Your writing shows mastery of the craft. You hold readers close as we follow Abby through time to meet the Eleanor. Your scene descriptions are excellent, as is your arc. The one question that remains at the end--why Abby? Why did Eleanor reach across time and space to meet this particular woman. Of course, the mystery can remain, as it does for Abby. But still...we wonder. Why Abby?
This is an explanation--
This kindred spirit had shown her that the bonds of shared experience and universal emotions resonate across the artificial confines of time and place. Her love and laughter, hopes and heartbreaks echoed into Abby’s modern, fast-paced life - once so disconnected from the past. Eleanor’s joys and tragedies were Abby’s as well.
but not quite an answer to our question, Why Abby, of all people on earth? What was the particular connection?
Thank you for sharing this lovely story with us, @nftseller19.
Your insightful question has lingered with me as well. Perhaps we are not meant to fully grasp the mysteries of how souls connect across space and time. I appreciate you highlighting this open thread as an opportunity for further reflection.