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Debdutta Pal's avatar

You are the queen of long paragraphs, I feel breathless (in a good way).

I'll return to take notes. This was amazing.

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Oh, thanks a lot, Debdutta! This story is a bit amateurish so I’m really happy you liked it. 😊❤️

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Misbah Sheikhh's avatar

This was superb! Thanks, Nevena! 💗

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thank you, my dear Misbah! ❤️

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Angela Marrant's avatar

…And life went on again :)

What a great -so much ideas here-story!!

Write moreeeeee 👋😁👌

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thanks a lot, Angela! Your words are so encouraging!🙂

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Raven Water Blossom, RMT's avatar

Lovely, it draws you in with curiosity right from the start!

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thank you, Raven!❤️

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

So you DO know what immortality really is

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Oh, I have no way to know. But I love playing with possible answers. :)

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Karen Langston's avatar

This story is absolutely mesmerizing Ava! I love the blend of sci-fi and philosophical depth--it is so thought-provoking. It really makes one reflect on identity, existence, and what it means to transcend humanity. It is both unsettling and awe-inspiring. What inspired you to explore immortality and divinity in this way?

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment, Karen. This story was a response to a prompt - “What would you be without your name?” - and the answer just came. 😊

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Karen Langston's avatar

That is the best!!! high five🙌

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Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT's avatar

Have you seen the series Halo on Paramont+ ? I think you’d enjoy it based on your writing 😉

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I just checked it, seems interesting! Good visuals and scenery. I'll set it aside for the spring break. :)))

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Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT's avatar

it's wild and it parallels what's happening now and what's been happening probably since the beginning of time although it doesn't go back that far. It shows the future. I think you'll really like it 😉

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Great!

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Bella Smith ⭐'s avatar

Ava becomes God, is just mind-blowing. 😁It's a hopeful vision, in a way, but also makes you consider what might be lost in the process. 😅

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Maybe we are supposed to remain what we are? 🙂❤️

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Amy Potter's avatar

What a great read! It kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. And I had to read it twice because I didn't believe it at first! What a great ending! Thanks. You are very talented.

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thanks a lot, Amy! That's so encouraging to hear! 💖

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Nicole Paton's avatar

This is awesome! I love this take on things. Just like you said in your note, I can't quite decide if this is a dystopia or a utopia either. In some ways, I like the idea of identity being erased, and the positive spin you put on it, connecting the no-longer-an-individual to the rest of humanity. However, only belonging to a collective, instead of having your own personal autonomy is an issue unto itself. This one had got my cogs whirring, so thank you for that!

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thank you, Nicole! Maybe it's a question of finding your identity through otherness. A complex issue. If we understand this, we'll understand God. :)

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Adi Out Here's avatar

This was so cerebral and cool, I liked it a lot!

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Ohh that’s great, thank you so much!

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Peerspective's avatar

I love how Ava just rolled with it. Like, ‘Cool, I’m God now.’ And respect for the voice-over! I know how it is as a fellow non-native English speaker 😊😅 Love it!

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I wouldn’t have done it if I hadn’t heard yours! Bravery is contagious! 😊😊😊And thanks a lot for your comment. 😊

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Mariana's Land of Magic's avatar

Lovely story. I like how you read it too. ❤️

It reminds me of Clifford Cymuck's style.

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I haven't thought of that, but yes, in a way...:)))

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Just Poetry's avatar

Very nice

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Thank you!

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Violet Lively's avatar

I loved it!

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

I’m happy! :)

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Paul Dotta's avatar

Liked it! Interesting to think about immortality, real immortality.

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