I understand that fear of the sea of lowest common denominator. My hope is that it will help us create even better writing, music, etc. and appreciate it even more.
Keep up the great writing, and don't be afraid to use the words that come to your mind, whether they're "flowery" or not. :)
P.S. I still sometimes think about that phone from the 90s when I'm taking a walk in those woods. It's gotta be in there somewhere! Haha.