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Nathan McMonigle's avatar

Halfway through the essay I literally went "Oh. Oh no :("

I had felt uneasy about him throughout the story but gradually felt more and more reassured like "oh maybe this internet stranger is normal and nice after all" and then NOPE, creepy adulterous dude writing smut about a real, non consenting person. I don't know what bad thing I was expecting but I can't say that was it. Total whiplash.

Great piece, August. I felt so many emotions in such quick succession. But I'm sorry you went through this gross and demeaning experience and wasted time on this person. I hope his wife sees this and his daughter never does.

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August Coyote's avatar

Whoah.

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Isabel Kaplan's avatar

Mic drop. Excellent essay

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August Lamm's avatar

Nice to hear from you, I actually just finished your novel!

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Isabel Kaplan's avatar

ah! kismet! i hope you liked it

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Augusto's avatar

Girl, you do find some really weird people :( It was so bizarre I kind of expected it to be fiction, but something tells me it is not.

I hope you are doing fine despite it all. There are better people out there, I hope you will find them eventually.

Wishing for your happy ending

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Anneliz Erese's avatar

absolutely disturbing. i hope you’re okay. & thank you for sharing this with us ♥️

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The Mountebank's avatar

Somehow "quiveringly" was the most upsetting part

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Marina's avatar

I’m going to be thinking about this one for a while. Your writing is so stellar! I’m sorry this happened to you. I feel so bad for this pathetic clown’s wife and his daughter.

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kuuri's avatar

what the actual fuck 😀 you deserve so much better damn

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Robin Elise's avatar

This one will stay with me for a while. Quelle surprise. Thank you!

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Parrish Baker's avatar

Like they say: I can’t even.

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Literatrix's avatar

I'm angry that he fucked with your head. Much love to you.

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Sophie McHugh's avatar

What a nasty man

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no original experiences's avatar

Once again you remind me why you are one of my favorite writers. The ending of this story will stick with me for a while. Thank you for sharing this experience with us, even though I am sorry you experienced this in the first place.

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leah's avatar

chills

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alexandrauroras's avatar

absolutely insane but so well written omg

the last paragraph??????? made me sooo angry and lowkey tear up

i hope you’re okay 🫂🫶🏻

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Jon B's avatar

That's some wild shit. Damn.

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Marina Brox is Too Much's avatar

I'm trying to write an interesting comment that adds something to the conversation, but it's hard because I'm so disturbed. And I don't want to be disturbed or patronizing when you've been so brave by sharing this. I want to be accepting and warm.

So, thank you for writing this piece, August. Like everything you write, it was literary brilliant, but, above all, I hope it helped you process that awful situation. I hope you're now happy and safe.

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