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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Fantastic story! Charlie was a good and selfless man at his core. A subconscious hero. Too bad he never knew it about himself.

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Author Michele Bardsley's avatar

Perception is not the same as truth. I'm not sure he would've ever thought of himself as a good person. Even if he managed to escape all that guilt.

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Jennifer Morrow's avatar

Fantastic writing, Michele!

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Author Michele Bardsley's avatar

Thank you so much!

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sandi's avatar

The story was really moving and terribly sad.

I enjoyed reading Charlie’s story just wish it was longer, for a short story it had really caught my attention and interest in wanting to know more.

Keep on writing

Sandra

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Author Michele Bardsley's avatar

Thank you so much. Charlie never thought of himself as a good person. But he tried to help, drunk and sober. He was a better human than he believed, and I hope readers see that he found some redemption in his choice.

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