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Mar 15, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

Just a lurker. What an impressive story. You have a great talent.

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Jan 8, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

The brothers forgot the first rule of human nature. Always expect the unexpected. Well done.

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Jan 7, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

What a great read! I especially loved the names you picked for the fighters, literally brain vs brawn. And, as usual, the twist at the end was wonderful. Not what I was expecting at all, but a fitting ending, I think.

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I love the logical progression of the story! You have created an ethical challenge with a response based on (alternate) morality. It is outside of the predictable realm of expected outcomes. That keeps the story fresh and interesting. We need much more of this insight in these times where polarity is mandatory. Great reading!

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Jan 5, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

What an excellent story, Brian. I loved the twist at the end - very fitting! I had a feeling the brothers’ decisions and actions would come back to haunt them in some way.

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Jan 5, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

This was intense! And I don't know if this was intentional, but the absolute lack of women in this story was telling in itself. I'd love to read the correspondence between the two contenders, if you ever mess with that kind of "bonus material" when you build your stories. 🔥

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Jan 4, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

This story reminds me of what's happening in the world right now. Everyone fighting for power regardless of the consequences. Good read brian

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Jan 4, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

Ah yes, I enjoyed it all over again. Is it going in the collection?

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Jan 4, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

Great story and I thought the ending was fitting, if unexpected! Well done!

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