Outstanding reviews
Beautiful writing that captures the infatuation of teenage friendships so well.
There are some beautiful phrases in this. And after reading it and enjoying it, I went back to the beginning ... "And when we’re dead, meet me at the river, Jade said. Promise."When "we're" dead, not when "one of us" is dead or when "I'm" dead. You hid the clue in plain sight and I missed it. Well done.
Same! Great catch!
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That desire for connection and friendship is so palpable throughout the story. I love the way you structure sentences. It reminds me of a lot of great writing from the 70's when there wasn't as much detachment and there was a comfort in the stakes being higher. Well done.
Congrats.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 and happy Friday to you! Hope you're celebrating tonight, Lindsay!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Thanks so much Rebecca!!
An emotional and wonderful story. My favorite so far, bravo! 👏
This was such a beautiful story and so well written.
Beautifully written, I love the imagery!
I am literally in tears. My best friend of 30 years is dying, of terminal lung cancer... and the girl you just described, the friendship you just described... perfect. I love this writing! I have no suggestions. It speaks so loudly and clearly about how friendship transcends - everything. We were introduced as a temptation at teenage experimentation but I never realized that from the moment I saw her, she would be the love of my life. I'm in love with my husband but she is my soulmate. Beautifully done! Bravo!
Oh wow. Thank you for sharing that. I'm so sorry, but what a beautiful friend she sounds like.
Lovely! This actually felt quite ominous to me, as though Jade planned for her soulmate to die with her (or close enough to her time of death). In many ways, the memories of those we grieve - especially those who sadly take their own lives - can push us into living two lives, one for ourselves and a half-life for those who have passed. I could be wrong of course (and like Brooke, I would love to know how she died as well), but I really enjoyed this regardless.
Sometimes the 3000 word limit adds a challenge...I would like to know how Brooke died too lol
I had a friend like this once. I Hope everyone did. Such beautiful writing!
Speculative, indeed. A soulmate tale of friendship before and beyond...This was so touching. Glad to see it on shortlist. Congrats! 🥳
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Oh gosh this is great Lindsay. Totally got carried away by it and didn't see the end coming so bravo on that.
Thank you!!!
Beautiful as always, Lindsay. Such intricate and rich details throughout, especially around the friendship. It felt very real. Every time I read your work I have to check for that nonfiction tag 😅 Glad the two were reunited. Seems to me they really were soulmates! This life may have separated, sent them on a different path, but I'm sure the next one, they'll stick together forever.
Thanks annmarie! I haven't been submitting much lately but this contest has quite a few intriguing prompts! :)
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