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Great story, I am glad you made it a happy ending. I liked the technique you used, no traditional dialog.

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Loved this, Sharron.

It felt fresh & snappy.

You go girl!

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Interrrrrestinggg!

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I hope she waited.

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Great story told in a unique way. You capture the spirit of adventure and romance that drives a young person to explore the world on their own. Love it!

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Ha! Cool twists and turns there. Fooled me! Very nice, Sharron!

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I loved this story and wasn’t expecting the ending.

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This so, so, so sweet...! And it brought back memories.... Five stars, Sharon!

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Its not the ending is it... ))))

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

You are the master of sucking me in and leaving me hanging! HaHa!

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Wow, yay to Gina for redeeming herself! That ending was such a surprise - and a perfect one, at that.

Loved this line: "She made me feel sort of … competent. You know what I mean?"

I DO know what he means. That recognition of something new when you're exploring the idea of getting to know someone.

Such a lovely post, Sharron!

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Maybe you're right. She's already proven thief, so not a good candidate for relationship. BYE Girlie!

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Aug 23Liked by Sharron Bassano

Sounds like it to me too hahahaha

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Traveling alone at 20 is just asking for trouble. 🤣

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"she hugged me, right there in the market, surrounded by all these piles of fish". I love the irony of the setting - man gulps down delicious bait and gets pulled to face bad consequences. And then, he's miraculously off the hook. What a delectable story!!!

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I enjoyed the one-sided conversation structure, and well done, Sharron. I was in the moment, with every word, and the visuals, the emotions...the open-ended dénouement. Skill and craft well honed. Thank you!

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