While it is true, @saronaspecial, that the community does not accept cross posts, we do tolerate mistakes. It is not the first time someone has innocently cross posted.
As for the story: It's interesting that another story posted overnight has the same theme, but from a different perspective. (Perhaps you will not see the similarity). The power of your story is reinforced when Rafael thoughtlessly drowns the insect. The insect is a speck of no importance, as one of his stones suggests is true of Rafael. And yet, there is life, and life must be treasured. The paradox.
Thank you for posting this well-crafted story in the Ink Well community. As always we remind writers to comment on the work of others.
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