I genuinely enjoyed this story! There’s something about the way you built that atmosphere of shared sorrow that really drew me in—I found myself slowing down while reading, wanting to savor the mood you created.
The house felt so alive and welcoming in its melancholy, which is such a hard tone to pull off.
I was completely invested in Emily’s journey, especially because you made her grief feel so authentic and unsentimental. When she finally found that attic nursery, I felt this sense of rightness, like she’d found exactly where she belonged. And honestly,
I loved that you didn’t tie everything up in a neat bow—the ending feels hopeful but complex, which feels true to life.
The gothic elements worked beautifully without ever feeling forced or cliché. You created something that felt both timeless and deeply personal.
I genuinely enjoyed this story! There’s something about the way you built that atmosphere of shared sorrow that really drew me in—I found myself slowing down while reading, wanting to savor the mood you created.
The house felt so alive and welcoming in its melancholy, which is such a hard tone to pull off.
I was completely invested in Emily’s journey, especially because you made her grief feel so authentic and unsentimental. When she finally found that attic nursery, I felt this sense of rightness, like she’d found exactly where she belonged. And honestly,
I loved that you didn’t tie everything up in a neat bow—the ending feels hopeful but complex, which feels true to life.
The gothic elements worked beautifully without ever feeling forced or cliché. You created something that felt both timeless and deeply personal.
Thank you. I wasn't sure how it would read but I drew on some experiences of friends to try to understand her feelings.
Superb!
Just lovely...