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CW: terminal illness It was day four hundred and fifty-eight for Paul. He weighed in at fifty-eight kilos, down from a strapping ninety-three. He was also fifty-eight years and counting. His doctor prognosed it and Paul felt old, sick, and wasted, his body no longer his own, and tomorrow would be 1999, another absolutely nothing new year.  It was years now, he’d asked Matt what Silence equals Death meant. He’d be the first to admit to being a simple guy, the one whose IQ matched h...

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Heartfelt and moving. You had me right from the beginning. Thanks for sharing your tale with us, and congratulations on your win. I look forward to reading more from you. :-)
thank you so much for reading and supporting my writing
Amazing story. I was totally brought in. Terrific writing. It’s like you know exactly what looking at death feels like. Awesome !!
Wow things I love to hear, thank you for your comments.
lol. You're great.
Ok LOL back and thanks for reading
Congrats Dena! I’m not surprised you won! This was a very moving story.
thank you ... it is thrilling my first time! We are all doing this writing stuff together.
Amazing story, please explain the last sentence for me though! Thank you
Fantastic story! I loved how it was written a little haphazardly to give the reader an idea as to his confusion but it was also clear enough for the reader to understand what was going on. I also got excited because I live by the Pines! Great work :)
Thank you so much for your feedback. Feedback help writers grow so ... and wild you live in The Pines. On Fire Island. So Cool !!!! I used to like in Brooklyn. :)
Oh my goodness... What a sad and gripping story! I loved how his thoughts translated into actions that were misinterpreted by Cherie, that's a great technique. You describe things really clearly.You also made it more appropriately tragic at the end! Took me a couple of reads to realise what the letter meant but I'm glad you didn't spell it out.
This one was a masterclass. Well done.
Thanks Joel for reading and your nice feedback. Writers all of us, need enclouragement.
So raw and in the moment. As a gay man who lost many friends. I just wept. Thank you for sharing.
Eron.... wow thank you so much for reading and for your comment. Are you a writer or reader or both?` As a gay man, would you be interested in beta reading and commenting on other stories I write, especially were I am trying to touch something..... I appreciate you feedback, thank you - Dena Linn
Wow! I was captured from line 1!GREAT story!Fantastic work!
Wow just wow I have no words that was just so good.
Touching story of someone dealing with heartbreak, illness and death. Subjects that are often hard to write about.
thank you Kelly, I just noticed I did not acknowledge your feedback and it is appreciated.
Beautiful, sad story! I so remember those days. Things are different now and still so much the same. You’re a great writer.
Beautiful, sad story! I so remember those days. Things are different now and still so much the same. You’re a great writer.
Beautiful, sad story! I so remember those days. Things are different now and still so much the same. You’re a great writer.
So sad!!
Very touching story.
Love this story.
Why was this story created?
Sad his boyfriend couldn't accept his near end life style.
hahaha

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