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Willie A. Bradford, known as Will Bradford, is a soulful writer and devoted dog dad, crafting tales of love, loss, and resilience from the depths of his heart. His inspiration stems from an irreplaceable bond with his nearly sixteen-year-old Deer Head Chihuahua, Braxton Barks Bradford (B III), gone too soon, and his adopted Chihuahua mix, Virgil Vivi Bradford (2-V). Named after Dante’s guide through Hell and the dark mage from Final Fantasy IX, these companions shape his journey. A pop culture enthusiast, Will draws from films, games, and manuscripts, infusing his work with unique flair—soon to include sensual poetry. Through “Will’s Writings, Witticisms, and Wisdom” on Substack, he navigates chaos to uncover truth, seeking fictional father ...more

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Natural Desires (Call Her Mommy)

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“Light up the darkness.”
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“We read to know we're not alone.”
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“I have drunken deep of joy,
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“There is no sinner like a young saint.”
― Aphra Behn

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“As soon as one promises not to do something, it becomes the one thing above all others that one most wishes to do.”
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