Steve Geise writes stories that begin with a sentence submitted by one of his readers. His latest, Extra Crispy, is about a fast-food worker with a sordid past that he can’t escape. I’ve worked similar jobs, and have met personalities similar (although not as extreme) to this character; his story resonates very true to me on both the experiential and emotional level. I also admire Steve’s unique approach — take in a few words from a contributor, and run with it.
Thank you for posting my link and for the kind words you wrote to accompany it. It’s a great compliment to know it resonated with you so much that you would share it.