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Dr. Anthony Fauci voluntarily testified before a House committee and debunked MAGA Republican conspiracy theories regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

While Donald Trump and his lickspittles were telling Americans to drink bleach, take useless malaria pills, stick ultraviolet lights up their butts, and eat horse paste, Dr. Fauci headed an effort to develop vaccines for COVID-19.

A reminder to people with short memories who view the Trump administration as some sort of bucolic paradise: The last quarter of that administration included the worst government response to an infectious disease outbreak since 1920. Trumpsters who want us to ignore Trump's horribly botched response to the pandemic are like cruise-liner enthusiasts who want us to ignore the last 2% of the voyage of the Titanic.

Economic activity ground to a halt in 2020 as the US slid into a recession. I took this picture of a sign at a dollar store which had been completely closed for almost two months.

The whole Trump clan was disdainful of the sacrifices hundreds of millions of Americans were making.

Why has the U.S. COVID-19 response been so bad? Jared Kushner, Vanity Fair suggests.

At Times Square Jared and Ivanka's contemptuousness was made into an ad before Election Day.

If you are looking for the Original Sin of Trump's pandemic response, it was on January 22nd when he basically told CNBC's Joe Kernen that COVID-19 was nothing to worry about.

Of course it wasn't "just fine".

Trump did not declare a state of emergency for seven weeks. That gave the virus plenty of time for it to spread throughout the US.

Republicans know that their Dear Leader totally mishandled the pandemic response. That's why they repeatedly try to make Dr. Fauci a type of scapegoat for Trump's horrendous incompetence. Dr. Fauci has spent his entire career fighting disease. Donald Trump has spent his entire career narcissistically promoting himself.

Harry Truman had a sign on his desk saying: "The Buck Stops Here!" If Trump had a sign on his Oval Office desk (which he seldom used except for photo ops) it would be: "It's Everybody's Fault But Mine!"

Don't be hesitant to remind people of how awful 2020 was. And point the finger of blame at the orange blob who was responsible for the catastrophe.

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Lydia O'Connor at HuffPost:

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the lead adviser for the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, threw cold water on GOP accusations he masterminded a cover-up of the virus’ origins.

Fauci called the claims “absolutely false and simply preposterous” during a heated appearance before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Monday, saying Republicans misrepresented emails between himself and other scientists about the possibility the virus was leaked from a lab. “It is inconceivable that anyone who reads this email could conclude that I was trying to cover up the possibility of a laboratory leak,” Fauci, who served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2022, testified. “We spend our whole life trying to determine the causes of infectious diseases, and stop them to protect the American people,” he continued. The panel’s Republicans have not produced any evidence Fauci orchestrated a lab leak coverup, but they continue to emphasize that the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance received funding from Fauci’s agency to conduct virus research in Wuhan, China ― where COVID-19 was first identified. They also narrowed in on a senior official working under Fauci who deleted messages and may have evaded federal records-keeping laws while emailing with EcoHealth Alliance officials.

Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke in front of House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing today, and Fauci grilled the Republicans good.

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Happy Birthday anthony!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🎂🎂🎂

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Clash of Titans: Joshua vs Dubois - A Comprehensive Preview

Clash of Titans: Joshua vs Dubois - A Comprehensive Preview

In the storied annals of British boxing, few events have captured the imagination, like the upcoming heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Set against the iconic backdrop of London's Wembley Stadium this Saturday, a fight that promises not only to determine the IBF Heavyweight Champion but to shape the very future of boxing's most prestigious division.

Setting the Stage

As the sun sets over London this weekend, Wembley Stadium will transform into a colosseum of modern-day gladiators. A staggering 96,000 fans are expected to fill the venue, potentially setting a post-war record for a boxing event in the United Kingdom. The electricity in the air will be palpable, a testament to the enduring allure of heavyweight boxing and the star power of the two men stepping into the ring.

Anthony Joshua: Seeking Redemption and Legacy

At 34 years old, Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) stands at a crossroads in his illustrious career. Once the unified heavyweight champion of the world, Joshua has experienced both the dizzying heights of success and the bitter taste of defeat. This fight represents more than just another title shot; it's a chance for Joshua to cement his legacy and join the elite club of three-time heavyweight world champions.

