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Feb 28Liked by Michael Young

A fun little story, yet sad because it highlights a current life issue of ridiculously high rents.

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Thanks, Susan. It's true. It's very frustrating and sad, and it is sort of what sparked the initial idea. The first draft felt a bit dark so I ended up making it a little more open to interpretation.

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Mar 4Liked by Michael Young

Such a creative story! I really enjoyed it!

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Thanks so much, Lori! I appreciate it.

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Mar 1Liked by Michael Young

Come for the whimsical story and stay for the fantastic illustrations!

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Oh thanks mate! Appreciate it!

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Feb 29Liked by Michael Young

Whimsically accurate

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Thanks, Van!

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Feb 29Liked by Michael Young

The magical realism of this is a vibe!

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Thank you, Tyagarajan!

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This story was so much fun and I loved the art, too.

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Thanks so much, Amy. I really appreciate that.

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Feb 28Liked by Michael Young

Love this, especially the fact that all the living spaces were in action!

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Thank you, Rose! I tried to give a shout out to all the classics!

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And I thought the rental market in London was tough 🙃

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It seems to be tough everywhere doesn't it!

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Feb 28Liked by Michael Young

Life is just one big bouncy castle! Love it.

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Thanks, Mark! Oh to live in a soft castle.

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Feb 28Liked by Michael Young

I enjoyed this little story so much!! Thank you!

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Oh thank you, Lisa! I appreciate you reading it.

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A delightful little story, especially as I will be living on festival sites for much of the summer.

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Thank you, Lynn! That sounds fun - I hope it goes well!

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My bouncy castle always smelled vaguely of sick...😝

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They often do!

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It was the house of mirrors, amazingly cheap rent, but you saw yourself from every angle most not flattering that drew the strangest occupants.

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Love it. Thanks, Mike! I'll get you to write part two.

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A great little light hearted look at our changing times👍

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Thanks, Joyce! I definitely tried to make it light-hearted, or at least open to interpretation.

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