Paolo BacigalupiBut then, that was the problem with pretty toy stitches. When real life got hold of them, they always tore out.
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This is a beautiful piece of writing. The imagery is great and the way you weave in the description of the stitches is wonderful. My only criticism is that I think it’s a little better suited for a novel or short story, but it’s still a brilliant piece.
Source: The Drowned Cities
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