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Interesting story and nice tension. Ideology can seem so harmless until you clash with fervent believers, very thought provoking.

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Thanks! I appreciate the feedback, that’s definitely what I was going for and I am also guilty of not always confronting it in conversation even when I almost completely disagree with it.

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Great atmosphere created with this simple life encounter. It developed nicely. Having moved numerous times, these uncomfortable connections are inevitable. Most folks could envision themselves in this situation. Way to go!

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Thanks, Dad! I was inspired by a strange encounter I had with someone who visited the school probably four years ago. 😅 Stay warm in the Kentucky blizzard!

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Ah, subtle horror! Nicely done!

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Thank you, Bill! It was fun to write!

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This was great. Held my attention and had a layer of suspense and unease I couldn't quite place, just like Sarah felt. Well done.

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Thank you for the feedback, Shaina. I appreciate it!

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Well done with this, man. A tricky kind of situation to describe, but I felt that struggle between trepidation and the desire for belonging in my gut as I read this. Good stuff!

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Thanks for the feedback, Peter!

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This is probably one of the most interesting and well-written stories I have read in a long time. This story reminds me a lot of America.

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