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Summary

Joe, once part of a close-knit team, embarks on a quest for lost love after a series of events led by the "Monster of the Month Club" leaves him alone and adrift.

Abstract

Joe was once a member of a tight-knit team, sharing camaraderie and love with his peers, particularly Sandy, who was very close to him. The team's dynamic changed with the introduction of the "Monster of the Month Club," an idea proposed by Sandy that initially seemed laughable to Joe but turned out to be a success. The club promised new romantic adventures each month, with Sonya being the highlight for Joe. However, this peak was followed by a drastic low as Joe found himself separated from his friends and love, eventually meeting Jake, the club's creator, who was living a life of luxury and pleasure at Joe's expense. This encounter leads Joe and Jake to wander together in search of the love they've lost.

Opinions

  • The author conveys a sense of regret and loss over the disbandment of Joe's original team, emphasizing the value of friendship and shared experiences.
  • There is a hint of irony in how Sandy's well-intentioned idea, initially mocked by Joe, became a source of joy and later sorrow for him.
  • The narrative suggests a critical view of the "Monster of the Month Club," portraying it as a superficial endeavor that ultimately leads to Joe's emotional distress.
  • Jake, the club's creator, is depicted as hedonistic and indifferent to the emotional consequences his business has on others like Joe.
  • The story implies that the pursuit of love should not come at the cost of friendships and genuine connections, as seen in Joe's journey from a life filled with companionship to one of isolation.
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Teaser

Joe Wanders Endlessly On A Quest For Lost Love

The Monster of the Month Club Failed Him…

He was once part of a Team. Others he worked, lived and loved with. They were his brothers and sisters and most importantly — they were his friends. Sandy was the closest to Joe, knowing his hopes, dreams and secrets. Yet in the end, even she failed him.

Sandy originally suggested “The Monster of the Month Club” to Joe and the Team. He felt bad for making fun of her and the idea, because she truly cared about every one of them and their happiness. On top of that, it turned out to be a great idea.

The Team would travel the world in quests for new and better love partners. And every month they spent in the club, was better than the previous month. Meeting Sonya was the best, but sadly, it was also the last time he ever spent with Sandy and the Team.

He was lost, he was forgotten, and in the end, flushed out to sea. In a turn of “There must be a God” event, he came across Jake, the creator, owner and CEO of The Monster of the Month Club. He found him vacationing, off on a beach, surrounded by women, wine, fun and sun.

Jake was living it up and loving life because of his creation. While Joe was alone, scared, loveless, and even worse, friendless. All because of this cash cow that was enjoying everything Joe was not, and at his expense! This was wrong!

Waiting until the fun, sun and drinks tired Jake and the woman out to make his move, Joe was so excited; he couldn’t help but ink himself. It wasn’t easy and oh my God, was it painful, but he needed Jake to know exactly how his last experience with love ended.

Now, the two of them, wander endlessly on their quest for lost love . . .

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