One word? Bravo. A very well written story that makes you want to know more. Look forward to your next.

Holy crap! You know, Ky, darling, you may need a little bit of psychiatric help yourself after this little ditty. I can't imagine losing my best friend right before my eyes. Course, you can, can't you... You know you ought to paint smiles on the face of those you see everyday, love... Chin up! Loved the story. I know there's more, why don't you ever post it!

Wow, that is great! I loke the way you portray the sense of comraderie that must exist in such a closed community, and the way a person is often abandoned once they are inside.