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The Circus Dragon's avatar

NOOOOO GRANDMAAAAAA T-T I'm sad now

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

I'm sorry! You put your beautiful art out into the world, and you just never know what some asshole (like me) is going to do with it. And, I'm almost afraid to say this, but... wait'll you see what I did with the second prompt. 🫢

The Circus Dragon's avatar

🤣🤣🤣 it's okay.. I trust you 🤣🤣🤣

But honestly I never doubt your stories. They're definitely going to be good, just.. I might cry sometimes hurhurhur

But a good story is what i want xD

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

Thank you for saying that. I know you were probably hoping for cozy. And I swear I tried! But the images didn't give me "cozy" inspiration. So... here we are! 😁

The Circus Dragon's avatar

Actually I wasn't requesting cosy specifically for here xD so you're alright! There are some that I do request, though 👉🏻👈🏻 try your best? 🤣🤣🤣 (Though okay you've already warned me about the second one BAHAHHAHA)

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

I mean... I do *try*! Apparently I just don't succeed all that often. 🫠

The Circus Dragon's avatar

🤣🤣🤣

KJ Harlow's avatar

This is lovely and touching. Skip generation love is a special sort of love, isn't it?

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

Thanks, KJ. And yes! It absolutely is special. That said, imagine my grandma's expression when she read the story while sitting next to me. 😏

Kaye's avatar

A lovelier version of THE LOTTERY with a fantasy flair.

Well done, Jenifer. 🏰🐉

Matthew E Meurer's avatar

I really liked the last line from Lucas's grandmother. Felt a little lump in my throat there.

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

That’s about the best compliment a writer can get, I think — that your words made someone feel something. Thank you!

Matthew E Meurer's avatar

Of course!

Vesper L. Rayne's avatar

Oh I was not expecting that twist. But it worked beautifully. Also, thank you for adding the ability to listen to it!

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

I didn't know I *had* added the ability to listen to it. It might be some new Substack thing. But you're welcome? 😏

And I'm glad you liked it!

Vesper L. Rayne's avatar

Yup, there is a button up at the top that allows readers to listen to it like an audio book. I use it a lot when it’s available.

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

That's good to know! I'll have to see if I can figure out how/if I enabled it. Thanks.

Stories Sown With Hope's avatar

A grandma’s payment for the bloom?

This is a beautiful story, full of rich images that pull my imagination with them. Gorgeous!

Jenifer Jorgenson's avatar

Thank you so much, Rose. Visual writing is something I'm working on, and I really wanted to show how beautiful the change was as the world came back to life. I hope it worked!

Stories Sown With Hope's avatar

I could see the moving change as it does along the ground! Definitely.