So this is what it feels like when a reader says exactly what you're trying to convey in your story. Claustrophobia? Check. Isolation? Check. Those were the only adjectives in my notes!

On a serious note as well, oh man, my brother, that ... I feel so undeserving of the praise, but I truly appreciate you saying those kind words. That was truly a tearjerker. I can't even fully emphasize how much it means to me. I had to re-read your comment a bunch of times, and all I kept thinking was "this is how you kick off the comments section" :D

I hope that the story won't be put in too high of a benchmark and would disappoint. I wish more people would get a chance to read not only this, but all of the other fiction on Steemit. Reading yours, @dreemit's and other people's comments are truly encouraging. One of my favorite highlights of my day for sure!