Sins of the Father
A Short Story
By
Mark Stephen O’Neal
Copyright © 2020 Mark Stephen O’Neal
This is a work of fiction that contains imaginary names, characters, places, events and incidents not intended to resemble any actual persons, alive or places, events or incidents. Any resemblances to people, places, events or incidents are entirely coincidental.
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" The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. " – Mark Twain.
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Table of Contents
chapter 1 ..................................................................... 5
chapter 2 ..................................................................... 8
chapter 3 .................................................................. 13
chapter 4 .................................................................. 17
chapter 5 .................................................................. 20
chapter 6 .................................................................. 24
chapter 7 .................................................................. 26
chapter 8 .................................................................. 32
chapter 9 .................................................................. 37
chapter 10................................................................. 45
A Personal Note of Thanks ........................................... 50
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