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Cary Penn's avatar

Omg! That twist at the end!

Kenny Penn's avatar

Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cary!

Susurrant Horror's avatar

Oh that was a gut punch. Oh no.

Kenny Penn's avatar

Thank you very much!

Babs's avatar

OMG! Great Writing AS Usual! Loved this!

David's avatar

Wonderfully compact, hard hitting, and thought provoking. I’m grateful to have participated. 🫢

Kenny Penn's avatar

Thanks, David! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Andrea Simmons Polla's avatar

Damn Kenny P. - this was emotional shrapnel to the nines!

Kenny Penn's avatar

Thanks, Andrea! This one hit me hard, too, because I have kids!

Babs's avatar

Awesome Story… Unfortunately I can’t say I’d have chosen any differently myself but it it surely does make you think about the consequences for our decisions in life at times💔

Kenny Penn's avatar

Thank you! And yeah, I would have chosen the same, but I wonder if that’s a cultural thing or if it’s the same all over the world