by Mark Tulin The officer from the county knocked on Mr. Oakley’s door and notified him that his neighborhood was under a mandatory evacuation…
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That breaks my heart, bless him 😇
It’s hard to leave something one loves. Thanks for reading, Elaine.
Mark, you are the master of the plot twist. I have come to anticipate it, but it always arrives with a sharp intake of my breath. Oh! When it feels like tragedy (which it often does), the lesson is hard to swallow. But it is there nonetheless.
Much thanks, Martha.
awesome story………so many times we are sent those who can help but we turn them away without a thought.
Yes, we have to be open to help.
so true…
Sad to say, Mark, but we in the USA are no different from Mr. Oakley in not taking action in the face of a global climate emergency.
Absolutely, Rosaliene.
What a heartbreaking story.
Totally, Liz.
Love your short stories. So succinct and concise, yet the resonance is carried far and beyond after reading.
That you, Dot. Appreciate your comments.
Awww. Man. Heartbreaking but beautifully written. That last image will stay with me. 💙
Thank you.
Absolutely. 🙂
The danger of blindly believe… great short story, dear Mark.
Yes, exactly.
Fantastic article, it had everything that any reader desires, emotion and ability to step into the story!
Oh how sad! Mother Nature can be cruel when she wants to be, especially when she crushes our dreams. I’m sure his wasn’t the only story like that! Thanks for bringing it to light.
Welcome.
Such a touching story and what a way to pass.
Thanks, Florence.