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Alix's avatar

You seem calm the whole time, almost like you’re in control,fixing your cuffs, choosing when to open the door—but the more it unfolds, the clearer it gets that you’re not actually in charge of anything.

The man in the grey suit barely says much, but every line lands. Especially that line about the suit,it doesn’t feel literal. It feels like he’s telling you that even who you are right now isn’t entirely yours.

And then there’s her. She never shows up, but somehow she’s the center of everything. You got the call, but you don’t know her. And somehow… he does.

Mr.10's avatar

Stories like this invite 10/10 introspective like yours and I'm 110% glad it did. Your clocking to it. Yes, Mr.10 wishes to be calm but even in situations he's not confident in he goes through them with fear. A clear indication that all should not be afraid when they don't have the answers.

The man in the Grey Suit is a clear reflection of what it can look like if the noise gets to you. Face it and break it down bit by bit. Don't let if define you.

As for her... we will find out in the next chapter.

#Stay10

Alix's avatar

Love the introspective talk! 'Going through it with fear' is such an honest take, and honestly, it’s exactly what I needed to hear. Dealing with the 'noise' is a daily battle, but I'm ready to face it. Looking forward to the next chapter!😎

Notes from the Hill's avatar

Another great chapter... agree with the comment about his calmness... I'm like, how can he be all calm and not dialing 911. Then, maybe he thinks if he just takes the suit, he's done, and it's the easiest way to end it. But then, you'll find out about the woman... it's not going to end.

Mr.10's avatar

The funny thing is i’m writing as I go. We are all really in it for the ride.🥽

Notes from the Hill's avatar

that's seriously amazing… loving it !

Kathy Dirickson's avatar

I could only hope to capture readers and keep them wanting more, like you do!

Mr.10's avatar

You will Kathy!

You will👏🏾

Kathy Dirickson's avatar

That is called brave. Being scared but standing your ground anyway.

Mr.10's avatar

Fear is inevitable. The quicker we accept that, the better we understand that a decision must be made regardless of it. 💯

Milret2's avatar

The suspense is building

Mr.10's avatar

Exactly how it needs to🥂

Hina Gondal's avatar

Too good,love all your work

Mr.10's avatar

Thanking you, Hina․

Eliseo F.G. McCarthy's avatar

As always, this is so good! 💯

And out of curiosity, how did you embed your older chapters here? I can't figure out how to do that.

Mr.10's avatar

Thank you for the warm words 💯

And to embed older posts you gotta copy them and paste them as links. It'll give you an option on how to display them aswell. Pretty handy and cool 😎

Eliseo F.G. McCarthy's avatar

Warm welcome!

And thank you, I figured it out!