How great to see you writing in The Ink Well, @jasonbu! And wow, you have a wonderful gift for storytelling. This one took my breath away. I was yelling, "No, Clara, no!!!" But your story suggests that it's just darn hard to go back and change the trajectory of time, even if you have the technology. Nicely done. Very impactful story!
By the way, I wanted to mention that one thing we ask of our community members is to engage in the community by reading and commenting on the work of at least two other writers for each story you publish in The Ink Well. Check out our Treasure Trove of Tips, Reminders and Guidelines; it's a great resource for learning more about how the community works!
Hey @jayna - it has been a minute! I really appreciate your kind words. I’ve been doing a lot more writing lately, and it feels good to finally start sharing again. I’m glad this story resonated with you. Clara’s moment was hard to write, but that tension was exactly what I was aiming for.
Thanks also for the gentle nudge. I’ll definitely dive into other stories and reconnect with the community. Looking forward to being more active here again!