Confronted with candor and cold hard facts the beast relented. The beast offered apology. “I am sorry for my behavior.”
Our hero was taken aback.
Victory can happen. The persistent dagger is sometimes more potent than the sharpest sword.
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Thus ends the current installment of The Invisible Battle.
The Joseph Richards Show 
I think your on to something. Stay Strong and Hopeful, Animal Man.
Ha! Thanks!