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Adam's avatar

I love this story. I feel like I know these folks!

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Patrick K.'s avatar

Well, it started by wanting to share the story of how a bunch of us ruined someone’s romantic proposal (on the Potomac waterfront, no less)…

Rika’s assumption of the worst (immediately crossing her arms when Steve said, “I have something to tell you”) gave an amazing insight into her character.

Just don’t stop writing, man.

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V Moire's avatar

I think we need a Rashomon.

I remember so many girls who ran away in the 70s. So many, they could form a band ;)

Very few happy endings, tho. You really made me feel those memories. I hope things were better for Eve Mary. Like her brother said, couldn’t have been worse.

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Patty Mallett's avatar

That’s a definite wow. So much to think about.

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Joe's avatar

The Dark Knight started out so promising.

I remember flying over the Pacific Ocean at about 500' above the water from Monterey to San Francisco watching the whales - they are fantastic!

Then, the story just ripped my guts out - I have a close friend who went through similar; name change, too.

Real life is even stranger than fiction.

I really hope some kid stays safe because of this story, or someone is found because of this story.

Great writing, Jimmy!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks Joe. I'm sure trying. Would be great to be able to make a living doing it.

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