by oggbashan
I have deleted all the public comments on this story because they refer to the original unrevised version.
The story now has a changed ending and the hero has the same name throughout.
Thank you to those who commented and sent feedback pointing out what a mess I had made of the original version. Your remarks have modified the story into what it now is.
This shows that some authors do actually take notice of criticism, especially when it was well deserved.
haven't read the original version so can't say anything to that, but this revised version is very nice in any case, i enjoyed reading it!
I also missed the original version ... apparently by 13 years. This one is a keeper, though. Thank you!
I love this theme of hard and soft, and the way you explore how these terms apply to BOTH genders and can shift and flex in myriads of ways.