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Samantha Hill's avatar

Absolutely beautiful 😍 Fantastic writing.

Laurie MacIntosh's avatar

That pulled me right in.

Iridescent Ink - Jenni Wicks's avatar

Thank you for that wonderful story.

The Radical Individualist's avatar

I started off with, "Oh, another drunk story."

I finished up with tears in my eyes.

Fiction Attic Press's avatar

Same here. This one took us by surprise.

Christina Joly's avatar

Just...wow! <3

Glenna Turnbull's avatar

So well written, thanks for sharing. I just finished reading Yann Martel's novel, Son of Nobody, with a somewhat similar turn of events and it is heartbreaking. I like how this story ends with small sign of hope.

Mel Páez's avatar

So good. And this line I could even taste: "Maple syrup slowly rolls over pancakes. Soaks them through. Puddles all around on the plate."

Stacey Gordon's avatar

Spectacular and heartbreaking - so layered. The line about his wife living in a high-rise with a Bank Examiner after the It's a Wonderful Life reference ... chef's kiss.

Dave's avatar

Wow! Very moving, loved this piece! Superb writing.

S.L. Prielipp-Falzone's avatar

I loved this so much. Wonderful storytelling. I was there in every scene feeling the emotions. Thank you.

Christine's avatar

Thanks for sharing, but uhhhh What Bout the Mac N Cheese?😆😅💗