Joshua's journey to this moment has been one of resilience and adaptation. After suffering back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, many questioned whether the Watford-born fighter still had what it takes to compete at the highest level. However, Joshua silenced his critics with a stunning return to form, securing three consecutive knockout victories over Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou.

These recent performances have showcased a more mature, tactically astute Joshua. "I'm not depending on punch power; it takes a lot more to be a great fighter," Joshua stated at the pre-fight press conference. "I'll break him down with my spirit." This evolution in his approach suggests we may see a more patient, calculated Joshua in the ring on Saturday night.

Daniel Dubois: The Young Lion's Roar

At just 26 years old, Daniel Dubois (20-2, 19 KOs) represents the new wave of heavyweight talent. Awarded the IBF title after Oleksandr Usyk vacated it in June, Dubois enters this fight not just as a champion but as a man with something to prove.

"I need to retain it and hold on to it. I need to legitimize myself by winning this fight," Dubois declared, acknowledging the circumstances of his title acquisition. "It's a resurrection story of my career. I just want the biggest challenges and make a name for myself and create history."

Dubois' path to this moment has not been without its setbacks. A 2020 loss to Joe Joyce raised questions about his durability and mental toughness. However, the young Londoner has shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back with impressive victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. These wins have proven that Dubois can hang with top-tier competition, even if questions about his chin persist in some quarters.

The Battle of Styles

This fight presents a fascinating contrast in styles and experiences. Joshua, with his imposing physicality and thunderous power, has traditionally been known as a knockout artist. However, his recent comments suggest we may see a more nuanced approach, focusing on wearing down Dubois over the distance.

Dubois, while less experienced at the elite level, brings his own brand of explosive power to the ring. With 19 of his 20 wins coming by way of knockout, he poses a genuine threat to end the fight at any moment. The young champion's ability to handle the pressure of fighting in front of 96,000 fans could prove crucial to his performance.

"It's like I've done many times before, this time it's on the biggest stage so the energy is going to be higher," Dubois stated, exuding confidence beyond his years. However, the reality of walking out in front of a crowd more than twice the size of any he's faced before remains to be seen.

Recent Form and Momentum

Both fighters enter this contest riding waves of success, adding another layer of intrigue to an already compelling matchup.

Joshua's recent run of three knockout victories has rekindled memories of the destructive force that first captured the public's imagination. These wins have showcased Joshua's power and ability to adapt and overcome adversity, silencing critics who questioned his resolve after the Usyk defeats.

Dubois, while less experienced at the top level, has shown tremendous grit in recent outings. His victories over Miller and Hrgovic were hard-fought affairs that proved Dubois can dig deep when the going gets tough. These performances have gone a long way towards erasing the doubts that lingered after his loss to Joyce.

Implications for the Heavyweight Division

The Joshua-Dubois clash is more than just a fight for the IBF title; it's a pivotal moment that could reshape the landscape of the heavyweight division.

Unification Prospects

The winner of this fight will be in a prime position to pursue unification bouts. With Tyson Fury holding the WBC title and Oleksandr Usyk possessing the WBA and WBO belts, the victor's path to becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion becomes clearer.

If Joshua emerges victorious, it could reignite talks for the long-awaited all-British showdown with Fury, a fight that has been years in the making and undoubtedly one of the biggest in boxing history.

A Dubois win, on the other hand, would introduce a fresh face to the top tier of the division. It could lead to intriguing matchups with the likes of Fury or Usyk, bringing new storylines and rivalries to the heavyweight scene.

Shifting Power Dynamics

This fight could also signal a changing of the guard in the heavyweight division. If Joshua loses, it might mark the end of his tenure as one of the division's elite, potentially paving the way for newer talents to step into the spotlight.

Conversely, a Joshua victory would reaffirm his status as one of the top heavyweights of his generation, setting the stage for more super-fights in the twilight of his career.

Impact on Other Contenders

The result of this bout will have a ripple effect on other heavyweight contenders. Fighters like Martin Bakole, Andy Ruiz Jr., and Joe Joyce will watch keenly as their paths to a title shot could be significantly altered depending on the outcome.

A Dubois victory might open up fresh matchups for these contenders, while a Joshua win could see some familiar rivalries rekindled.

Global Boxing Landscape

The heavyweight division has always been boxing's glamour weight class, capable of capturing global attention. This fight, particularly given Joshua's international stardom, has the potential to boost boxing's profile worldwide.

