An Angel of Mercy
by auguy86
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Angel of Mercy, An

(Short Story - Completed)



Rated X
Originally Posted on: 2016-11-17
Last Updated on: 2016-11-17
Genre(s): Drama , Romance
Code(s) Used: first, rom
Pairings Used: MF
Total Downloads: 482
Units in Item: 1
Median Download Count: 482
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On Christmas Eve, a young man in turmoil reaches the end of his rope. Ever the cynic, he sees no end in sight for the injustices he suffers. When he meets a beautiful woman, she turns every stereotype he thought he knew on its head. Will it be enough to help the cynic see the beauty in the world around him?

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2016-Nov-18 @ 3:17 AM
Bridget
Barmaid
Member since 2006-Sep-9
Posts: 875

An Angel of Mercy

On Christmas Eve, a young man in turmoil reaches the end of his rope.  Ever the cynic, he sees no end in sight for the injustices he suffers.  When he meets a beautiful woman, she turns every stereotype he thought he knew on its head.  Will it be enough to help the cynic see the beauty in the world around him?


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2016-Nov-18 @ 2:22 PM
Sniper
Inebriated
Member since 2016-Jul-5
Posts: 94

A really beautiful story. And the first in the pub that brought tears to my eyes. Maybe it is because it hits too close to home. I know that look you are talking about, how the item in your hands draws you towards it. But let's not get consumed in melancholy. You touched something deep inside of me. Thank you for that.


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2016-Nov-22 @ 5:27 AM
Homeinindy2
Tipsy
Member since 2016-Jun-29
Posts: 8

Read this story yesterday and had to come back and comment.  I really "loved" this story. I like the play on the comments of a movie, will provide you a spoiler, sorry, and the whole premise of this story.  I Have read  all of your other stories and this is another in a long list of great stories and plots that I have come to enjoy.  Thank you

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2016-Nov-22 @ 8:42 AM
auguy86
Contributor
Member since 2016-Jun-22
Posts: 13

You guys are too kind.  Very glad to hear that you enjoyed my work.  This story was a concept I've had in mind for some time, but never could think of the best context for it.  When a Christmas contest was announced on another website, it struck me as the perfect setting for the girl doomed to die of cancer falling in love with a young man desperate for confidence.  I'm glad I pulled it off, judging by your reactions.  Thanks again for reading!

-auguy86

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2016-Nov-23 @ 9:59 PM
Freon22
Wasted
Member since 2011-Aug-17
Posts: 123

Very good story, I have to say I got teary eyed reading it.

Thank You for sharing and I listed this as a must read. Thanks again!

(posted from Chapter 1)


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“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”

― Abraham Lincoln
2016-Dec-11 @ 6:23 AM
Regod
Tipsy
Member since 2010-May-11
Posts: 4

Wow...just wow.

(posted from Chapter 1)


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2017-Nov-6 @ 9:40 PM
Seumus1
Inebriated
Member since 2017-Sep-28
Posts: 18

Just beautiful! Got seriously misty at the end. Bravo!

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2017-Nov-16 @ 7:01 AM
Josh.Bond
Inebriated
Member since 2014-Mar-11
Posts: 84

This is an awesome story. I have been in that situation before. Why I am still here, there are times I don't know. And there are times I hope it is for some higher reason. Guess it will just take time to realize what it is.

(posted from Chapter 1)


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2023-Jan-26 @ 9:49 AM
Dadrepus
Wasted
Member since 2023-Jan-12
Posts: 141

Ok, first story that brought me to tears. Excellent in every way. Thanks!

(posted from Chapter 1)


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Always willing to help. May not be good at it ;-)
2025-Jan-16 @ 2:58 PM
rubyroundup
Tipsy
Member since 2022-Jun-19
Posts: 1

Nine years after publication your story is still effecting individuals. This missive is perfect and let me respond with gratitude. Thank you so much for your special time and talent. Gerald Ruby


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