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Charged Up

November 20, 2024 12 Comments

By Michael T Schaper

Alex’s friends were delighted with the new man he became after surviving the lightning strike.

Once shy, he was now more fun, more interesting—outgoing, a newly minted extrovert. A one in six million chance of surviving would do that to you.

But for some reason, he still stayed with quiet, demure little Cassie, his girlfriend. She kept a close eye on Alex, stopped him from going off the rail, said no more often than yes—the fun police.

Why remain with her, they wondered, when he was now sparked with energy?

It was simple, Alex explained. She kept him grounded.

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  1. Cathy says

    November 20, 2024 at 6:35 am

    Ouch!

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  2. Michelle Mellon says

    November 20, 2024 at 6:43 am

    Yes!!!

    Reply
  3. Janet says

    November 20, 2024 at 9:27 am

    Love it!!!

    Reply
  4. Paul Scott Wood says

    November 20, 2024 at 9:47 am

    It’s always nice to have an electrician handy.

    Reply
    • Carole Porter says

      November 20, 2024 at 10:27 am

      Love it!

      Reply
  5. Vivian says

    November 20, 2024 at 3:37 pm

    Cute!

    Reply
  6. Joana Figueiredo says

    November 20, 2024 at 4:13 pm

    Love the lightness of this piece. It made my day better.

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  7. Bud says

    November 20, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    Great last line! Funny.

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  8. Sue says

    November 20, 2024 at 7:54 pm

    Catchy ending

    Reply
  9. Ed Kratz says

    November 21, 2024 at 12:04 am

    A fun read.

    Reply
  10. David Higham says

    November 21, 2024 at 10:27 am

    That put a smile on my face on a wet, cold day.

    Reply
  11. Geraint J. says

    November 24, 2024 at 8:35 am

    Wonderful piece, sharp and moving.

    Reply

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