A compelling contest could reignite interest in heavyweight boxing, potentially leading to more high-profile events and increased investment in the sport.

British Boxing's Future

With both fighters hailing from the UK, this bout is also a testament to the strength of British heavyweight boxing. The outcome will shape the division's future within the country, potentially inspiring the next generation of British heavyweights.

A Dubois victory would signal the arrival of a new star, while a Joshua win would further cement his legacy as one of Britain's greatest boxers.

Prediction and Analysis

Predicting the outcome of heavyweight boxing matches is always a perilous endeavor, and this fight is no exception. Both men possess the power to end the fight with a single punch, making any prediction a calculated risk at best.

If Joshua can stick to his game plan of breaking Dubois down over the distance, he may be able to secure a late stoppage or decisive decision victory. His experience in big fights and recent tactical improvements could prove crucial in navigating the pressure of the occasion.

However, Dubois' power and ambition make him a dangerous opponent capable of ending the fight at any moment. If he can weather the early storm and grow into the fight, his youth and hunger could overwhelm Joshua in the later rounds.

Ultimately, this bout may come down to who can impose their will early and control the pace of the fight. Joshua's recent form and big-fight experience suggest he may have a slight edge. Still, in heavyweight boxing, one punch can change everything.

Conclusion

As Joshua and Dubois prepare to step into the ring at Wembley, the stakes extend far beyond their personal ambitions. This fight stands as a crossroads moment for the heavyweight division and will set the tone for the weight class in the years to come.

The contrast between Joshua's experience and renewed focus and Dubois' youth and hunger creates a compelling narrative that has captured the imagination of boxing fans around the world. Whether we witness the resurgence of a former champion or the coronation of a new king, one thing is sure: the aftermath of this bout will be felt throughout the boxing world.

As the first bell rings this Saturday night, 96,000 fans in Wembley Stadium and millions worldwide will watch and cheer, knowing that this fight might live up to the hype. In a sport often criticized for not delivering the fights fans want to see, Joshua vs Dubois is an example of modern heavyweight boxing at its new best.

Feature Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images

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Andy Ruiz jr. möchte nur die großen Namen boxen: Usyk, Fury, Joshua und Wilder stehen auf seiner Wunschliste.

Andy Ruiz jr. stand, nachdem er im Revanche-Kampf gegen Anthony Joshua, seine drei WM-Titel wieder verloren hat, in vier Jahren nur zweimal im Ring. Nur mit seinen überzogenen Börsen-Forderungen wird er keinen dieser Big-Fights bekommen. Andy Ruiz Jr. möchte nur gegen die großen Namen im Schwergewicht boxen und seine Wunsch-Gegner sind Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua und natürlich…

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Building an Empire Part I

Okay, I know I said I didn't plan on writing anything new, but it seems that just by making the new images for Making

Amends the desire to try something new appeared. In reality, it's not that new because I'm not writing anything different from what I've written before and even the way the transformation occurs is derived from another story, albeit with some twists. And yes, as the title makes clear we are talking about a series, but I have no idea when the next part will be ready. Finally, this one is a little darker than my usual, so be warned. Hope you like it!

The Partner

Javier stared at the prison cell wall with hatred so deep in his eyes that it could burn a hole in the concrete in front of him. He had been very stupid to let himself get caught in something as stupid as tax evasion. The police had been looking for years for a reason to place him in that exact place without ever having come close to him engaging in any of the criminal activities that formed the basis of the small fortune acquired through his life of crime. At almost forty years of age he had acquired a reputation in the criminal underworld, several gangs and cartels hired his services with the guarantee of a quick and effective solution to any possible problem. An arrest would irreparably tarnish that reputation. And in his field, a man's reputation was his greatest asset, even more so when he had another reputation, that of an insatiable man-eater, who had only gotten away with his actions and the blatant homophobia in his midst due to his impeccable record. In fact, if a look could tear down a wall, Javier's cell would have been open to the outside world for a long time.

….

"Javier Ruiz, suspect in several cases of extortion, drug trafficking and possible involvement in homicides that have never been clarified. Raised by his maternal great-aunt Isabela Ruiz, his father was a member of a cartel killed in an exchange of gunfire with a rival gang before his birth and his heroin-addicted mother died with him in her arms at the age of 3 in the small apartment where they lived, where he would be found 4 days after the incident, dehydrated but still resisting.

