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Steve's avatar

Living on the Eastside we have a party store on every corner, lots of Deannes even an alligator man or two. Your works really connect with me.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks Steve. I try to write authentically as possible. Super stoked you're liking them.

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Steve's avatar

I have barely touched the archive yet. I only read in my free time(which isn't much) , but everyday when I get an email alert I think time for a Doom break. Happy when I see a 10 min read or more.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I have concepts for longer form stories, just not enough time to write them.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I agree, Steve. I always have time for the short ones. I am trying to catch up before I am dead, though.

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Steve's avatar

Only 798 to go !

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Good luck!

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Patty Mallett's avatar

I still marvel that they’re NOT party stores everywhere.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

We should grow it, like Detroit Pizza everywhere

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

"He borrowed it from the Peruvians or the Mexicans or somebody. Somebody with a Sun god. Whatever... " ha ha ha.

But I'm wondering if Alligator man's got hisself a system, why he ain't used it to buy him some strings?

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

That's the mystery, isn't it? There's a very subtle-- almost indeterminable-- reason I used that quirk for the character. If I bring him back in a different story, I will illuminate it somewhat.

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Joe's avatar

Interesting story.

Having grown up and lived mostly on the west coast, I've never experienced a "party" liquor store - not that I've ever had much to do liquor stores anyway.

I've only seen the New York bodegas on TV and have no experience with Detroit other than once to the airport.

I suppose living life in the big city is totally different.

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Douglas Holmes's avatar

Jimmy, that story is Detroit AF... whether they liquor stores, party stores... whatever. Detroit AF, I’m telling you.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

You know that makes me smile. The embryo of the idea came at the casino today. Playing Roulette, of course.

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Carol Angel's avatar

A very colorful neighborhood, loved all the characters

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

They're all fictional, but inspired by many citizens of Detroit. They would love you too.

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Molly Graham's avatar

I'm late to comment on this one, so I get to read a lot of other peoples' comments. Lots of fun! It really brought a reaction.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

It's always gratifying when people like them and comment on them.

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Luke's avatar

Nice one, Jimmy. The characters so real, I was there.

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Jim Latham's avatar

loved the first two lines

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