Unknowns
A man finds a bag full of eternal questions.22 total reviews
Comment from Child of the King
Congrats! I can see why this is a winner. So entertaining and fun to read. What an imaginative story to create like you did with such skill. Kudos
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2013
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Congrats! I can see why this is a winner. So entertaining and fun to read. What an imaginative story to create like you did with such skill. Kudos
Comment Written 10-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2013
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Appreciate the kind words and, of course, the rating. Good luck in your own writing.
Comment from djsaxon
Totally original, and thought provoking. Amelia is beautifully charcterised, as is Harold Murphy. A fascinating litany of the 'unknowns'that covers a lot of territoryin the space of a potent and economic write. well done. Cheers - DJ
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2013
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Totally original, and thought provoking. Amelia is beautifully charcterised, as is Harold Murphy. A fascinating litany of the 'unknowns'that covers a lot of territoryin the space of a potent and economic write. well done. Cheers - DJ
Comment Written 10-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2013
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Thank you very much. I'm happy you found the story entertaining.
Comment from AnonymousWisdom
who joined the unknowns two years after me.
You forgot to capitalize "Unknowns" here.
Wow! I love history, so I enjoyed this story very much...made me want to do some research, because while some of the names were familiar, some weren't. This was a truly inspired story...great job and congrats on your contest win! :)
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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who joined the unknowns two years after me.
You forgot to capitalize "Unknowns" here.
Wow! I love history, so I enjoyed this story very much...made me want to do some research, because while some of the names were familiar, some weren't. This was a truly inspired story...great job and congrats on your contest win! :)
Comment Written 09-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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Good eye and thank you for the stars. I'm a history nut, so it was fun to write. I am surprised the story was so well received. Thank you,again.
Comment from BeasPeas
Congratulations on winning the contest. I enjoyed reading your story so much--and what an original idea. Such fun. Loved the ending regarding D.B. Cooper, one of those "unknowns" cropping up periodically in sightings.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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Congratulations on winning the contest. I enjoyed reading your story so much--and what an original idea. Such fun. Loved the ending regarding D.B. Cooper, one of those "unknowns" cropping up periodically in sightings.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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So glad you enjoyed the story. Appreciate the kind words, especially about the periodic sightings. I thought that touch was very important in making the story work for readers.
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So glad you enjoyed the story. Appreciate the kind words, especially about the periodic sightings. I thought that touch was very important in making the story work for readers.
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 09-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much ... surprisingly overwhelmed because I wasn't totally happy with my effort. Very satisfied so many readers appreciated the story. Again, thank you, everyone.
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
Howard 11, an engrossing story of historical characters treated in your fantasy.
You've challenged us the readers with a range of history. Amelia Earhart was not so ancient but within my memory. I'm vague about her destiny because I was still a kid.
I read an heard a little about atlantix across the eyars, but know little.
But your opening with the brown bg in the two-lane expressway is intriguig.
That the small woman grew when being freed from the bag seems not so far fetched. Of couse in fantasy many ilogical things can happen. It seems you've intrduced a few. I think you was competing weell for the contest prize.
Don
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Howard 11, an engrossing story of historical characters treated in your fantasy.
You've challenged us the readers with a range of history. Amelia Earhart was not so ancient but within my memory. I'm vague about her destiny because I was still a kid.
I read an heard a little about atlantix across the eyars, but know little.
But your opening with the brown bg in the two-lane expressway is intriguig.
That the small woman grew when being freed from the bag seems not so far fetched. Of couse in fantasy many ilogical things can happen. It seems you've intrduced a few. I think you was competing weell for the contest prize.
Don
Comment Written 03-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from fluffnstuff
Oh so nice to read something without getting caught up in spekling errors and lack of grammar and punctuation! That deserves a six in itself. Also really enjoy the story and great imagination you have. Great job in this ladies opinion. fluff
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Oh so nice to read something without getting caught up in spekling errors and lack of grammar and punctuation! That deserves a six in itself. Also really enjoy the story and great imagination you have. Great job in this ladies opinion. fluff
Comment Written 03-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Madam, thank for your kind words. Glad it was easy reading for you.
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here i am griping about how writers don't proofread and i saw that i spelled the word the word spelling wrong......SSOOOO MMMMEEEEE! lol
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I thought you did it on purpose for emphasis. Oh well...
Comment from josieg521
Excellent story! I enjoyed every word. Very well written and the story set-up was excellent. Were some of the Unknowns made up or are these all real people who have disappeared? I don't recognize some of the names. Great job.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Excellent story! I enjoyed every word. Very well written and the story set-up was excellent. Were some of the Unknowns made up or are these all real people who have disappeared? I don't recognize some of the names. Great job.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Thank you for enjoying. It is amazing how many people are on the famous lost list I found on the Internet. All real. Thank you, again.
Comment from samandlancelot
Howard,
Very entertaining take on the trash-bag find prompt. It's the best I've read so far. As soon as you revealed Amelia as the female in the bag, I was hooked and couldn't wait to read more.
Sure makes you not want to check out any moving trash bags. Well done!
Patricia
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Howard,
Very entertaining take on the trash-bag find prompt. It's the best I've read so far. As soon as you revealed Amelia as the female in the bag, I was hooked and couldn't wait to read more.
Sure makes you not want to check out any moving trash bags. Well done!
Patricia
Comment Written 03-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Happy you enjoyed the story. Thank you.
Comment from Beccavh
This is an unusual story to say the least, but you've managed to write it in such a way that it is easy to maintain the suspension of belief. Well written, flows well. However, I would have liked to seen a little more description in the "dialogue" section. Although the dialogue is well written and believable, I feel a lack of something in a section that long of nothing but dialogue. The twist at the end is very well done.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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This is an unusual story to say the least, but you've managed to write it in such a way that it is easy to maintain the suspension of belief. Well written, flows well. However, I would have liked to seen a little more description in the "dialogue" section. Although the dialogue is well written and believable, I feel a lack of something in a section that long of nothing but dialogue. The twist at the end is very well done.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2013
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Thank you. What I thought was a nifty idea became a bear to put on paper.
