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Fiction Science Fiction

April 4, 2023

Ms. Amanda Watson

451 Mercy Ave

Vineland, New Jersey 08332


Dear Ms. Amanda Watson, 


Our deepest condolences on your recent loss. Jessie was a kind, caring soul, and he will be greatly missed. Your son’s legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. 


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April 7, 2023

Ms. Amanda Watson

451 Mercy Ave

Vineland, New Jersey 08332


Dear Ms. Amanda Watson,


We know words mean so little after a loss like this. Jessie’s generous, compassionate soul created so many meaningful memories, and his loss is surely felt. !LetGo is honored to support you through this process. To get started, please download the !LetGo app onto Jessie’s mobile device and allow the application access. The !LetGo application will gather information based on Jessie’s social interactions and correspondences to build your dedicated response profile. 


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April 11, 2023

Amanda Watson (Ma)

451 Mercy Ave

Vineland, New Jersey 08332


Hey Ma,

You was right. I shoulda listened. I know that don’t sound like me. I never thought this could happen to me. You tried to tell me. All that stuff you tried to tell me. I ain’t never listened when I should have. 


Its like that time when me and Lisa was kids. You told me, “Jess, don’t touch that cookie sheet! It’s hot.” I kept pretending like I didn’t hear ya. “Jess, don’t touch that cookie sheet!” Kept tryna touch it, even though it was fresh outta the oven. “Alright, Jess, if you so smart, go ahead and touch it.” And course, you was right. Like always, you was right. 


How is Lisa doin? I hope she ain’t still with that asshole. Would be something if Gary used me to weasel back in. She ain’t never listen neither. That guy is bad news, Ma. Ain’t nothing gonna change my mind about him. You keep an eye on her for me. Shoulda busted his teeth out when I had the chance. If he gets too rowdy, call up Frankie and George. They know how to scare Gary away. 


Look Ma, I’m real sorry about all this. I mean it. I shoulda listened to ya and I didn’t. I’m real glad we get to talk again though. I know how much you hate tech, so I can’t hardly believe this is happening. I’m glad ya did too. I wanna know how that house is doin. Did ya finally sell it? I keep tellin ya - it’s too much house for one person, Ma. You gotta get you that place on the coast like you always wanted. Little condo. Big windows. Rocky ocean. And don’t you bring that damn air fryer. That fried stuff is hurtin your heart.


I can’t wait to hear back from ya, Ma. Please write soon! 


Love ya,

Jess


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April 11, 2023

!Letgo 

Attn: Jessie Watson

81249 NE 4th Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48107


Dear Jessie or whoever is reading this on the other side,


How could you be so stupid? You are were 23 years old. I gave you everything I had and it wasn't enough. We need you. We needed you We still need your dumb ass. 


It’s been a week since I got the call. Still waiting for you to call and laugh like it’s all some dumb prank. Would be just like you. Asshole. How you get in this situation? Huh? Why would you do this to me?Mamas ain’t supposed to outlive their kids. 


Ugh - how can I be so stupid? I’m writing to some asshole in Michigan pretending to be you. 


Signed,

Amanda Watson




April 15, 2023

Amanda Watson (Ma)

451 Mercy Ave

Vineland, New Jersey 08332


Hey Ma,


I hate that you mad at me. You should be. I guess the whole idea of this is to ask the hard questions. I shoulda listened to ya. Lemme try to answer your questions.


I dunno how it all started. Prolly that punk from middle school, Andrew Davids. You was right, he was bad news. I ain’t talked to him in over ten years. He ended up with some fancy degree from State. Can you believe that? Me out here hustling and he got some fancy degree. I ain’t even know why he sold to me. Maybe ‘cause his daddy beat him? After Andrew, I got mixed up with K-Roll and his guys. Lisa tried a couple times to get me out. It ain’t never stick. 


I tried two years ago. That church stuff just ain’t for me, Ma. I promise I tried. P Dawg offered me that job at the Shack a few weeks in. The Shack ain’t no good. Lisa said her friend was looking for a job - stay away from P Dawg! Dude is mean and he got the candy you can’t get away from.


