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May 4, 2026 3 Comments

By Kerri McCourt

You shared your Halloween candy and always gave me extra.

We biked all day, wishing we could keep going.

We raced along the beach, trying to swim farther.

We giggled until our stomachs hurt, and still, we couldn’t stop.

We kept rebuilding, fixing our sandcastles after the ocean washed them away.

I wanted more for you, brother. You deserved better. Medicine wasn’t enough. Out of options, we travelled to the ends of the earth. I longed to go further. I am drained from crying, but the tears will not stop.

Just as you were shaping dreams, cancer swept them all aside.

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  1. Bud Pharo says

    May 6, 2026 at 11:26 am

    Tragic tale of loss, told very well.

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  2. Patti R. says

    May 6, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    Beautiful, tragic story capturing a deep bond.

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  3. ELSAA-LISSA says

    May 9, 2026 at 5:32 pm

    I really enjoyed your story. Your writing style, pacing, and emotional depth are genuinely impressive. While reading, I could clearly imagine how amazing it would be as a comic or webtoon. Your story has strong visual potential, and I’d love to help bring it to life through expressive artwork. I specialize in turning written stories into engaging visual formats, and I believe your project could become even more impactful this way. If you’re interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out.

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