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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

I wish the news was more like “Children Save Local Bookstore.” 🥲

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I know. What sad and strange times we’re living in!

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Beautiful story, Justin. I sure hope bookstores don't become a faint memory. Or, show up only in Virtual Reality "rooms".

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Thanks, Jenise. It’s sad, isn’t it? The dystopian genre is becoming more and more like reality.

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The title alone captured the magic in this story. Well done!

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Thank you so much, Amie!

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What a sweet story ☺️ I'm so excited for Fifties by the Fire, already have a few ideas brewing for a story.

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Thanks, Claire! Yes!!! I’m excited to hear that. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

Okay! Challenge accepted. I have mine almost done. Is the title part of the 50 words, or just the story?

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Hooray! Ah, darn, I knew I forgot to mention something. The title doesn’t factor in to the word count.

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The last line of this story gorgeous! I've already written a draft of my story for today's prompt.

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Thank you so much, Dascha! Awesome! I wonder if we should shoot for 2x monthly down the line?

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I vote for 2x monthly. 😁

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Maybe. It would encourage me to write more 50s again!

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Sep 2, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

I like the name of the bookstore! Also like Fifties by the Fire. I will give it a try!!!

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Thanks, Andrea! I’m so happy to hear that! No pressure either way, though. 😊

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Sep 2, 2022·edited Sep 2, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

I love a good feel good story ☺️ I'm looking forward to Fifties by the Fire. I hope I can rise to the challenge and lots of folks participate. I think it's a wonderful idea!

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Thanks, Brian! I’m looking forward to it, too. I have no idea what to expect, but it should be fun even if we are few in numbers!

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