Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal

Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal

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Honor, Nonetheless

Honor, Nonetheless

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Dec 10, 2020
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The neon from the bar sign was reflecting off the Detroit River, which was just showing signs of freezing over. 

It felt like the river inside Friedman’s chest. Big chunks of cold guilt, and a rippling dread that he wouldn’t be allowed to drink in his favorite bar anymore.

He pulled open the old, heavy door at the side of Lester’s, picked his head up and …

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