Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

This is a lot of story in just fifty words. Sometimes dreams are a way of living a full life when, in reality, the one you love is there no more. I'm glad you won the contest as yours was one of the best few in the group.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thank you, Carol! I truly appreciate your feedback and kind words!
Xo
Jessica

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Good work. I think you did it!
Beginning, middle, and conclusion in fifty words.
You don't need the comma in your first paragraph.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thank you, Wayne! I appreciate your feedback and catch- I've made the edit. Thanks again! :)
Xo
Jessica

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Congratulations on your well deserved first place contest win. Your story is only fifty well chosen words that provide a vivid picture that allows the reader to envision a personal romantic moment. Sorry it was only a dream.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your feedback and kind words!
Xo:)
Jessica

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

CONGRATULATIONS On your 1st place win, Jessica.
You did an awesome job with your entry. Your few
words as required told of a happier time for Julia.
I liked the idea of the memories the photo created
and how you let readers decide what happened.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Thank you so much, Jan! I appreciate your feedback and congratulations! :) :)
Xo Jess

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this writing prompt with us. I enjoyed reading. I thought I was a fan of yours but this didn't come into my PM box. I wonder why. I will check that out. Great write.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Thank you so much, Barbara! That means a lot to me, especially coming from you! This was an entry for a contest, which was blind- I think that's probably why you weren't notified. Thank you again for the feedback and compliment!:)
Xo Jess

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This fifty-word story, Thieving Sound, has the proper word count and notes the pleasant reunions that are often times interrupted by the noises of reality.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Thanks, Bill! I appreciate your insightful review.
XoJessica

Comment from Debi Pick Marquette

Exceptional

Shame on you dear mystery author as you started my day with a few tears, but at the same time you were breaking my heart, you were also entertaining it with this well written flash story... Awesome job and beautifully creative. I bet your mother is very proud of you. You so deserve my special six!

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Ahhh thank you so much, my friend! You made me smile BIG with this one! Appreciate you! Xoxoxox
Jess

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

This is a good entry for the 50 word flash story contest.
It allows the reader to fall into the loving gaze of two people in love - only to have that vision change to a sad woman who has lost her loved one and be awoken from her dream of remembering. Nicely done and best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

Thank you!
:)

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Very good entry for the flash contest with a nice reveal at the end, even though the r story itself is a sad one. Well written. Sending you best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 25-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Thank you so much, Wendy!

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Hmm, that was a nice dream sequence. The picture of the clock sort of gave it away too soon, but the writing and the emotion of loss will appeal to many of the voting members.


Good luck.

 Comment Written 25-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

Much appreciated!