Since he was a child, he was known for his enormous size, which earned him his nickname, Golias, Goliath, a name he adopted in the criminal underworld. We have had reports of his activities for more than two decades but without ever being able to link the nickname to the person. Until now.

Thanks to a rookie mistake we finally have him in custody, an opportunity. " Explained to the room a young dark haired cop.

"Indeed, he has precious information, but it seems no one in here is capable to get him to say anything." Police Lieutenant Patrick Walsh spoke in response, with a hard look at his subordinates.

"An opportunity we just missed. His bail was just paid, he's free." Interjected one of the police officers present, Sergeant Adams, a portly black man in his fifties.

"Shit, a completely wasted golden opportunity." Exclaimed the young dar haired and fresh out of the academy, Officer Anthony DiAngelo who was present there only because he was the lieutenant's wife's nephew.

"Maybe not. Sir, I have an idea." Said a strong blond man of about 35 years old with a rigid look and posture. And his idea made the lieutenant's eyes shine with excitement.

…

"Enjoying your freedom while you can Goliath?" asked the blonde detective in front of the police station when Javier was released.

"My name is Javier. And my taxes and bail have been paid, there's no need to bother me detective...?"

"Fischer. Michael Fischer. And I didn't want to bother you Golias, just warn you."

"Warn me, of what?"

"Unfortunately, it seems that the information that you spent the night at the police station has leaked . The rumor going around the city is that you handed over very important people to save your skin."

"Save me from what, a stupid accusation of tax evasion?"

"Ah, but they don't know that, do they?"

"Son of a bitch!"

"Goliath, this son of a bitch here is your best friend right now."

"I have no friends, let alone a pig like you. And if you think I'm going to fall for that stupid move and turn someone in, you're sorely mistaken."

"Well, I'm sure a lot of people have seen you talking to me in the last few minutes, friend." Detective Fischer concluded as he placed a card in Javier's pocket. While Javier, being in front of the police station, could not react the way he wanted and risk being arrested again.

"For when you realize the value of my friendship, Goliath."

…..

Javier was foaming at the mouth, with the money he had accumulated he knew he could live reasonably well in some forgotten third world country. Still, he needed to take Tia Isabel with him and that would be a big problem. How would he go out the country with an elderly illegal woman with the police and the city's biggest criminals on his tail?

"Fuck, fuck, fuck! You bastards." He shouted at the roof of the car as he headed to the comfortable apartment he had rented for the aunt who had raised him spend the last years of her life.

"Tia sabel, it's Javi, I'm sorry I didn't come to see you yesterday, I had an unforeseen event and we need to talk about... Tia? Tia?" Said Javier, touching the cold corpse of the woman who had created him and feeling a wave of pain, sadness and already the familiar hate and anger invade him."

"They're going to pay, they're going to pay...damn pigs." He said between tears, hugging his aunt's body. And so he continued for a long time. Until a strange buzzing sound caught his attention. Following the source of the sound he came across a shelf full of trinkets. The buzzing came from a small round golden box. He picked it up and felt it vibrate in his huge hand. Opening it he found a coin made of pure gold that when he picked it up dissolved in his hands, and just like that a whole new range of possibilities opened up to him and despite all the sadness of that moment he couldn't help but smile.

……

"Are you sure it's okay to you take care of Jamie, Will?"

"Yes, Mr. Fischer, you know I've been doing this for years."

"Still, I'd imagine you'd want to enjoy your last few days of spring break before returning to college."

"Ah, you know I've never had the most lively social life. And it's a pleasure to spend some time with him, it's like he's a little brother."

"Thank you very much Will, you know I see you as a nephew too. And I'm sorry again, but Lauren is on night shift at the hospital and this urgent appointment came up."

"Like I said, Mr. Fischer. No problem, it's a pleasure." Replied the twenty-year-old boy standing at the door of Detective Fischer's comfortable suburban home, with a smile on his face.

After giving his eight-year-old son a hug and apologizing for his absence, Michael got into his SUV and responded to the message from the unknown number but which belonged to a person he would probably know very well. He just couldn't imagine how much.

….

