Jay and Scruffs

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Jay and Scruffs
This story was inspired by a photo taken by Brandon Stanton, the photographer of Humans of New York. The photo is called Travelling Buddies (The F-Train) and this short piece of fiction features Jay and Scruffs, fictional characters modeled after the subjects of the photo.

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robbedbygreed

This is amazing.

However, though the dialogue at the end of the story wasn't confusing, it threatened to be. I'd advise you to enter a new line every time a new character speaks. Otherwise dialogue can get confusing.

Otherwise, this story tugged at my heart. Oh, the poor boy! And the poor woman...

You did an excellent job. The writing was superb and the story very well done. And though it is very sad, I could imagine little... Show more

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sereni

I read this story and it tugged at my heartstrings, about a mother who feels she has no choice but to leave her son. I can’t understand how a person could leave a child alone without a plan for his future. While I was reading, I didn’t understand why you left a blank space underlined. When she stared at the cushion long enough to ______________, ?
I felt you needed to explain what happened in the in-between time when he was... Show more

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indie23

I would like to know what happens to Jay next. Does he find his mom? I am hoping he did, or he is taken somewhere safe.

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gooduklady

An interesting premise, but a little confusing. First, you have left a blank in the middle of a paragraph, which leads me to believe you uploaded a draft of your story.

Second, you state that the mother jumps off the train with the boy cradled in her arms. Then, in the next sentence, he wakes up alone on the train. This is somewhat contradictory. I shall look forward to reading it when you have edited it further.

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UniquePoet60

Esther,

You have written a very sad and touching story. I liked it from beginning to end. It would be great to read more about Jay and Scruffs adventure.

Good writing!

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