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Patrick K.'s avatar

I love the spirit of this. A little more backstory that the chef somehow carefully selected the guests as people who made no charitable contributions, efforts, etc, would make the chef less of a self-righteous prick. Maybe the guy funded showers at the Soup Kitchen and did it anonymously. Or maybe he (and his employees) worked a half day there on every Thursday that wasn't a Thanksgiving.

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Jason Madman's avatar

As an Executive Chef of 25 years, this was hilarious in a most warped but exacting way. Staying true to oneself regardless of possible repercussion is the epitome of self worth. Awesome story Jimmy.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks Jason!

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Molly Graham's avatar

Love this one.

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Leah Erwin's avatar

Love this -- it creates this sense of intrigue and makes the reader feel unsettled at the same time, very early in the story. So cool!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I try to set them up well. Lately I've been just riffing and letting the characters take me for a ride. Thanks for reading. Always feel free to share them

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Well played, sir!

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