@behoove_me,
Again, I had to use dictionary to see what esoteric and backhanded compliment means.
I understand as a writer your story stands out and becomes more classy with the use of such words of literature. I didn't mean that you use simple words instead of esoteric , I just said I had to use dictionary few times which is ok because it expanded my vocabulary. I meant no sarcasm, nor compliment as insult. I just wanted to say, it was a great writing and I wanted to finish it reading even though i had to use dictionary; which i normally don't do (If i don't understand, I skip); because it was very interesting to read and much like a real one (non-fictious). 
Keep writing. You have that quality to start writing a column in some newspapers. Cheers!!