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Patris's avatar

Holy hell, J. My heart’s beating way too fast.

That street that child that sliding motor cycle that split second reaction we’ve all had and regretted- but this one soaked in guilt, pathos, blood.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. I think this one goes in book 3

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Patris's avatar

You should need a license to write like this. Amazing

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I'll get a damn license if an income comes with it.

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Janette 252808's avatar

Great story. Reminded me of The Dollmaker for some reason. My favorite book. Sad, tragic, and hopeful too. Thank you.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

If it reminded you of your favorite book that's a win

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Joe's avatar

That was a truly wild and amazing, fascinating, horrific story.

It was like watching a wreck in slow motion where you can't look away even though you want to.

Wow!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

It felt that way to write it

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STEVE SILVER's avatar

HOLY FUCK

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Yeah, I'm pretty happy with it

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Patty Mallett's avatar

Wow. Poor Asten. Poor Ernest. Poor motorcyclist. That’s serious stuff!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

This one felt good even though it was dark

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Barbara Green's avatar

This one hurts and awful lot and I love it. I can't explain that right now, but I think you understand. One puzzle piece: I was never believed, either. Thank you for this story. ♥️

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I know the story carries pain but I felt like the truth of it was necessary

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PJ Ryder's avatar

Whoa!!

I read a couple of your stories the brother Jim ( UofDH ‘82) and my other brother’s son ( my godson) Jack last night while we sat at my most likely brain dead brother John’s bedside in Virginia Beach. Told them a little about you & saw that TV reading. I tell people about you all the time. Good luck. 🍀

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Damn. Thanks and good luck with the family stuff. I'm sure it's tough.

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PJ Ryder's avatar

Belated thank you.

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