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The Seaboard Review of Books's avatar

I don't understand the ending. It says Rick was unstrapped, but then he's struggling against the straps. Was he free or not?

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Ugh!!! Thanks for pointing that out. I got the names reversed in a last edit. Thank you!

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The Seaboard Review of Books's avatar

Great story! I'll restock it after you fix it. 🙂

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

I ended up fixing it, but it might take a minute to update in the app.

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Michael S. Atkinson's avatar

Makes me wonder what happened the first time in the real world.

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Me too! In my imagination he acted much less honorable. But it also made me wonder what happens when they are not in a simulation. What does the rest of rehabilitation entail? So many unanswered questions that I like to leave up to the reader. 😁 Thanks for reading and commenting, Michael!

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Jack Massa's avatar

Whoa! Great story, Brian.

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Thanks for reading and commenting, Jack!

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

i liked the twists. interesting ending. the arachnoid bot is cool, think we’re not far from one of those in reality!

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Thanks, Clancy! I wish I had an arachnoid. A funny little toy to use in all my crimes. 😉

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Bruce Landay's avatar

I didn’t see the ending coming! Fun turn of events. Well done!

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Thank you, Bruce, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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