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Kyle Leonard's avatar

When the patient man's patients is finally broken like a dam bursting... Every patient person knows there is a limiter, and wonders what the settings are placed at.

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Kyle Leonard's avatar

Yeah, this really spoke to me. I'm trying to write a little novel about a patient guy who loses it.

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James Ron's avatar

I wish you well on your novel! I know it is a lot of work. I admire the effort and the skill it takes. I don't have the patience. Ha. I'm glad you liked my story, Kyle.

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James Ron's avatar

Hello, Kyle. I believe that is so. We don't know the point at which enough is enough nor do we know the outcome of the actions taken when that point arrives. Thank you for commenting!

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Too many jabs at a peaceful soul, and it can break open, and release the lion. I think that’s what happened to this poor guy. It’s gotta come out sometime! Such a great story, Ron!!

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James Ron's avatar

Yes, indeed, and once that lion is released, we may be surprised at our own ferocity. Thank you, Sharon, very much!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

There does come a time for action, like it or not. Good one, Ron.

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, Jim. It seems damage of any sort, is tolerated past the breaking point before the action is taken. No "nipping in the bud," as Barney would say. Thank you for liking the story, and the restack!

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The Radical Individualist's avatar

We've developed some 'unusual' standards about what is right and wht is wrong.

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James Ron's avatar

That is for sure.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yowza! What a story, Ron! Even without the twist at the end, it was powerful just seeing him make the decision to walk away. But the witness really nailed it. What a despicable character you created in such few words. More than one evil exists in the world. Excellent work.

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James Ron's avatar

I maybe reading too much James Lee Burke and kind. I enjoyed putting this one together. : ) Thank you, very much, Sharron!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Sometimes, you just gotta snap.

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James Ron's avatar

Yep, enter the twilight zone.

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