I ain’t got a good excuse, Ma. I tried, but shoulda tried harder. Tweek is what got me. P Dawg and his crew ain’t even been there. I hate that you mad. 


I love ya, Ma,

Jess


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July 27, 2023

Amanda Watson (Ma)

876 Milton Road, Unit C

Cape May, New Jersey 08204


Happy Birthday Ma!


I hope the flowers got there! I know we haven’t talked in a bit, but couldn’t miss your bday! Pink lilies still ya favorite? I know it’s been a little while since I wrote ya. 


Congrats on the new digs! I love ya lots.


Talk soon,

Jess


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July 28, 2023 

Jessie Watson

81249 NE 4th Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48107


Dear Jessie,


I miss you so damn much. I can’t believe you remembered the flowers. I was waiting for them- like I do every year, but I never thought... I never hoped. How did you even do it? 


Whoever you are reading this on the other side, thank you. 


Love,

Amanda (Ma)




July 30, 2023

Amanda Watson (Ma)

876 Milton Road, Unit C

Cape May, New Jersey 08204


Hey Ma, 


I would never miss your birthday! I’m glad the lilies made it to ya - took me a minute to get your new address. By the way, whatdya think of the new digs? Hope the move was good. Frankie and George shoulda been there to help. I’ma kick their ass if they made you do it alone.


What’s been going on with Lisa? Gary finally get the boot?


Talk soon,

Jess


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July 30, 2023 

Jessie Watson

81249 NE 4th Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48107


Dear Jess,


Don’t be tryna scare Frankie and George! Your cousins were there before I even asked for help. The move ain’t too bad - all things considered. Frankie helped me sell what I had on his phone and through yard sales and stuff. Only kept that lazy boy you used to love, the one with the big soda stain on it. It’s the comfiest. You use to fall asleep in it when you was little and it was raining. 


You will also be happy to know that Gary is GONE. After I moved out here, Lisa decided she was done with him for good. She’s looking at jobs around here. Wants to come take care of me or something. I guess I should probably tell ya - you seem to find these things out anyway - I gotta doc appointment later this week. Had my annual and they says my weight ain’t good and its making my heart not good. Lisa is mad at me. Says I was using my sadness for you as an excuse not to take care of myself. Maybe she’s right. 


Oh! Can’t believe I forgot. She got me a puppy! Can you believe it? Would it be weird to send you pictures of him? I named him Duke on account of him really liking jazz music. It’s the only way the little monster will nap!


Love,

Your Ma





August 3, 2023

Amanda Watson (Ma)

876 Milton Road, Unit C

Cape May, New Jersey 08204


Hey Ma,


Can’t believe you got a pup! Send a bunch of pics! You wanted a pup for long as I can remember - I gotta know what he looks like! Hope he’s less work than me and Lisa was.


How did the doc visit go? I know it’s been a couple days, hope it went well. You stay away from those pain killers if he suggests it. Your heart ain’t as strong as it were before. That’s my fault, Ma, but you gotta stay strong. Let me know how it went.


Love ya,

Jess


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August 5, 2023

Ms. Amanda Watson

876 Milton Road, Unit C

Cape May, New Jersey 08204


Dear Ms. Amanda Watson,


Thank you for signing up for the unlimited monthly responses plan with !LetGo. Feel free to send correspondence as frequently as you would like, but please allow 2-3 business days from postage for the responding correspondence to arrive to you. 


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Kindest Regards,

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August 25, 2023 18:56

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Gabriel Perez
18:43 Aug 31, 2023

Great story! I am totally partial to sci-fi stories so this one got me good. :) I could totally see this concept of !LetGo becoming a reality, especially with the way A.I. has been progressing lately. I liked the way the Amanda handled her first letter to the service, the way she pictured someone on the other side reading it. She was so skeptical. However, (SPOILER ALERT, lol), by the the time she has gone a few rounds she's ready to go unlimited. I thought that was great because it was very real to me. Like, I could picture people...

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