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Liz Zimmers's avatar

A grim romance. I would tremble to be Francesco’s new wife. This is beautiful, Gothic, and lush (and I could happily read much more!).

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Liz thank you!! 🥹I definitely want to explore this world more as dark as it is. 🕯️

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Such a lush piece of writing, such a brutal reveal. Perfect dark music!

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you so much Ken glad you enjoyed it!! ✨

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Grim, and oddly beautiful.

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Wow! Thank you Hanna! ✨

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Shane Bzdok's avatar

Beautifully dark writing, A. C. The ending is fantastic.

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Shane appreciate it!! ✨

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Nick Winney's avatar

very dramatic. very atmospheric! so much back story only hinted at! 6 wives... is the man mad???

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Nick! There is indeed a lot more backstory sitting in my brain but it’s going to have to simmer longer.

Haha that is the question isn’t it… 🤔

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Ashley T.K.'s avatar

Wicked indeed, this was a fantastic read! I think it makes for a great gateway into the Small and Scary

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Ashley thank you that means a lot! (It honestly was a lot of pressure to be the first story on the list!) There is SO much incredible talent in the group! 🤍

Excited to dive into your story!!

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Wendy Cockcroft's avatar

This is absolutely drenched in Poe with a dash of Polidori and a slice of Greek tragedy on the side. Excellent!

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you so much Wendy!!

I am glad you noticed Mr Poe shining through!!! And yeah I love a good Greek tragedy as well! 🤍

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Hannah Elizabeth's avatar

Wow, beautifully written! Loved it!

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Hannah!!! 🥹

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Shirsten's avatar

This is amazing, Aubrey! It makes me want to try out this format!

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Shirsten!!! Also you should!! I have been living for short stories lateley!! ✨

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Lyndsey Resnick's avatar

Beautifully written. Thank you.

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Wow appreciate it Lyndsey!

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Tom Schecter's avatar

Fuuuuuuck love the last line so much.

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Tom that just made my day!

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Garen Marie's avatar

Such an evocative piece of writing. Laced with menace and foreboding but balanced with wistfulness. Lovely and ruthless.

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Garen, I need a fairytale collection from you! Holdfast was fantastic! 🖤

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Garen Marie's avatar

💜💜💜

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Edward.Marlo.Ruiz's avatar

Wonderfully macabre. I feel you allow the reader to fill in the gaps for his ritual. . . Onto the 7th wife it is. 👻

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Edward! In my favorite horror stories it’s always the unseen things that scare me the most. 💀

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Keith Long's avatar

Lovely, perfectly paced

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Keith! Pacing is always a struggle for me so that means a lot!

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Katharine Kapodistria's avatar

Such a haunting piece and so well done. Eight coffins is an extra spine-tingling touch ...

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Katherine! 🤍

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Spencer D.W.'s avatar

Loved the atmosphere you crafted.

keep on writing! this was great!

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A. C. Sanders's avatar

Thank you Spencer, I am excited to read your story as well!!

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