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“As intellectually playful as the best of Thomas Pynchon and as sardonically warm as the best of Kurt Vonnegut, The Heap is both a hilarious send-up of life under late capitalism and a moving exploration of the peculiar loneliness of the early 21st century. A masterful and humane gem of a...

Marshal Jack Branson rides into Pueblo, hot on the trail of Caleb Risley and his gang. Risley's gang has kidnapped a wealthy businessman's daughter, Sally, and Branson's job is to bring her back alive. Risley's men lay traps to stop Branson on his ride from Pueblo to Cherry Creek. When Branson finds an ally in Cherry Creek, the two men form a united front, arriving at Risley's hideout and planning a surprise night attack. The only thoughts in Branson's mind are getting Sally safely home, and taking down Risley and his gang of thugs forever.

Michael is stressed about people self-inviting themselves to his wedding events and doesn’t want to cave into other people’s needs. He and his fiancé already has a set plan for the wedding, but adding unexpected guests would go against their plan. The main message of this story is that “They aren't invited. Stop caring". And “Forget it. Forget them. There’s always going to be haters”. This is a fiction short listen and does not substitute legal advice.