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Shelley Marie Motz's avatar

Oh my. What a haunting and transcendent story to read this morning. I am reminded of how lucky I was to be born in a time and place where and when I could marry my wife.

Janice Sei's avatar

I love this ending so much.And the memory network you put forward is so interesting!

Cecília Maris's avatar

There's some similarity between 'The Door' and one of the essays in "Christmas Days" - namely, 'The Second-Best Bed'. Set in different environments, albeit the similarity regarding the lovers being entombed, still both stories are very atmospheric, poignant and thrilling and it was a pleasure to read them. I made a little experiment as I read 'The Door': I started to read this story, while 'Celtic Christmas' by Wendy Jensen was playing in Youtube, a sweet sound reminding of a music box, sounding harmless. When the story started to become darker, I switched the music to "A playlist for a Moody Autumn", which matched perfectly as background music till the end of the tale. I highly recommend suitable soundtrack while reading such stories.

Michelle Ah Kuoi's avatar

Such a great read, thank you

Tracy O’Brien's avatar

That was a lovely story, thank you

Kimberly Smith's avatar

Great story!! I just love ❤️ romances that challenge me.

Kristina Hicks-Hamblin's avatar

These stories are a lovely gift. Thank you!

Freesdom Fighter/ Ambassador's avatar

You got talent. I just read a couple on lines and you could tell you have experience. I see you worked through the bumps in the road that all writer have to go through. Long ago .I Elaborate about your work as if your human you should be interested in what a person has to say . So I appreciate your work , School for Thought a conversation that would held at a win,Nord

. God Speed to future rites .

Michael J Eliopoulos's avatar

Ms. Winterson,I'm a big fan of your work and am commenting prior to reading. How wonderful to see you here! I can't wait to dive in! <3 ME

Carol Sill's avatar

thanks! the sweet network of love beyond time

Bob Gilchrist's avatar

That made me cry. I love your writing.