Arpad - I'm in tears! On reading it in drafts, it made me cry. And now, minutes later on reading it again to highlight and make sure you get the read time, it's brought a whole new wave of emotion and tears.

The story is so, so compelling. I had to keep reading! - which always happens with your work - but holy smoke, I was so invested in what was happening ...

Your ability to turn the simplest actions into vivid moments is pure genius. Lines like ‘his feet claimed each step’ and the way you described the mailman's pants ‘snapping like sails in the wind’ transform ordinary scenes into something alive and unforgettable.

It’s not just that you tell a story, it’s that you breathe life into every word, painting pictures that stay with me long after I’ve finished reading. Your writing draws me in completely—each description, each twist, feels so precise, like it was always meant to be written that way.

This piece is beyond beautiful; it’s a testament to the power of words and the deep emotions they can evoke. And it's a testament to your incredibly brilliant gift as a writer.

I can't thank you enough for another exceptional submission, Arpad. And that photo ... Gosh, you've even nailed that!

Thank you for your thoughtful shout-out and enthusiastic promotion of the pub, too! That was so lovely of you!!

Thank you so, so much for this. I'm still wiping away tears. Bravo, my friend.