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Jonathan Michael Saucedo's avatar

I enjoyed your short story, “The Promotion,” in The Orange Rose Literary Magazine, and the cat and mouse feel to it. Congrats on your publication!

Toby T. Hecht's avatar

Thank you, Jonathan. I appreciate the comment. If you like my short fiction, please subscribe to my substack--it's always free.

Jonathan Michael Saucedo's avatar

I just did. Thank you-looking forward to reading more!

Toby T. Hecht's avatar

Thank you. The posts go back over 2 years with short stories and flash fiction.

Mark X. Cronin's avatar

Thanks for sharing. The limited space induced a sharpness

Toby T. Hecht's avatar

Thanks Mark. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026 to you and your family. Toby

Ellen Maltz's avatar

An excellent story that I can relate to.