Copyright Ted Strutz
I know it’s the right house. I inherited her memories, but not the associated emotions and for that I am truly grateful.
What I am about to do is not the person I am. But there was an agreement, a debt that must be honoured.
Although he recognises me, I think at the end he realises the person behind the face is not her. She would never do this, and he’s always banked on that.
As I leave, I think I hear the murmur of a sorrowful soul, finally at peace beyond the Great Divide.
But now, on with my new life.
This may not be understood without the title, and possibly not even then. 🙂 Glad to see our leader, Rochelle, is safely back at the helm of Friday Fictioneers this week.
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Wow Sandra, have you heard about Walk In’s? Good story.
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Thanks for reading Trish
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In between the lines we understand why one soul might have wanted to leave that body. Great stuff Sandra.
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Thanks, Iain.
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i’m curious about the debt, the agreement that must be honoured 🙂
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The agreement for one soul to inhabit another’s body, so that justice might be served?
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I love the way the intriguing character in this is the victim, who we never see
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Thanks, Neil.
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Dear Sandra,
A bit of a chiller there. Interesting perspective from a soul inhabiting a body not her own. Makes me think of Quantum Leap. (An American program where a man leaps from person to person each week and assumes their identities in case you’ve never heard of it. 😉 ) In any event, I’ve probably said too much. A good one as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I didn’t see that, though I’ve read quite a few novels on the subject. Thanks for reading.
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Oooh, I love this and I had not heard of walk-ins so I did click the link. Still, I felt there was a meeting of souls. So good.
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Many thanks, Dale. Hope you’re feeling a little better now.
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Thank you, Sandra. Slightly. It’s still so damn hard. And will be for a long time.
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So much story. Over too quick. I crave to read on.
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Thanks, Tanille.
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I understand the depth of emotion, though the protagonist claims to have not inherited the emotions.
We all are repaying or have to repay debts. May we do so with grace.
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Thanks for reading, Anita.
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This would be entirely believed in the Indian culture where so much mythology revolves around rebirths.
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I think there are quite a few outside of that culture who contemplate the phenomenon too. Fascinating, I think. Thanks for reading.
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Thank you for introducing me to the concept of reincarnation of a different kind.
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My pleasure, Liz.
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Wow! Even though I don’t know about Walk-ins, the sense of your story comes across very clearly and powerfully.
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Thanks for reading Penny.
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Clicking the link helped, but I think I’d already gotten the main idea. Beautifully crafted mystery, thriller, para-normal—all the right stuff.
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Thanks Linda, glad you enjoyed it.
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I had read a horror story of the person who committed crimes by taking the face and memories of others (didn’t know that they’re called walk-ins). The good part in this one though is that he deserved what was coming?
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I read something similar, fascinating.
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Wow, very intriguing and mysterious. I love it!
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Many thanks, Brenda.
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So much said without being said.
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Very interesting photo Ted. Thanks.
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I didn’t know about walk-in’s but I got the creepy idea anyway. Well done as ever.
janet
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Many thanks, Janet. Hope you’re all settled in now.
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Back into the swing of things from vacation and settled in from the move. Of course we haven’t really explored the area too much because of Covid, but that will come.
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Questions, questions! So intriguing. A great read. ~Dora
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Thank you, Dora.
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My pleasure 🙂
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I just wonder what weapon she used. He earned it that one. A+ on all accounts, Sandra. Something that has crossed many minds from both sides of the (living) chasm.
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Thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome.
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I have never heard off walk ins and will research, like Rochelle I thought about Quantum Leap! How funny, great interesting take
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Fascinating topic, I think. Thanks for reading.
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Very powerful and intriguing – I would like to follow along for more of the story.
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I might expand this into something in the future.
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I loved this. Great story.
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Many thanks.
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i’ve read about walk-ins. ronald reagan was said to be one of them. but we can always believe what we want to believe. regardless, good writing as usual.
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I didn’t know that about Ronald Reagan. I’ll decline to comment further. 🙂
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I’d not heard of walk-ins but got the gist of what was happening on a second read. Looks like the new soul is a bit more confrontational than the original.
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Yep, if you’re gonna give up your body, make sure it’s to someone who’ll settle a few scores for you. Thanks for reading.
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Like several before me, I’d not heard of walk-ins – thanks for the link. An intriguing tale indeed.
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It’s an interesting concept. Thanks for reading, Keith.
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This was both chilling and comforting, in that the soul was finally able to be at peace. She must have had a pretty miserable life before that though. Beautifully well-written, thank you for this.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Siobhan.
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I really liked the way that the story is built up, prompted me to reflect on loss, duty, and finding peace. Good story.
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Many thanks.
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I must admit I read it twice as I was a bit confused. The second time it fell into place.
The link was also helpful. What can I say? A lot of creepy tales this week and this one gets high marks. Have a wonderful day … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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Many thanks for reading Isadora. Sorry to be so late responding, it’s been a difficult week.
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No worries, Sandra. One of the things we have a lot of these days is patience and understanding. Hope all has toned down for you. I will keep your in my positive thoughts.
Have a wonderful day … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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This phenomenon is quite common to one degree or another, when you can’t get the thought of someone out of your mind. Taken too far mental illness develops and souls are destroyed.
Certainly an attention grabbing story – I liked it.
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Glad you liked it, James.
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Nice one Sandra, surfing for the soul. Wonder what’s the policy on returns?
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No questions asked, I believe. 🙂
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I’m with Rochelle on this one and Joy as well. However, I certainly agree you didn’t write enough — left me wanting to read more! Nice job, Sandra!
Five out of five Quantum Leaps.
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Many thanks, Kent. 🙂
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Wow, I’d say this one will take the prize for the most imaginative story concept.
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Thanks a lot Sandra.
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I agree with these other comments. This is excellent.
The intrigue pulled me in right off.
The wiki about walk-ins was useful, but your story stands on its own, in my opinion. I also wanted more.
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That’s very kind of you Bill. Sorry to be late acknowledging.
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I have a feeling the price this “lost soul” paid for the new body was high. There’s a lot of implied backstory, but I feel like I have a clear picture.
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Glad you understood it. I wasn’t sure people would.
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Wow, this is really intriguing. I am a curious person and although I know the cat was killed by it, I have a hard time taming my curiosity. Great poem.
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I hadn’t heard of walk-ins before but i could catch the sense of change leading to her leaving.
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Thanks for reading, Bjorn. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
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A story that really piques my curiosity. Good one.
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Thank you! 🙂
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