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Kris Mole's avatar

I just commented earlier on someone else's post how desperate I was to find some quality new fiction to move me.

Found it!

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

That means the world to me. Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Eric Falden's avatar

Heard you talk this up on your live stream with Scoot. And yeah, man, you should be proud of this one. Well done.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Made my night! Thank you! 🙏🏼

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EJ Trask's avatar

this is so dreamy and so authentic at the same time. and your characters are wonderful. loved it!!

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you! That means a lot!

I'm excited to read your new story! Should have time later today. Always a good day when I have one of your stories in my inbox!

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Sean, why did you sit on this?? It's brilliant. It really resonated with me, especially the theme of having a mentally ill/emotionally abusive parent. Wonderful, vulnerable stuff. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you, Hanna! Your words mean a lot to me. ❤️

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daisy cashin's avatar

so this is what it was like when Moses found that bush

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Robyn Clemen's avatar

A brave story well written. Thank you Sean

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Mary Daurio's avatar

I enjoyed your story very much. Thank you, Sean.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you, Mary! That makes me very happy!

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My Friend Lisa's avatar

Frankly I am just glad this 'character' isn't you. You are currently and weirdly on a pedestal in my stupid mind.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Wow, thank you!

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brenna McNamara's avatar

This character swims around his mind like a big fish in a small koi pond. Nowhere to go and getting too big for his space, or his space is getting too small. Being viewed by his niece who wishes he could be free. That isn't the free she wished for.--This was solid and complex. Great writing!!

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

Wow! It’s wonderful! Where have I been all this time and why haven’t I read your stuff sooner?! Shame on me! A beautifully written story! It’s alive...🩶

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

That is very kind! Thank you, Kathrine! <3

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Lizzy Co (she/they)'s avatar

This piece felt effortless to read in the best way; the way the sentences are crafted and the word choice held me close the whole time. I’m curious what happens next to this complex pair of folks! As always, thank you for writing and posting such a rich and lovely piece.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you, Lizzy! That means a lot to me. <3

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

Oh, I listened to half the story read to me by your excellent reader, but then I wanted to read it myself, because I could go faster and I loved the story so much that I needed to gobble it down.

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

The concept of our impression of the world and our place in it has always fascinated me. Am I the star of a play that is life? Or am I just a bit player in God's play, or fate's play, or nothing's play. Your story personalizes that concept beautifully, touchingly and sadly. The conversation with the niece was the perfect way to have us see the protagonist from two points of view. I would love to know him. Maybe I do? Bravo.

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Sean Thomas McDonnell's avatar

Thank you, Jeremy! It was an interesting character to explore. These people are family now, and I really want the best for them. :)

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