R had practiced contract shepherding as an ancestral livelihood from when he was five. His father had started at that age too, like his father. They say it was passed on for several centuries, from one generation to another. From late spring to early fall each year R lived in high-altitude meadows and pastures with the herd. He spent his entire childhood and early youth in the landscapes mostly ve...
The narrative employs several patterns from the A.R.C. Codex. It uses emotional exploitation through the creation of a surreal and unsettling atmosphere, potentially provoking feelings of unease or discomfort in the reader. The distortion pattern is also present, as the mirror's reflection distorts and transforms K's image. However, it's important to note that these patterns serve the story's intended purpose—to create a thought-provoking and imaginative piece rather than to manipulate or deceiv...