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Justin Deming's avatar

Love the descriptions in this story, Sharron. (Also, where can I get one of those badges?! That’s a fun touch.)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You can just screenshot it, Justin. We'll start a movement.

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Justin Deming's avatar

I may have to take you up on that. Whether or not I end up following through, thank you!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Whatever! It is just a small gesture, and will have virtually no effect. You have much bigger concerns than A.I. , Justin.

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James Ron's avatar

👀! Gee, I'd like a cigarette. Good one, Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Me, too. Yowza!

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Hot stuff, Sharron. This is masterful writing: "He’s discovered entire continents within me that have never been touched— naked, incandescent landscapes, unknown, even to me, myself." Bravo!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks,K.C. If nothing else, I do have a good memory...

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

And good memories.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Not talking about that…

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Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Is it hot in here or is it just me?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

It is hot in here, Kathleen. I am old but I am not dead...

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Kim Smyth's avatar

That was deliciously seductive, Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks, Kim. I still remember delicious seduction... don't you?

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Kim Smyth's avatar

I'm not sure, seems I was always the spider not the bait, but maybe there was one-a long, long time ago…

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You better get writing, girl.

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Alois Ackerman's avatar

Now that is a work of art. Almost too good to be written by a human. A lot of promise here. I don’t like the stories of doom.

Thanks, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah, well, a little innocent titillation never hurts anyone. Right? It's pretty tame, anyway. To hell with doom... Thanks, Alois,for reading.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Ooooo, this sends shivers .....

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh, yes. Some memories die hard... if ever.

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

I think the ice in my drink just caught fire. Woof. You not only remember, Sharron, you share. Thanks for the heat.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha ha ha. That made me laugh! That's what I'm talking about! These writing are my only cardio workout...

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

More fun than lifting weights!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A lot more fun than weights…

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Beautiful, Sharron. I like the One Word: "surrender." Some people might think it means "submit," but it doesn't--it is very nearly the opposite.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I knew you’d get it. In this sense, maybe more like giving one’s self “permission”

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Surrender... what a concept for a female. What a concept for anyone. But seduction? That's something inexplicable and powerful!!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Your turn to write abut THAT,Jill-ness

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Take-offs on my own seductions-though I'm no Dolly P., or anything similar, will be forthcoming!! I'hadn't ever thought of them....ahhh such another person I was....

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I am all ears. Let’s hear it.

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rena's avatar

Nodding

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ha ha ha

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Mark Starlin's avatar

You are a word artist.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh! What a nice thing to say. Thank you, Mark,

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Well deserved.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Oh! What a nice thing to say. Thank you, Mark,

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I am getting deja vu.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Deja vu all over again... ( sorry )

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