I'll take it as a victory for "Eulogy for Muffin."

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you for submitting to The Blackness Within.

I enjoyed reading your story and wish to hold it for further consideration and possible publication. I'm afraid I can't say how long this will be at this point in time, but I can say that the quality of submissions is high so, hopefully, it won't be too long.

All the best,

Gill

Here's to going all the way.