Grandpa's Magical Gift
Sometimes providence needs a little help...39 total reviews
Comment from juliaSjames
Too cute for words, Yvette. You're such a wonderful writer. Setting, plot, characters, conflict, resolution all in the requisite 80 words.
Delightful upbeat snippet of life.
Best of luck in the contest.
Stay safe healthy and creative
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Too cute for words, Yvette. You're such a wonderful writer. Setting, plot, characters, conflict, resolution all in the requisite 80 words.
Delightful upbeat snippet of life.
Best of luck in the contest.
Stay safe healthy and creative
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Well, you've got me blushing and smiling like a little kid, Julia - Thanx so much for this awesome review, my lady!! ;) :) :) You know, eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bill Schott
This eighty-word flash fiction story, Grandma's Magical Gift, has the required word count and finds the son fulfilling a promise that his mom had made. Sweet and truly magical moment.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This eighty-word flash fiction story, Grandma's Magical Gift, has the required word count and finds the son fulfilling a promise that his mom had made. Sweet and truly magical moment.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Just trying to keep the smiles going out there, Bill!! ;) :) Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Enjoyed your story as fun and clever. Particularly the ending that the father fulfills both his dad's last wishes and delighting the daughter who knew exactly what grandpa meant in his will. Grandpa and the daughter must have had a special bond.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Enjoyed your story as fun and clever. Particularly the ending that the father fulfills both his dad's last wishes and delighting the daughter who knew exactly what grandpa meant in his will. Grandpa and the daughter must have had a special bond.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanx so much for stopping in, Mary -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from robyn corum
Yvette,
You know I always enjoy your work immensely. These two short pieces show off your talent to great advantage. Though I love FF, it's hard to me to come up with these tiny ones. My hat is off!
Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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Yvette,
You know I always enjoy your work immensely. These two short pieces show off your talent to great advantage. Though I love FF, it's hard to me to come up with these tiny ones. My hat is off!
Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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You do know how to give a girl a boost on a Monday morning -- thank you for that!! ;) I usually have to play the 'cutting' game and make sure not to 'cut' something important to get it down to the word count- lol! ;) Yvette
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Apparently Grandpa was a dreamer and didn't have much left to give anyone after he died. However, he did have a 'magical' heart and mind. That is evident in his gift to Katy. He and Katy shared a special bond that he honored after his death. Katy's mom was probably expecting and big inheritance. She found out that wasn't the way it would be.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Apparently Grandpa was a dreamer and didn't have much left to give anyone after he died. However, he did have a 'magical' heart and mind. That is evident in his gift to Katy. He and Katy shared a special bond that he honored after his death. Katy's mom was probably expecting and big inheritance. She found out that wasn't the way it would be.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanx so much for stopping in, Jan -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This skillfully-composed little story creates suspense at the get-go--then resolves the situation through the innocent joy of the little rabbit-loving child. That smirk on Dad's face speaks loudly too!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This skillfully-composed little story creates suspense at the get-go--then resolves the situation through the innocent joy of the little rabbit-loving child. That smirk on Dad's face speaks loudly too!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanx so much for such a wonderful review on this shortie, Janice -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sally Law
My treasure trove of stuffed animals and dolls made me feel rich as a child. Wealth is mostly perceived. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the contest,
Sal XOs...
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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My treasure trove of stuffed animals and dolls made me feel rich as a child. Wealth is mostly perceived. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the contest,
Sal XOs...
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thanx so much for stopping in, Lady Sal -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
What an innovative story of a wonderful Grandpa who didn't just love his granddaughter but knew her well enough to know she'd be expecting whatever he had promised and kept it. LOL
Ralf
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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What an innovative story of a wonderful Grandpa who didn't just love his granddaughter but knew her well enough to know she'd be expecting whatever he had promised and kept it. LOL
Ralf
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Gotta keep the smiles going out there, ya know?! ;) :) Thanx so much for stopping in, Ralf -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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Gotta keep the smiles going out there, ya know?! ;) :) Thanx so much for stopping in, Ralf -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Alchera
"She scooped it into a hug." Just like Grandpa promised! "
Katy's mom eyed her husband, Charles ... who simply smirked."
Beautiful conclusion of this 80 words flash fiction contest entry that the little girl Katy accepts with joy as a promise from her deceased grandfather.
She opens the expensive trunk, coveted by all those present, and a bunny comes out that her grandfather had promised his granddaughter Katty that she embraces with immense love in front of the amazement of all those present who aspired to this inheritance. How beautiful is the innocence of the pure soul of children! in front of the simple joyful events that adults will never understand the experience. The Child is the father of man / Wordsworth)
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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"She scooped it into a hug." Just like Grandpa promised! "
Katy's mom eyed her husband, Charles ... who simply smirked."
Beautiful conclusion of this 80 words flash fiction contest entry that the little girl Katy accepts with joy as a promise from her deceased grandfather.
She opens the expensive trunk, coveted by all those present, and a bunny comes out that her grandfather had promised his granddaughter Katty that she embraces with immense love in front of the amazement of all those present who aspired to this inheritance. How beautiful is the innocence of the pure soul of children! in front of the simple joyful events that adults will never understand the experience. The Child is the father of man / Wordsworth)
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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What a beautiful quote, Tony -- and so very true!! ;) Thanx so much for stopping in, sir -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed this shortie! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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What a beautiful quote, Tony -- and so very true!! ;) Thanx so much for stopping in, sir -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed this shortie! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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Blessings! Yvette!
Comment from aryr
Good luck in the contest Yvette. This was great, it was awesome and the last sentence was priceless. I guess Charles knew some of the will and wanted it to be a wonderful surprise for Katy. Well done.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Good luck in the contest Yvette. This was great, it was awesome and the last sentence was priceless. I guess Charles knew some of the will and wanted it to be a wonderful surprise for Katy. Well done.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Trying to keep the smiles going out there, ya know?! ;) :) Thanx so much for stopping in, Alie -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
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Trying to keep the smiles going out there, ya know?! ;) :) Thanx so much for stopping in, Alie -- Eighty words aren't much, and I worry on these short ones that I might miss points 'in my head' and forget to 'spell them out' for the reader... so glad you really enjoyed! ;) Take care! ;) Yvette