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 | FOREVER  [E] A journey through time, and a spiritual awakening.  |
| (5.0)    HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY!!! from "Anniversary Reviews"  Celebrating your writing this month with a review. Happy Account Anniversary Simple Dykie ,I just sat here this morning and read “FOREVER” with coffee on my side table. It went cold. This is a contemplative sci-fi story with the described intersection of time, memory and the spirituality viewed through the eyes of your central construct -- an ancient, sentient machine. A machine designed to observe and record Earth's history, eons having witnessed evolution, from lowly primordial cells to the humanity of mankind. Kind of like AI now -- remembers everything with perfect clarity and gains an understanding of the universe that brings it peace. As the narrative of your story unfolds, the machine reflects on the transformation of the land, the birth and extinction of species, and the rise of mankind. Then, it becomes intrigued by humans, who have fleeting but intense lives. And, it forms a unique bond with a farmer named Jonathan who visits this machine daily, reads to it from a cherished book, and shares his thoughts on life, love and spirituality. The interactions help the machine learn human concepts of soul, redemption, and the divine. I liked how despite its mechanical nature, the machine does grasp the depth of human emotions and beliefs, leading to an existential revelation. Because of this, it’s power dwindles, given contemplation of its own mortality and the notion of forever. Once it has a form of consciousness, the machine finds solace in ideas of an eternal, interconnected existence. And it gets comfort from Jonathan’s faith and words about a new life beyond death. Some Highlights and My Takeaways: Timeless Perspective: The machine’s observations across millennia provides a unique, detached, but profound perspective on life, continuity and change. Human Connection: The relationship between the machine and Jonathan was a touching exploration of how different forms of consciousness can come together and find meaning in each other. Spiritual Discovery: The machine’s journey from a pure observer to being with the capability of spiritual contemplation was meaningful to its character growth and to the story narrative. What Made It Good: Depth of Reflection: The story excels in its deep philosophical reflections on time, memory, and existence, inviting readers to ponder their own place in the universe. Emotional Resonance: Through the machine's evolving understanding of humanity and spirituality, the story evokes a powerful emotional response. Innovative Concept: Combining sci-fi with spiritual elements creates a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that stands out in both genres. I found "Forever" beautifully written to blend sci-fi with spiritual genres, my first pause before reading this. The machine’s timeless existence and eventual grasp of human spirituality made for a poignant narrative arc that was deeply felt. The bond with the farmer is very moving, with notes of the universal quest for understanding and connection, regardless of who one is, what we are. Your story’s strength was the ability to make a reader reflect on profound concepts while also being captivated by the machine’s unique perspective. A difficult task for any ingenuous writer. Respect. Overall, it's a great and enriching read I recommend the community check out for themselves. Brian WDC Angel Army Reviewer  I'm so happy to be done with my idealistic, over-zealous nature, so that I too may reflect on life and find the value in it that truly rewards me. I can take my time with reviews like this and grow as writer, plug into bigger concepts about social conditions, functions and how to inhabit space within the world today to help others before I'm gone from this planet, also.  My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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