Casey In The Mouse Trap
my friend to the end20 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Great story. Very well told. Nicely written, too. (smiley face here)
I didn't know the story of his name (Casey).
And thank you for including the tune!
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Great story. Very well told. Nicely written, too. (smiley face here)
I didn't know the story of his name (Casey).
And thank you for including the tune!
Best wishes.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much. I appreciate this as you are a Master Writer!
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Hardly.
And if I show this compliment to my wife.....
(smiley face here)
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You are an award winning writer, which should make you very proud and your wife, very pleased.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I assumne this story isn't about you niographically but it hit home with me for my dad was an Engineer on the Pennsylvania R.R. Died a horrific death when he bumoed a car down grade in the yard and the brake and ladder fell beneath the car cutting dad in half.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I assumne this story isn't about you niographically but it hit home with me for my dad was an Engineer on the Pennsylvania R.R. Died a horrific death when he bumoed a car down grade in the yard and the brake and ladder fell beneath the car cutting dad in half.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I'm so sorry for that heartbreaking memory. I hope you'll forgive me if it caused you to relive this incident.
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No problem ir need forgiveness
Be well
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Thank you for your words and understanding.
Comment from gramalot8
Very good storyline. It was very believable about Casey and Sam. It was easy to feel we were right there on that train ride with them. And so brave... or maybe a little stupid (lol) of Casey to go atop that train.
Glad it all turned out good in the end. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Very good storyline. It was very believable about Casey and Sam. It was easy to feel we were right there on that train ride with them. And so brave... or maybe a little stupid (lol) of Casey to go atop that train.
Glad it all turned out good in the end. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I appreciate your kind words very much!
Comment from Wendyanne
I just realised that I used to watch Casey Jones on tv in the sixties. You have written his story very well in this fictional story which has factual information in it too. Well done.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I just realised that I used to watch Casey Jones on tv in the sixties. You have written his story very well in this fictional story which has factual information in it too. Well done.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much! In my vast DVD collection, I have the entire "Casey Jones" show, the one with real-life adventures. There was also a kiddie show with that name.
Comment from lancellot
Interesting story. I'm not sure if these two men were brave or stupid. They didn't seem to care much about their passengers' safety or the train we were told meant a lot to them. What I mean, what we are told doesn't match what we are shown. But it is an engaging tale. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Interesting story. I'm not sure if these two men were brave or stupid. They didn't seem to care much about their passengers' safety or the train we were told meant a lot to them. What I mean, what we are told doesn't match what we are shown. But it is an engaging tale. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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Thank you for reading. Casey Jones, the real man, was both brave and foolhardy.
Comment from créateur d'histoire
This was really powerful. It nearly made me cry. You had rich characters and imagery. I particularly loved your alliteration of " perlocacting powerhouses". Excellent work1 and good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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This was really powerful. It nearly made me cry. You had rich characters and imagery. I particularly loved your alliteration of " perlocacting powerhouses". Excellent work1 and good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023
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I hate to make anyone cry but I am thankful tht you were emotionally affected by this.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What an amazing story about this engineer, Casey, told in this very entertaining style by his close friend and narrator and completed with this fun video. I'm still enthralled by the drama in that tunnel and the courage and dedication shown by Casey to get the train through it. How apt for the brief of this contest, The Dark! I think this is a very original and strong entry and I wish you all the best, Jim! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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What an amazing story about this engineer, Casey, told in this very entertaining style by his close friend and narrator and completed with this fun video. I'm still enthralled by the drama in that tunnel and the courage and dedication shown by Casey to get the train through it. How apt for the brief of this contest, The Dark! I think this is a very original and strong entry and I wish you all the best, Jim! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you! I generally start with a song or theme going through my mind, then sit down to write. I was very surprised how easy this one was! Writing is what I love doing best, even if I never get a win!
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Well good luck! I like it. It's very memorable which is what it's all about for contests, I think (says one usually languishing at the bottom:( )
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Your words mean a lot to me!
Comment from JPGeo
This is excellent fiction with a historical backstory. I enjoyed reading it very much and loved the surrounding research you gave us. Really nice effort and a great FanStory post.
Cheers,
John
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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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This is excellent fiction with a historical backstory. I enjoyed reading it very much and loved the surrounding research you gave us. Really nice effort and a great FanStory post.
Cheers,
John
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Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
Comment from RodG
This is an exciting adventure with the legendary Casey the Engineer. You portray him vividly as brave and resourceful. I also really like your narrator whose loyalty is unparalleled. I especially like your description of the old engine he helmed to break the record. this rusty coffee pot . Your vivid description, characterization, and dialog warrant six stars.
Rod
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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This is an exciting adventure with the legendary Casey the Engineer. You portray him vividly as brave and resourceful. I also really like your narrator whose loyalty is unparalleled. I especially like your description of the old engine he helmed to break the record. this rusty coffee pot . Your vivid description, characterization, and dialog warrant six stars.
Rod
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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I'm very grateful for your kind words!
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is excellent story for the challenge. I was climbing to every word and description, as I read. Your presentation is very good. You use colorful imagery that readers will enjoy, just as I did.
Best wishes,
Alex
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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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This is excellent story for the challenge. I was climbing to every word and description, as I read. Your presentation is very good. You use colorful imagery that readers will enjoy, just as I did.
Best wishes,
Alex
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Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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A classy lady or poetry and prose such as you brings me true honor!
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I just realized. My affliction with my left hand made a typo. I meant you were "A classy lady OF poetry and prose."
