by sr71plt
This story made me cry, smile, and gave me a rod that would cut diamonds. The story could be fleshed out more with these two great characters, but I can also appreciate the no nonsense approach. Thanks for sharing.
And you got it right about the tree tradition and the Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht song being from Germany, so extra points for that. Even with the rather terse writing style we still get a good feeling for the two characters - but you almost always manage that feat.
Great contest story as well, hope it ends up with a high score.
I loved the story. You did get the song and tree right that the origins come from Germany and making him German for the time period was the right thing.
This one plucked all the right strings for me. I'm a sucker for a love story, and this was a good one. Loved the descriptions of the country too...sounds very familiar to me, having spent some winter in places like that. Always amazed at the quality of the plots you come up with...then the detail woven in to make it almost seem real.
This story plucked all my strings perfectly...but I'm a sucker for a love story. I'm always amazed at the unique story premise/plots you come up with...then the well crafted words you paint it with. I am particularly impressed with the descriptions of the setting and the western Colorado winter. Having spent some winters in country like this, and in rough cabins, it was easy to picture the whole thing like a movie. (note: This is a second comment because it seems the first one went missing??? or maybe they'll both show up...regardless, good one!)