Michael Fischer was a tough man, with few smiles, shaped by the service to his country, he had served in Afghanistan and seen the horrors of war firsthand. Upon returning he enrolled in the police academy and at the age of 35 he was a detective in one of the busiest police stations in the large metropolis in which he lived. His reputation for being harsh had spread quickly among his colleagues and the criminal population, earning him admirers but also many enemies, even among his colleagues, as everyone knew that he could become ruthless in his endeavor for what he thought was fair.

For him there was no such thing as the spirit of the law, the law was the law and had to be followed, which did not prevent him from using its obscure margins, often bringing him closer to the behavior of the same subjects he sought with so much to penalize. Something that many of his detractors loved to use against him. Mainly old Sergeant Adams, a member of the union and activist for racial equality, who seemed to see some of the positions adopted by him as racist. Which wasn't true, because for him a criminal was a criminal, regardless of social class or color and they all deserved punishment and if Michael was the one to lead them to it, so much the better.

Anyone who knew Michael from work could never imagine that the rigid and tough guy was a loving father and husband, a helpful neighbor and an active member of the Lutheran church where he was loved by everyone and recognized for carrying out social works. The church was indeed a very important place for him, as it had been his home for years and was deeply related to why he acted so stoically.

Michael had been orphaned at a very young age and had known the reality of the streets, he himself had almost been one of the strays he hated so much if it hadn't been for the shelter of religion and maybe that was the reason he persecuted social misfits so much, the notion that he had almost been one of them. And if there was one thing he knew from the bottom of his heart, it was that he would do everything to make sure Jamie didn't have to go through the same thing.

It was this responsibility with his son, the result of his relationship with Lauren, the nurse who had taken care of him after the accident that ended his short military career, that he thought about while looking at the photo that served as the wallpaper on his cell phone, showing him and his son on a summer afternoon.

Michael sighed when he saw his son's face being covered by a message notification on his cell phone screen saying simply: Apartment 416. He knew it was imprudent of him to go alone and talk to Javier, but the criminal represented a great chance of incapacitate several of the city's gangs. An opportunity he couldn't pass up. Resigned, he got out of the car and entered the building, not knowing that the man who entered would be very different from the one who would leave.

….

The first thing Michael felt when entering the apartment was cold, the temperature inside was many degrees lower than expected, as if it were the height of winter. Adjusting his coat to his body, he observed the simple but comfortable living room with attentive eyes, but the room was completely empty. The second thing to hit his senses was the smell of flowers, so intense that it seemed as if he had entered a flower shop. Guided by that aroma, he arrived at one of the apartment's bedrooms and there he found Isabel Ruiz's corpse lying on a bed of flowers.

"Shit..." He exclaimed as he ran out of the room and grabbed his cell phone to call reinforcements, realizing what a mistake it was to go to that place alone. Javier Ruiz was a dangerous man and would certainly be distraught over the death of the only family figure he had ever known, even if he was a total psychopath as Michael was sure he actually was. Which only made things worse, only God knew what that kind of monster would do in that situation, although Michael was about to find out.

Upon returning to the previously empty room he found himself face to face with the man known as Goliath, and at that moment two things became clear to him. The first was that Javier's nickname was justified, sitting in an armchair that could barely contain all of his enormous muscles, he actually resembled the image of the biblical giant. And the second thing was that he had fucked everything up.

Staring at the gargantuan figure in front of him, Michael, without realizing it, let slip the thought that occupied his mind.

"Fuck!"

"Not yet." Was Javier's enigmatic response. As his serious face broke into a terrifying smile.

"Look, Javier, I'm sorry about your aunt, but I had nothing to do with..."

"Spare your words. There is nothing you can say that will change your destiny." Javier interrupted. While Michael faced him while realizing that there would in fact be no chance of dialogue. So Michael tried to take his pistol from his holster, only to realize that he was completely paralyzed. Which led him to be dominated by a feeling he hadn't felt in a long time: fear.

Noticing this, the giant stood up, with the maniacal smile back on his face.

"You're trapped in my net, detective. And because of your own choices. Isn't it curious? How do our choices seal our destinies? My parents' choices brought me to Tia Isabel. My choices led me to your police station and yours choices took her away from me, but they also gave me the opportunity to have everything I ever wanted, to take revenge on everyone who got in my way and finally occupy the place I deserve."

"What are you doing to me, you psychopath?"

"Shut up, I already said you don't need to talk, not yet." Javier replied, while a strip of golden metal closed Michael's mouth, making his eyes widen in surprise.

