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He doesn’t make it the background of his phone or anything, he’s not a masochist and he’s not that far gone, but in the days that follow, he finds himself pulling his phone out to look at it. It feels a little like pressing on a bruise, but it feels good, too, and eventually the bruise fades and Mike’s just left smiling at how goddamn happy he looks.

...and Mike follows, because he can’t do anything else.

Part 2: Blowing It Wide Open (2016-2020)

I can see an immediate reread coming my way. Undoubtedly, one of the best narrative voices I've come across this year.

Wonderful, wonderful writing. And I can feel the tension mounting line after line...

Wonderful, wonderful writing! And I can feel the tension mounting line after line...