RE: The Whispering Gold | Gold story contest
I find it interesting how each writer tries to link gold to mysterious events. But there's something about this story that catches my attention, and that is that it has a setting similar to the following story.
https://steemit.com/world-of-xpilar/@sakeenazaffar/contest-or-the-golden-secret-of-black-mountain-or
He whispered, “You’re not the first. But you might be the last.”
Before Alden could react a voice echoed from the shadows. "You’re not the first to come here."
Gold poured from walls
But the ground beneath Alden didn’t collapse instead the walls glowed brighter revealing something far more valuable: sheets of gold etched with lost knowledge
This gold, it’s not earned… it’s alive. It listens. It remembers.”
"Wealth is not taken. It is earned."
Given other similarities, it would not be illogical to think that they developed the stories using the same ideas.
Dear Sir,
It may be true that there are simiLarities between my story and The one you mentIoned, but I would like to respectfully clarify a few thIngs
First of all, I have no connection whatsoever with @sakeenazaffar I don’t know who this person is, and I have never communicated with them In our Pashtoon society, even talking to girls is considered inappropriate, so any idea of collaboration is out of the question
Secondly, if you are assuming that both IDs belong to the same person or that we worked together on these posts, then I must humbly state that this is not true at all I created my post independently, without being influenced or supported by anyone else I respectfully request that before making such assumptions or comments, please consider the possible negative impact they can have on my post and reputation I hope for your understanding and fairness
Thank you very much.
Thank you @adeljose for pointing out the similarities btwn the stories. I want to clarify that I @sakeenazaffar originally crafted nd posted my story for the contest based entirely on my own creativity nd ideas. I did not copy or take inspiretion from anyone else if another writer has shared a similar concept their post would clearly show a later upload date. I have no connection or prior contact with this person nd was unaware of their work🤷🏻♀️
It’s not uncommon for adventure themed stories abt gold or hidden treasures to share certain tropes mysterious caves, glowing walls nd cryptic warnings are classic elements in such tales. However the Plot, Characters nd Execution of my story were uniquely my own. I hope this clears up any misunderstanding nd I Appreciate your attention to detail in noticing these themes!
Regards'