I did not see that ending coming! Note to self: don't get too friendly with ghosts.
The story reminded me of my favorite song by Eleanor Friedberger: "Never is a Long Time."
Well done!
I did not see that ending coming! Note to self: don't get too friendly with ghosts.
The story reminded me of my favorite song by Eleanor Friedberger: "Never is a Long Time."
Well done!
Thank you :D I was actually wondering what you'd think. Hmm, I saw multiple endings myself, but in the end, this one appealed most.
And hey, depends on the ghost, surely. Some are good. Or so I've heard.
What a lovely song! I really enjoyed it, and you're right, it does somehow connect with the story. Thank you for sharing it :D
The other thing that works well in this story is the metaphorical level. If we don't let go of the past, can it bring us down and destroy us? How many other people wind up suffering when an act of violence is committed? And does this suffering always occur in cycles of retributive violence (as portrayed in classic revenge stories, the Arthurian Legends, and the like) or can it take other, more devious forms? Does the desire wrought of past injustice always strike the guilty party? (Hardly ever.) How long do ghosts linger and must we always be afraid of them? Can they also love?
Ghosts are a metaphor for the past, but the past is also like advertising. You can stop paying attention to it to make it go away. Maybe it's healthier, sometimes, just to stay out of the park...