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Nancy Santos's avatar

“It was almost like a mass shooting, except in this case, there was no blood.”

I wish this was available on Netflix. It should be. I’d also like to check out the big ass incisors and several layers of neck.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Thanks, Nancy, that's an awesome reaction that I wasn't expecting! But I'll admit, I liked this character, and am thinking of expanding on him some, because he's a smart ass. I don't really like smart asses, but I don't mind them in fiction.

EDIT: I liked the woman, too. They'd make a fun team.

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Ellen Pepper's avatar

This line coming out of nowhere - seemingly apropos of nothing -nearly made me cough up a bonbon in surprise and wonder:

"My phone buzzed, revealing a news alert: “Deadly pathogen blamed for Rikers Island fatalities. 3500 feared dead.”"

And then I read on and the story became even more complex than I ever expected.

Great storytelling Charles! Thanks for a good read.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Thanks, Ellen! :-)

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