Thank you! I wrote it in response to a writing prompt from the Fictionistas substack. I enjoyed figuring this story out and to see what evolves from the suggestion of a few words.
Oh nice one! I love a bit of feedback myself, so I'll happily tell you that in my experience, it was dripping with truth. And - get ready for another massive compliment - I was sad when it ended!
I am so glad that I found your story! I write about St. Petersburg during the awful 1990s in my memoir also. Your story is very realistic and individualized. Beautifully written. Only one comment, why did you choose Vyborg, the big, former Finnish city with a huge old prison and huge KGB post? Actually, it doesn't matter. It's writer's choice. It just I know Vyborg well.
Well this was simply fabulous!
Thank you! I wrote it in response to a writing prompt from the Fictionistas substack. I enjoyed figuring this story out and to see what evolves from the suggestion of a few words.
Oh nice one! I love a bit of feedback myself, so I'll happily tell you that in my experience, it was dripping with truth. And - get ready for another massive compliment - I was sad when it ended!
🥰 me too!
I am so glad that I found your story! I write about St. Petersburg during the awful 1990s in my memoir also. Your story is very realistic and individualized. Beautifully written. Only one comment, why did you choose Vyborg, the big, former Finnish city with a huge old prison and huge KGB post? Actually, it doesn't matter. It's writer's choice. It just I know Vyborg well.
Hi Larisa! I visited there once while living in St Petersburg. There was no meaning behind it other than that.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, Emily!
Oh thank you for reading! It was based on prompts from Fictionistas, one of which was use the word "kiosk."
Emily, this is so good! I really enjoyed reading it. ❤️🩷💜
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