My Brother's Keeper

I found this story by ed_bruce via the Random key. If you're reading this Ed, I just wanted to say I think you really captured the tragedy and waste of alcoholism. The only thing I can think of to improve this story is to get rid of this sentence: "I close my eyes and think of better days". There's nothing wrong with it, per se, it just seemed a bit clumsy and I don't think you need to lead into the flashback. The story will make sense without it.

I don't know if you're writing from personal experience but it certainly read that way.

Other Talers, if you haven't already read this, go and have a look (if you like).