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The Devil Fights Back

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Challenges in the pharmaceutical field

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Comment from royowen
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Isn't it funny, I never had the fear of Covid, but for my wife's sake I got all the necessary shots, and if I didn't, I could never have visited my daughter in Brisbane a little while ago, but neither my wife not I contracted Covid, despite being around infected people. My point? Some people said it was a concocted scheme to kill off old people, heh heh, I trust God not people, so well done, Jim, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    I had the original vaccine and the first booster, then I started hearing reports about heart problems people were experiencing from the vaccine and stopped getting boosters. I've known people who've had all the boosters and have still contracted Covid several times. They try to justify it by saying it makes the infection milder, but who really knows? I've had it just once (a mild case long after I stopped the boosters), and my wife hasn't had it at all.
reply by royowen on 15-Jan-2025
    Yes, it's fascinating, I only ever had a fear of infected tonsils, I had it several, but
reply by royowen on 15-Jan-2025
    I challenged God and I had infected tonsils no more, it's deeper than we think Jim.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I like the way this is developing but I fear Dana has gone a little too far. We'll see. I can't wait for more. I like the way you slipped in the COVID debacle.

If could file conspiracy charges against us. (Doesn't make sense, needs a rewrite.)

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    Yes, indeed. Very questionable what she did. Let's see what Fran does with the information.

    Good catch. It should have said, "They could file conspiracy..." Thanks!
Comment from Ric Myworld
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Well, if you're going fishing you have to have bait and it looks like they've managed to set the hook. Now, it's evidence building time and that shouldn't be too hard, long as they don't get caught. Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    There's the rub. As long as they don't get caught. What Dana is doing with Barry is kind of illegal, and there is definitely some risk involved. It's a good thing Fran doesn't know about it, because I'm sure she would quash the plan.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I really enjoyed how you wrote this - it felt like a slow burn of tension. I loved the way you introduced Barry as a tough but surprisingly amusing character. And the way you set up the meeting with Merra had me on edge. I especially liked the humor. I was grinning a lot. The dialogue between Dana and Barry felt natural. Keep up the great work - this was a fun and thrilling read!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    I'm happy you enjoyed it, Michael. I had to look up how they talk in Philly for this. Barry really embraced the role.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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Plot progress.
...I hope will provoke an FBI investigation of my company's illegal practices. - Wow! This is a serious breach! I'd be really surprised if Barry would go along with this.
Best wishes.
(Thanks for reminding me about my booster shot.)

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    What they did to get the justification for the wiretap was most likely illegal and definitely risky, but if they do it right, perhaps no one will know except for Fran. Then it will be up to her to decide what to do with the information so obtained.
Comment from jmdg1954
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Hmmm... very interesting scheme taking place.

I've been on and off FS the past month but have kept up with reading of your posts and others. I just haven't reviewed. Hopefully that will change now going forward.

One note-

Okay, three grand it is--dis time... suggestion:
Okay, tree grand it is (these guys don't say three)

Glad to be back.
John

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025
    Delighted to hear you've been keeping up with the story, John. I understand how time commitments can put reviewing low down in the priority scale.

    Got it. I'll change it to "tree."