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I love how somehow you make Will a bit sympathetic. Sometimes you just want a glass of water! Excellent execution of the one sentence story! Not a wasted word or clause!

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Jan 23, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Lol! Until you pointed it out I didn’t realize it was all in one sentence; I was just wrapped up in the story and didn’t pay any attention to that part. Anyhow, hope you feel better soon.

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I've known situations like that. I can empathize with Will. This is the first I've ever heard of 1-sentence stories, other than 8 or 10 word ones. You managed it well.

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Nov 26, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Awesome! Need to keep that handgun handy when visiting...

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Jan 25, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Thought of a backstory for this; Will was there to kill someone at the dinner party. Hope realized this and was trying to stall for time. Will recognized what she was doing and shot her for it.

Get well soon!

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Yea, I didn’t realize it was one sentence either. I was too busy wondering where the story was going. 😂 What a bang-up ending, Bill!!

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Jan 23, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Oh, and if you really want run-on sentences, read Bleak House. But not while you're suffering with Covid. The brain can only handle so much at one time.

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Jan 23, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Hmmm...here is the question. Does Covid make you a better writer, or just shorten your stories cause you don't know if you're going to survive the Covid monster? Either way, loved this!

Feel better!

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Oh, yes!

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Ah Bill - that is a classic & sooooo relatable!😂🥰

Get well soon ❤️‍🩹

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Real funny! How many choices were there at the gun store? I hope it was one they show on the funnies with a flag popping out.

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Ha, I was not expecting that ending! I really enjoy your one-sentence stories, Bill. They’re very creative and clever.

I hope you feel better with each passing day. Get well soon!

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

That was very thoughtful to ask all of those questions people do have preferences. Shooting her was way out of line. she was only doing her job to the fullest. You need more patience in life.

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Jan 22, 2023Liked by Bill Adler

Yowza! Too many questions!!

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The last three words were so unexpected I barked out a loud laugh and dribbled my coffee all over my pajamas. So clever, Bill. Thanks for giving my day a great start.

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“and at that moment he sighed and shot her.” How rude. I didn’t know Covid was still a thing. I hope you feel better soon.

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