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Jenise Cook's avatar

Once a Granny, always a Grandma forever! Love the twist at the end. I was expecting a guardian angel. But, Grandmas definitely qualify. 😁

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Justin Deming's avatar

Ha! I like to think that she was both! Thanks for reading, Jenise. 😄

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Jenise Cook's avatar

I'm thinking the same, Justin. Lovely story!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

“drank the air in gulps...” marvelous!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much, Amie!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Beautiful!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks, Sharron!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It’s good to have someone watching over you. Well done, Justin.

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Thank you, Mark.

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Jason McBride's avatar

Reading this while sitting in the orthodontist’s office waiting for my kids and it gave me shivers!

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Justin Deming's avatar

I thought it was a bit spooky while writing it, too. Thank you for reading, Jason! (Also, I love reading Substack in waiting rooms!)

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

This works on so many levels, including the fact that it's a "ghost story". Excellent job, Justin!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Brian! I always have fun dipping into other genres. 😄

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

CHILLS!!! Great story!

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Thanks so much, Rebecca!!

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Always riveting, Justin!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Kim! I’m happy you liked it.

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