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Jan 9Liked by Mark Starlin

Love the alien spy story.

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Have you met my wife?

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Hahaha! Your alien story had me laughing, and the ending is perfect. Also, I never knew you were such a ruthless drill instructor. Can I please stop with the push-ups over here?

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Definitely. Although some alien societies have really bad politics in their home worlds...

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Great story. It is said that us women are from Venus lol.

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Yes, your wife is an alien- or possibly a Republican.

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Jan 8Liked by Mark Starlin

Gorgeous photo of redwoods and a perfect little gem of a story to go with it. One of the best 50-word stories I have ever read. And the Alien wife had so many hilarious lines! Another perfect example that really showed off your sense of humor. You are on a roll so far this new year, Mark Starlin! Fresh, funny, and forward! Keep it up, my friend.

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That was a wonderful story. It reminded me of Ron Carlson's BIGFOOT STOLE MY WIFE and also a novel I recently read, ON EARTH AS IT IS ON TELEVISION. I think you'd enjoy both of these tales.

https://open.substack.com/pub/kentpeterson/p/on-earth-as-it-is-on-television?r=txq7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Jan 8·edited Jan 8Liked by Mark Starlin

As I read about your alien wife I was wondering where the line was between truth and fiction. 😂

Nicely reeled in!

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