"Interesting, isn't it? Who would have thought that my poor aunt had in her hands the power to shape the universe at will and never used it. I wonder how many years this power was there on that shelf begging to be used while she resisted. If it weren't for the idiotic work from your team perhaps this power would never have reached me. So for that I am grateful to you... friend. No, no friend, I told you this before, we will never be friends, which doesn't stop us from being other things. " Javier whispered in Michael's ears, who in turn tried desperately to escape, only to realize that his feet were surrounded by the same metallic substance.

"Let's see what you have to offer, Detective." Javier added as the metallic substance liquefied and encompassed Michael's body.

"Interesting." Javier muttered as the substance solidified, forming what looked like a metal statue that vaguely resembled the naked image of the man inside it.

Earlier that day when Javier touched the coin, which was actually much more than that, a wave of information invaded his mind. That simple coin was in reality one of the most powerful artifacts known in the universe, a Reality Warper that transferred into the man's mind everything he needed to know. There were a few more models on our planet, one of the silver ones was even located in a city a few hundred miles away from where they were. But silver mattered little when you had gold. And Javier's gold would allow detective Michael Fischer to be reshaped in any way he wanted, from his personal history, through genetics to the deepest of thoughts. Know that gave Javier the greatest excitement of his life, which was manifested through the immense erection that almost burst his jeans and that would have been very visible to poor Michael if he hadn't been trapped inside his golden cocoon.

"Let's start." Javier said out loud as if Michael could hear him, while he placed his huge hand on the golden figure's chest, causing waves of energy to spread and its face to lose any defining features. At the same time, the figure's body increased in muscle, reacting to one of Goliath's great fetishes, men as big as himself, that he could subdue. and use.

While that transformation was taking place, Michael Fischer's mind and story opened up to Javier like a file that he could alter at will. He saw the orphanhood, the importance of the church, the desire to serve the country, the injury during his time serving abroad, the loving relationship with his wife and the concern for his son. But also the harsh and cruel treatment given to those he considered outcasts and the dubious selectivity with which he treated people of color, although he denied it even to himself. He also saw how the police officer prided himself on rectitude and incorruptibility and did not tolerate colleagues who did not act with the politeness, rectitude and severity that he expected from a police officer. Upon seeing all that, Javier smiled and started working.

He knew that what he was doing would not only alter the man trapped in the cocoon, but all of reality, including his own, and so he took care to create the reality that best benefited him. When he was satisfied with his work he secured another revenge, he will left the police officer consciousness last a few minutes after the work is completed and a completely different person takes that place.

Javier removed his hand from the figure's chest and watched the waves of energy spread through it, reconfiguring it into a very different form. After a few seconds he found himself in front of the image of an enormous man, of clearly Latin descent like his own, of approximately his age and size as large, if not larger.

The smile remained on his face as the golden coating dissolved and revealed the image of the man inside.

"Hello Detective Flores." Javier said, looking at the huge man still disoriented in front of him, but who quickly frowned and looked at him with irritation.

"Ruiz you son of..." Michael started to say only to hear his own deep voice and stop, as he didn't recognize it, just as he didn't recognize the weight of his own body or the hands at which he looked next.

"What did you do to me?"

"Don't worry Miguel, everything will make sense soon."

"Miguel? What?..." Michael began to say until he was invaded by a wave of memories that weren't his but were undoubtedly real.

He saw a Latino boy walking alone through the city streets, until he stopped in front of a church and sat down, only to be chased away by a blond pastor.

"This is no place for people like you!" Said the man.

A new memory, the boy, now around 13 years old, very tall but very thin, wandering down the street and being chased by older boys under the gaze of a police patrol who did nothing to help him.

The boy at 18 enlisting not because he had any patriotic desire within him, but because it was a way to get food and money.

The young man at 21 years old, very different from what he had been until then, now strong and muscular due to finally receiving an adequate diet and military training, not to mention the exorbitant use of anabolic steroids.

The same young man a few months later took advantage of an accident to injure himself and avoid being sent to a mission to the country. After having spent the last few years exchanging sexual favors with superiors to avoid more dangerous missions.

The young man being cared for by a young nurse for whom he pretended to be interested only to guarantee his livelihood. Then a visit of an acquaintance from his orphanage days who sold him the idea of ​​joining the police and acting as an informant in exchange for money.

