Ash and Ember

Is it possible I've read this already elsewhere?

4 minutes ago, IBEX said:

Is it possible I've read this already elsewhere?

 

Yup. It’s possible. Though this is a heavily refined version.

Just reading the first few lines reminded me. I loved the story! Thanks for it!

refined? ...in that case I get a dram, and start over again!

If I say I’m enjoying this story because of the ethical issues it raises, it’ll give people the wrong impression. If I mention that I can identify with Troy being homeless (although he’s living in his van), it’ll make people think that’s all it's about. If I say that I’d never be like Grant moving from wonderful California to icy Vermont, they’ll focus on their dislike of my state. But If I don’t say any of those things, they’ll get the impression that they’ll be meeting characters named Ash and Ember!
;–)

On 2/1/2020 at 2:47 PM, droughtquake said:

If I say I’m enjoying this story because of the ethical issues it raises, it’ll give people the wrong impression. If I mention that I can identify with Troy being homeless (although he’s living in his van), it’ll make people think that’s all it's about. If I say that I’d never be like Grant moving from wonderful California to icy Vermont, they’ll focus on their dislike of my state. But If I don’t say any of those things, they’ll get the impression that they’ll be meeting characters named Ash and Ember!
;–)

I'm glad you found all of the things you shouldn't say about the story, droughtquake. 😛

But, I'm happier that you're enjoying it - no matter the reasons. Thanks.

1 hour ago, Wayne Gray said:

I'm glad you found all of the things you shouldn't say about the story, droughtquake. 😛

But, I'm happier that you're enjoying it - no matter the reasons. Thanks.

It’s my non-spoiler spoiler tease to encourage people to read the story!
;–)