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Rea de Miranda's avatar

This is a beautiful, heartbreaking story, Andy!

My heart felt so sad for every character! You are an amazing writer.

Andy Edge's avatar

Aw thank you 🥰

Cedric's avatar

Pretty devastating read, well done.

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you! 💛

Mary Jo Curtis's avatar

I loved this, Andy. Sad, but beautiful, story.

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you 💛 I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

Z Zara's avatar

I try to convince myself that West is way nicer than I could ever be, but I can’t say for sure that I wouldn’t have done the same thing looking into those clear eyes and a mouth crying out Reed’s name…

Andy Edge's avatar

It’d be hard to turn away from a soul in need in this kind of situation. At least for me it would be.

williamphaynes/elliott's avatar

that was a moving touching story

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you my friend 💛

Rebecca Watson (ReBe)'s avatar

😭😭😭😭

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🫂🫂

Steve Elliott's avatar

Such a moving story. Beautiful clipped style.

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you for reading! It's such a balance to get just the right amount of detail. 💛

Steve Elliott's avatar

You have the balance of a tightrope walker here

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you thank you!! 💛

CAT Wyatt's avatar

Great story and writing.

Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 💛

Michael Mortimer's avatar

loved this. thank you.

Rivers + Robots's avatar

I was captivated by your words.

Rick_KC's avatar

This is one of the best stories I’ve ever read.

Ever.

This line broke me: “I lean against the counter and drink my coffee and let the quiet be.”

This story should be in an anthology of great stories.

Get this published.

I am jealous of your voice and talent.

Cheers.

Naz Pankey's avatar

This is a beautiful story about love and forgiveness. I love how you connected the beginning and the ending. Every character is carrying the weight of missing someone, and that sadness really comes through. So happy that in the end, West found a connection to Reed through Frank.