This piece is deeply human and very Jungian. The shadow isn’t our enemy. It’s part of meaning. What destroys us isn’t darkness, but the attempt to erase it.
This story feels like small-town cosmic horror, it's hard to describe otherwise, and I love that. And the interview is awesome, looking forward to more of these :0
I loved the interview and the author's sense of humor. Thank you, Gennarose, for reminding us to let other people reject us if they want--no need to do that for them.
However, did she think of such a story? It redefines story for me. It blurs genres and throws a spotlight on the author's genius. So happy it was read. I'm sight-disabled and tend to skim otherwise.
This was such a beautiful piece! I love how, in trying to surround themselves in the light, they (through overloading the electrical circuit) became the light for the town. And the vision of the building burning up! So cool! Just chills all around!
That was my most enjoyable moment on Substack! I loved the story (no surprise here, I knew you'd find the gold and it delivered!) but the pairing with the author interview was just chef kiss. A deep dive into her funny and brilliant personality that truly elevated the story. I'm totally prompted to read more of her work! (And more of Strange Pilgrims, of course).
Hooray, first story is here! This was such a poignant piece; it felt like taking in a big breath in a confined space— much like being inside the Illuminarium, I think. The interview was also fun (I’m afraid to look into the goats… but, mostly, I’m very intrigued) and I felt seen by the ‘let them choose if they want to sleep with you’ description. Brilliant!!! See y’all next week <3
This piece is deeply human and very Jungian. The shadow isn’t our enemy. It’s part of meaning. What destroys us isn’t darkness, but the attempt to erase it.
I really enjoyed this!
This story feels like small-town cosmic horror, it's hard to describe otherwise, and I love that. And the interview is awesome, looking forward to more of these :0
I loved the interview and the author's sense of humor. Thank you, Gennarose, for reminding us to let other people reject us if they want--no need to do that for them.
However, did she think of such a story? It redefines story for me. It blurs genres and throws a spotlight on the author's genius. So happy it was read. I'm sight-disabled and tend to skim otherwise.
This was a lovely read! A fascinating concept as well.
That piece of writing advice, genius, and means a lot. Gracias.
What an incredible story and interview! Thank you for sharing!
This author is so effortless, the story without guile.
The story/the interview--both incredible, unforgettable. Thank you so much
This was such a beautiful piece! I love how, in trying to surround themselves in the light, they (through overloading the electrical circuit) became the light for the town. And the vision of the building burning up! So cool! Just chills all around!
That was my most enjoyable moment on Substack! I loved the story (no surprise here, I knew you'd find the gold and it delivered!) but the pairing with the author interview was just chef kiss. A deep dive into her funny and brilliant personality that truly elevated the story. I'm totally prompted to read more of her work! (And more of Strange Pilgrims, of course).
Not one word was wasted!
Loved this! This read like the inverse of that fictional Russian Sleep Experiment story. Going mad from the light instead of the dark.
Hooray, first story is here! This was such a poignant piece; it felt like taking in a big breath in a confined space— much like being inside the Illuminarium, I think. The interview was also fun (I’m afraid to look into the goats… but, mostly, I’m very intrigued) and I felt seen by the ‘let them choose if they want to sleep with you’ description. Brilliant!!! See y’all next week <3
Love love love this so much.
Delicious!