A ghost is sent back to earth with a note attached to his palm in his search for answers...

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Back in 2018, I wrote what my father considered my best story, or at least his favorite. You would think he would choose either the self-published Dead Man’s Hand (which was republished on September 26th 2024 with the help of Silversmith Press) or Drawing Thin (which was nearing the last phase of its editing at the time). While he was proud of what I’d done, neither topped Journey of Thanks.

While preparing for this journey, I knew the inaugural video needed to be something special. So I went to my website and pulled up the original published version and immediately gave it some tender love and care that comes from seven years of writing experience. While endeavoring to keep the story’s original message, I cleaned up the original rough spots that it had when I first published it.

Ultimately, despite the facelift, I’m convinced the underlying tale remains intact. Unfortunately, my father passed away long before this rewrite came to exist, so I’ll never know if he agreed with my conviction, but based on my memories of him, I’m sure he would embrace this new edition of his favorite tale.

Support:
If you enjoyed the tale, head over to my Patreon site and become a patron. For $2 a month, you get access to the genre poll (a way to help shape the exclusive stories every month), three pieces of exclusive flash fiction (sub 1000 word stories), and early access to all my artwork.
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Or consider buying me a croissant:
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Links:
Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0

Attributions:
The video’s thumbnail was designed using a mockup from Freepik. Follow the link below to see what they can provide.
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