This is such a fabulous story, Asteria! What a gift you have. Your easy, flowing style brings every thing alive—I see it and feel it. Little Sir Menace, indeed. Wow!!🤩
I’m so happy to hear you liked the first story, Olivia! I’m glad you say it flows well because I vividly remember that the first story took me the longest of them all 😂
i love this SO much! i think this is the third time i'm reading the first chapter, i'm just so in love with the lanters and the bookshelves and the shop and all its occupants and little sir menace most of all 💖 reading your stories feels like a warm little hug that makes the world seem brighter whenever i'm having a tough day 🥹 and i love you for writing them! thank you, asteria ❤️
Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed it, but yes, it’s pretty long depending on which story it is, so take all the time you need 💛 it’ll be around either way
Absolute talent. I love this little introduction. It’s so damn effective at sweeping you up into the 4:44. So many great lines that seep in and tell of the relationship between these two characters. Also the intro to Little Sir Menace is a *chefs kiss*
I'm already smitten by Orrin, Grant, Little Sir Menace & the teapot 🤍. Glad, I commented on one of your notes... I guess Mr. Frog & Mrs. Fairytale brought me straight here. Exactely the amount of detailed description, that's needed to keep the story 'in an easy flow' 👍. I enjoyed my first trip into this fantastic store & lucky me, there's more 'Lesestoff', just waiting to be explored 🔮. Thanks for creating this magical mystery tour, Asteria.
I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it! I suppose I do use more prose than dialogue so if that’s your thing, you’ve probably found the right place to explore 💛
WOW - okay so I was excited to come visit your page based on the character names you commented on my note, and my expectations were high for someone named "Little Sir Menace", but I'm even MORE impressed than I thought I would be!!! I was quite literally hooked from your first sentence. I felt like I should be reading this from the printed, published pages of a novel because it's just that good. Your descriptions are very vivid in a not-overly-wordy way, and the atmosphere of the scene bleeds through almost immediately. I can't wait to read more!
WOW - okay so I was excited to come visit your page based on the character names you commented on my note, and my expectations were high for someone named "Little Sir Menace", but I'm even MORE impressed than I thought I would be!!! I was quite literally hooked from your first sentence. I felt like I should be reading this from the printed, published pages of a novel because it's just that good. Your descriptions are very vivid in a not-overly-wordy way, and the atmosphere of the scene bleeds through almost immediately. I can't wait to read more!
This story made my Sunday… Gothic. Impressive piece. It reminded me of Jonathan Strange, with Studio Ghibli mixed in. I will continue to read your work.
I’m absolutely thrilled to see you enjoyed it, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. I adore Studio Ghibli and Jonathan Strange. This made my day
Asteria, this is brilliant! So magical; I felt like I was in the shop! You have some imagination, and your prose put me to shame lol. Can't wait to read the rest ❤️
Thank you so much, Stephen! I’m thrilled to read you enjoyed it. My prose is quite heavy on the whimsy, yes, but absolutely no match for the way you weave your haunting short shivers stories; I adore them. Thank you so much 💐
Okay so this is adorable. Excellent work!
Thank you! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it 💛
Your words are magical. I'm in love with your shop idea.
❤️
Oh, thank you 💛 it’s a lot of fun to write (although I’m very slow with my every 10 days updates 😂)
so are yours 🥹 I peeked at some, but I’m saving them for Sunday
Oh thank you so much! 🥹
Take it easy on yourself, these things take time and thought! I can't wait to dive into even more of your work!
Mysterious and unique! Feels like there's a lot of depth to this world.
This is such a fabulous story, Asteria! What a gift you have. Your easy, flowing style brings every thing alive—I see it and feel it. Little Sir Menace, indeed. Wow!!🤩
I’m so happy to hear you liked the first story, Olivia! I’m glad you say it flows well because I vividly remember that the first story took me the longest of them all 😂
i love this SO much! i think this is the third time i'm reading the first chapter, i'm just so in love with the lanters and the bookshelves and the shop and all its occupants and little sir menace most of all 💖 reading your stories feels like a warm little hug that makes the world seem brighter whenever i'm having a tough day 🥹 and i love you for writing them! thank you, asteria ❤️
That is the sweetest thing, oh my god 🥹 how do you expect me not to cry at this 😭 I’m so happy they bring you comfort 💛 thank you so much
Fun introduction. Its lure compels me to read through the rest as time allows. Well done!
Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed it, but yes, it’s pretty long depending on which story it is, so take all the time you need 💛 it’ll be around either way
Absolute talent. I love this little introduction. It’s so damn effective at sweeping you up into the 4:44. So many great lines that seep in and tell of the relationship between these two characters. Also the intro to Little Sir Menace is a *chefs kiss*
I’m happy you enjoyed it 🥹💛
I'm already smitten by Orrin, Grant, Little Sir Menace & the teapot 🤍. Glad, I commented on one of your notes... I guess Mr. Frog & Mrs. Fairytale brought me straight here. Exactely the amount of detailed description, that's needed to keep the story 'in an easy flow' 👍. I enjoyed my first trip into this fantastic store & lucky me, there's more 'Lesestoff', just waiting to be explored 🔮. Thanks for creating this magical mystery tour, Asteria.
I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it! I suppose I do use more prose than dialogue so if that’s your thing, you’ve probably found the right place to explore 💛
i love this!! so creative—i especially enjoyed how you personified the lanterns 🏮
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you so much! The series will heavily personify everything, haha, it’s a quirky little shop
yay!! excited to read more :)
This was delightful! I feel attached to the little knight already. 🥹
Thank you so much, I’m happy you enjoyed it. Little Sir Menace is quite the attention seeker so he’d be happy hearing that 🥹
WOW - okay so I was excited to come visit your page based on the character names you commented on my note, and my expectations were high for someone named "Little Sir Menace", but I'm even MORE impressed than I thought I would be!!! I was quite literally hooked from your first sentence. I felt like I should be reading this from the printed, published pages of a novel because it's just that good. Your descriptions are very vivid in a not-overly-wordy way, and the atmosphere of the scene bleeds through almost immediately. I can't wait to read more!
Thank you so much! I’m absolutely awed! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it that much
I think that’s the highest praise I’ve ever received for my writing, I’m speechless
you deserve it, you have a lot of talent!! ♡
Thank you so much 🥹
WOW - okay so I was excited to come visit your page based on the character names you commented on my note, and my expectations were high for someone named "Little Sir Menace", but I'm even MORE impressed than I thought I would be!!! I was quite literally hooked from your first sentence. I felt like I should be reading this from the printed, published pages of a novel because it's just that good. Your descriptions are very vivid in a not-overly-wordy way, and the atmosphere of the scene bleeds through almost immediately. I can't wait to read more!
I really love your descriptions, I feel completely immersed.
Thank you so much, especially for taking the time to tell me you enjoyed it, I’m absolutely overjoyed to read that you liked it
This story made my Sunday… Gothic. Impressive piece. It reminded me of Jonathan Strange, with Studio Ghibli mixed in. I will continue to read your work.
I’m absolutely thrilled to see you enjoyed it, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me. I adore Studio Ghibli and Jonathan Strange. This made my day
Asteria, this is brilliant! So magical; I felt like I was in the shop! You have some imagination, and your prose put me to shame lol. Can't wait to read the rest ❤️
Thank you so much, Stephen! I’m thrilled to read you enjoyed it. My prose is quite heavy on the whimsy, yes, but absolutely no match for the way you weave your haunting short shivers stories; I adore them. Thank you so much 💐
I loved the beginning of this magical story! ❤️
I’m happy you enjoyed it, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know 💛