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The Jumper #7

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“And what about the train driver? I’ve heard they never get over ‘jumpers’. It ruins their lives from then on, and that of their families.”

Frank didn’t want to listen to this. He wanted to squeeze such thoughts and realities out of his head. He felt compelled, though, to respond to this tacit attack on his macabre plans.

“They must all know the risks. They must realise that anyone could jump on the tracks anytime. It wouldn’t be their fault!”

“No, but they would never truly believe that. They would carry, or at least share some guilt”

Frank snorted angrily.

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