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Thorn's avatar

This is so good! Creepy and funny at the same time. I've never come across that combination, and I love it! Thank you💚🌟

Kind Chicken's avatar

When I was living in Michigan there was a wild Christmas store, and this kinda made me think what if that store somehow appeared in the backrooms. I really enjoyed the dialogue!

Strangeleaf's avatar

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it. 😊

KelleyTauffel Fiction Shroom's avatar

I giggled most of the way through this one. The back and forth weirdness 👌

Strangeleaf's avatar

Thank you! Back and forth weirdness is my specialty.

Dino's avatar

I grew up around a year-round Christmas store, so this brought back some memories. The ending gave me a good laugh and left me wondering if Alex knew more than he was letting on.

Strangeleaf's avatar

I'm glad you liked it! Yes, not knowing what Alex knows (or maybe what he is) was part of the fun!

Dino's avatar

I dig it!

Francesca's avatar

love this!!

Science Fiction Stories's avatar

This is eerie. Has that “Door In the Wall” vibe. Lush!

Strangeleaf's avatar

Thanks! I was going for classic Rod Serling.

Science Fiction Stories's avatar

Yeah, that comes across. You really got the vibe right. Great work.

Strangeleaf's avatar

I appreciate that. And thanks for the restack and the sub!

Thomas Cargen's avatar

that was very cool

Strangeleaf's avatar

I appreciate that. Thank you!