The man looking at the son he had with the nurse with slightly interest. The intense sexual encounters with random men while he maintained the sham marriage because it guaranteed him a good image.

The man charging the same pastor who had kicked him off the church's sidewalk a monthly fee to ensure that criminals did not vandalize the property. Criminals he had hired himself.

The man being all smiles and jokes, to be seen as a man of warm and pleasant behavior, well-liked by those who didn't know what he was hiding and feared by those who saw what was beneath the facade that hid the selfishness and ambition within him. Climbing the career ladder in the police, demanding favors, blackmailing and cheating. Building an external image of a respectable family man while getting rich with bribes and providing information to his former acquaintance, with whom he had constant and animalistic sexual relations, with both constantly disputing who would dominate the other.

Michael initially observed those images with detachment because they were so foreign to the life he knew and the image he had of himself that there was no possibility of him associating himself with them.

However, he couldn't help but place himself little by little in the moonlight of that other man, in that other life, it was as if an immense force was pushing him in the direction of that life so foreign to him. Little by little he began to feel that boy's pain, loneliness and anger to the point where he was able to justify to himself some of the attitudes of the man he had become, no matter how alien and distant such attitudes were from his way of thinking.

"But were they really that distant?" He thought with the heat of burning anger in his chest, the bitterness of humiliation in his mouth, the joy of victory, of making others feel what it was like to be on the losing side and the pleasure, the immense pleasure in manipulating, conquering, dominating. ...

"No, no... what about Lauren?" A woman to be by his side, support him and meet his needs.

"No, he loved her!" Well, he loved what she had given him, and that was, in a way, a kind of love.

"No, no, no! And Jamie! Jamie!" When he thought of his son, Michael felt that expanding force slow its inexorable advance. But at that moment another thought took hold. It's obvious that he loved the boy, after all he was a continuation of himself and when the time came he would teach the kid everything he needed to do well in life and he would make sure that his son knew his rightful place, above all others. But until then he didn't have much to do for the kid, other than paying the minimum attention to him so that he felt happy until the moment he was ready. With the childhood he had himself, he knew how necessary this was. As well to maintain the appearance of a responsible family father. So if every now and then he had to take the kid to play ball or ride a bike in the park, it would be a small price to pay.

Even more so because those walks had been the perfect excuse for some of the most interesting encounters he had ever had. Last weekend for example, one of the boring afternoons he spent with the boy turned into a memorable day in which he fucked hard a twink in the park bathroom, while Jaime played ball with Will, the neighbors' unbearably annoying son.

It was after the memory of that pleasure start to vanish that a last memory came to his mind: the man kissing his business partner and occasional lover in a familiar living room. And the man's animalistic smile as he undressed in preparation for the usual contest of strength that would culminate in one of the two being brutally fucked by the other.

"Hello Goliath" Detective Miguel Flores said to his long-time partner in crime and in bed at the same time that Michael Fischer's last shred of consciousness disappeared within that corrupted mind.

.....

After the wild sex Miguel watched amazed the dancing golden metal ran through Javier's hand, unable to believe the other man's story. Neither of them seeming the least bit concerned about the fact that they had sex with a corpse in the next room.

"It's impossible for something like this to exist."

"Let me prove it to you then, I'm dying to expand the business, bring me one of your colleagues from the police station and I'll show you."

"It's very risky, Javier."

"You do not trust me."

"Of course not."

"Fine, then let's think of someone. As soon as you arrest some of the smaller members of the Maldonado and Deshaun gangs there will be a drop in the distribution of some places and so I will need people to take over. Let's start small. It would have to be someone whose change doesn't generate too many unforeseen ripples and who has access to potential consumers. A professor? No, perhaps a college student..."

Upon hearing that a wicked smile appeared on Miguel's face, only to be mirrored by the other man when he heard what the detective had to say.

[joj01234]

I read some of the other post regarding the issue and I'm kinda loss. Pls explain

It was a bad decision after I had a really bad couple of days. I took some real elements like the location and some of the people there and went from there. I knew Eva could just ask Ant about it if she wanted to and I knew the fans would believe it or want to fight with me about it. I just wanted the interactions.

ok! i hope you have a better week this week!!

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[joj01234]

Any one peep surfer girl's story? All I'm saying is glad they're sorta kinda going public with it

Edit: yes, thank you eva :p

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