"Some cops didn’t work well in the dark." "Jimmy said halt and Darrell said okay."
"The crowd said thanks for letting us live another moment...". "Darrell said bye for now and Jimmy Book said see you."
Ah, Victor. Your magic is in truncated, plain-spoken lines, like these. This story could be titled Futility. What the fuck is wrong with humanity anyway? If I could be of any other sentient species, I would take my chances. Beautiful piece.
Yes indeed, I've been asking myself the same question recently.. Nothing wrong exactly, maybe just sleeping still. Here's to waking up! Thanks for reading and your lovely comment, Sharron.
Urban chaos and corruption, wounded souls, the inconvenient rabble.
"Jimmy said halt and Darrell said okay, but the crowd that came from the shadows grumbled."
"Most just paid their tributes at the liquor store."
So much tension here, yet I find a smile line here and there and maybe a little hope in the interaction of Jimmy and Darrell. Gonna read this one again, as usual. Crazy good Victor.
I find it interesting that one man, Jimmy Book, standing his ground, quelled a confrontation---one righteous man. I'm growing to love your writing style, Victor.
Thank you, K.C. Very nice of you to say... I root for the underdog I suppose, being one myself :) Appreciate you checking it out and sharing your thoughts!
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"Some cops didn’t work well in the dark." "Jimmy said halt and Darrell said okay."
"The crowd said thanks for letting us live another moment...". "Darrell said bye for now and Jimmy Book said see you."
Ah, Victor. Your magic is in truncated, plain-spoken lines, like these. This story could be titled Futility. What the fuck is wrong with humanity anyway? If I could be of any other sentient species, I would take my chances. Beautiful piece.
Yes indeed, I've been asking myself the same question recently.. Nothing wrong exactly, maybe just sleeping still. Here's to waking up! Thanks for reading and your lovely comment, Sharron.
Urban chaos and corruption, wounded souls, the inconvenient rabble.
"Jimmy said halt and Darrell said okay, but the crowd that came from the shadows grumbled."
"Most just paid their tributes at the liquor store."
So much tension here, yet I find a smile line here and there and maybe a little hope in the interaction of Jimmy and Darrell. Gonna read this one again, as usual. Crazy good Victor.
Yes, hopefully a smile or two amid the chaos..:) Thanks for checking it out Jim and dropping a comment. Much appreciated!
I find it interesting that one man, Jimmy Book, standing his ground, quelled a confrontation---one righteous man. I'm growing to love your writing style, Victor.
Thank you, K.C. Very nice of you to say... I root for the underdog I suppose, being one myself :) Appreciate you checking it out and sharing your thoughts!