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Emerald City Ghosts's avatar

This is really good! I feel like it’s hard to pull off a good techie ghost story, and you did a wonderful job!

Helena Ward | Author's avatar

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Your feedback means a lot! 🫶

Laura Teodorescu's avatar

I find it so fascinating how Nick spends ages in his high-tech environment, tirelessly fidgeting with a candle so it feels historically-accurate and effortless. And what a cool idea, a ghost haunting a virtual reality!

Helena Ward | Author's avatar

Thank you, Laura! I appreciate you taking the time to read it and comment. :-)

Steph Rae Moran's avatar

Great story! I live about 20 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. I like the combination of sci-fi, folklore, and a mission project. Growing up in California, completing some version of a project about the missions is a rite of passage in elementary school. :)

Helena Ward | Author's avatar

Hey, neighbor! Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my short story! It’s definitely not your typical take on the required mission project 😆, but I had a lot of fun putting my own spin on it. Thanks again for the support!