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Aug 1Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

Darkly? You think? Absolutely bone-chilling, Victor. One of the scariest things I have ever read. That last long, long sentence is monumentally frightening. How you managed to get into that poor boy's head is beyond me. Yikes!

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Aug 1Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

Another great example of choosing an item from the (growing, unfortunately) inventory of societal ills and putting a face to it, internalizing and manifesting it as a human story. Yes, it is dark - but what it reflects is dark, and real. We shouldn't close our eyes. Well done.

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Holy shit, man, this is intense and amazing! Lyrical on the tongue, unique descriptions and analogies, and a sharp character study. Well done

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Aug 1Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

Powerful stuff Victor.

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Aug 1Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

"Redspread it's hot seed over the land." An unblinking look into a dangerous mind and red flags ignored because "people hear what they want to hear." You tackle the tough topics, Victor. Well done.

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Aug 7Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

This is horrifying, and so extremely gripping. I think you lapped the rest of us on the isolation topic. Congrats.

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Aug 2Liked by Victor D. Sandiego

I like your style. The lack of commas adds to the monotone of the monologue towards the end especially . Thanks for sharing.

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