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The Small Stackers's avatar

What a crazy twist. I was hoping for a hero story, but this kept me on the edge of my seat way more than I expected.

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Thanks for reading! Glad you enjoyed!

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The Small Stackers's avatar

Thank you for writing it!

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Alan R Paine's avatar

I'm reminded of Winston Smith in Nineteen Eightfour sitting writing his diary out of view of the telescreen. At the end of the book Winston has been broken by the system but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

A comparison to Orwell is about the highest compliment I could receive. 🥹 Thank you!

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K.L. Robinson's avatar

This is an interesting ending to your story. I didn't expect that and i'm here for it. I look forward to your next project my friend. Keep the great words coming.

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Thanks man! To be honest, I'm not sure the ending landed the way I wanted it to. Did you catch the hidden message? I'm not sure I did that well ...

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K.L. Robinson's avatar

I didn't fully catch it but I know it was something you were trying to do cuz I can tell by the writing style but it wasn't bad by any means

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

I bolded some words to reveal a message. I didn't want to draw too much attention to it, hoping people would discover it themselves. But I don't think it was enough. Oh well, I'm still figuring this stuff out!

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K.L. Robinson's avatar

If you learn from each scene you write your doin okay

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Bruno Rothgiesser's avatar

Thanks be to A… No, RESIST! (I really enjoyed following this story)

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

Resist!

But I’m glad you didn’t resist reading the series. Thank you!

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Portia's avatar

"Writing is illegal" – don't give them ideas, J. Michael!

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J. Michael Thomas's avatar

I hope it gives writers ideas though!

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Portia's avatar

I see what you did there, reverse psychology: Keep writing and keep the light shining on.

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