 This reminded me of the old saying, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Jace found life, but he had to give his own in return. Maybe he would have considered it a trade worth making, considering how many people he saved back on Earth, but it didn’t seem like he had a choice. What exactly happened to him wasn’t clear, which made the tale even more mysterious.
The descriptions of the grove and the plants were vivid, and I loved the idea that they seemed aware, almost watching him. The readers naturally wonder if one life was all they took, and the last line hinted that there might be more to come. I’m not sure what exactly the plants might be waiting for - perhaps the next scientist to wander into the grove. It’s not like they could travel or attack, and it didn’t seem like the plants had to be harvested to make use of their miraculous healing power.
I also liked the idea that people who were cured experienced visions of the man and his warning. It implies the plant isn’t just biologically active but psychically connected to those it heals. Whatever happened to Jace left an imprint on the grove itself, and now the cure carries that warning forward. This was a very original story, and I enjoyed the read.
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