Terpin by Tor Seidler

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When his well-intentioned lie appears to have contributed to a man's suicide, Terpin's resolve to never again act or speak, except by the truth in his heart, has far-reaching consequences.

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I really liked this story about the unknown ramifications of not quite telling the truth in order to make someone feel better. "The truth, he learned, was an unwelcome guest. It was obnoxious, ill-mannered; no one much cared for its company."

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