Tiny Tales of Terror
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "A Solemn Oath"Multi-authored book of flash/micro horror fiction
56 total reviews
Comment from Ekim777
I love a bit of horror, not the blood and guts kind; something more subtle. What could be worse than suffocating inside a sarcophagus? It is like returning to the mysteries of the womb, the hard way. Where is the horror? It is our cruel loss of communication with humanity. I smell the shades of Poe in this piece. He was always burying some form of life somewhere. We are left wondering. Is there really life after death.
-Ekim777
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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I love a bit of horror, not the blood and guts kind; something more subtle. What could be worse than suffocating inside a sarcophagus? It is like returning to the mysteries of the womb, the hard way. Where is the horror? It is our cruel loss of communication with humanity. I smell the shades of Poe in this piece. He was always burying some form of life somewhere. We are left wondering. Is there really life after death.
-Ekim777
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Yes, Poe was a frequent visitor to this rather ghastly form of retribution, Mike. The Tell Tale heart, The Tomb of Ligea, and The Black Cat, just to name a few. It's quite humbling to have something I've written compared to the master of the Macabre and his fine work. Thanks for that, as well as for taking the time to comment on my own story. It is appreciated.
:}~ Anon for Now
Comment from Halfree
Well if one wants horror you have filled the bill. Think the photo's are the key to this horror...without the photo's it is pretty much run of the mill stuff. Burial thing...kinda like something written by Poe. Anyway, you made your point,earned the 5.
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Well if one wants horror you have filled the bill. Think the photo's are the key to this horror...without the photo's it is pretty much run of the mill stuff. Burial thing...kinda like something written by Poe. Anyway, you made your point,earned the 5.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Thank you, Halfree, and I appreciate your opinions.
On a side note, I posted this initially without any pictures and received several exceptional reviews. I added the pictures just for fun, not to enhance the story in any way. The words are the "meat" of any story, and the pictures, well...those are just the "gravy". I'm a graphics novel fan from way, way back. I wonder why graphic novels use pictures? Hence the word, "GRAPHIC", I suppose.
Thanks again. Your comments have been duly received and noted. ~Anonymous
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Don't get me wrong. Enjoyed the poem.
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No worries. I really had fun writing it, and that's really all that matters. I'm glad you enjoyed it, however. ;)
Comment from kriver
Hi
That would be a pretty
cold blooded thing to do.
For such a short write it is
very quick to build the
tension of the story.
The piece is very descriptive
based on the extreme limits
that are in place for the contest.
Over all it is a very good write.
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Hi
That would be a pretty
cold blooded thing to do.
For such a short write it is
very quick to build the
tension of the story.
The piece is very descriptive
based on the extreme limits
that are in place for the contest.
Over all it is a very good write.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Well, I'm really glad you think so, K.River.
Much obliged. :)
Comment from Michaelk
Every bit of that was disturbing. The calm demeanor he did it with, the fact that they were still breathing, the fact that he was still talking to her, and the fact that he considered infidelity to be a worse crime than murder.
Simply excellent!
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Every bit of that was disturbing. The calm demeanor he did it with, the fact that they were still breathing, the fact that he was still talking to her, and the fact that he considered infidelity to be a worse crime than murder.
Simply excellent!
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thanks, Michael, and being a fellow aficionado who writes flash horror fiction himself, I'll take your compliments in the highest regard, my friend. I'm really happy that you picked up on his calmness. That was important to the story as a whole, I felt. I'm glad it came across for you.
Again, thank you for the exceptional comments and generous review. All are sincerely appreciated. :)
~Me
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Not a problem. Excellent story.
Comment from Thamp
Ok, ok, I hope you win. Now I remember why I don't often read horror stories or poems. They scare the crap out of me, or at least make me very uncomfortable. I am a bit claustrophobic - what do you think this piece did to me, now I have to go change my britches.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Ok, ok, I hope you win. Now I remember why I don't often read horror stories or poems. They scare the crap out of me, or at least make me very uncomfortable. I am a bit claustrophobic - what do you think this piece did to me, now I have to go change my britches.
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Well, Thamp, I do apologize for your pants, LOL. Sorry about that...
I just write about the things that scare me the most, my friend. What could happen, and what I might be capable of doing myself, given the right opportunity. I wrote this after my wife and I separated after being together for over twenty years.
I'm sure you understand, heh-heh.
Thanks for your hilarious comments. I sincerely appreciate them. :) ~Anon
Comment from justafan
Very powerful statement made here. I loved the pictures included in the telling of this story. I think it added to the overall horror. Very well done, and good luck in the contest.
Always justafan,
Missy
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Very powerful statement made here. I loved the pictures included in the telling of this story. I think it added to the overall horror. Very well done, and good luck in the contest.
Always justafan,
Missy
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thanks, Missy. I hope it scared the living daylights out of you...just a little, heh-heh...
Much obliged. ;)
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It gave me pause :)
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That will have to do, I suppose... :)
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What I meant was that should I ever decide to be unfaithful....I must be EXTREMELY careful...lol..It was terrifying, Mr. Writer :)
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Comment from gazzagodbod
wow and i think they may have a cold because they cant stop coffin lol and wow again nothing more terrifying than being buried alive
great work
xxgazzagodbodxx
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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wow and i think they may have a cold because they cant stop coffin lol and wow again nothing more terrifying than being buried alive
great work
xxgazzagodbodxx
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Ha-ha, nice pun there, gaza...the "coughin/coffin" reference, I mean.
Thanks for your review, mate. I do appreciate your kind comments. :)
Comment from livelylinda
Author: made me shiver. For those of us who have varying degrees of clastrophobia (sp?), this story with its pictures could mentally wound us for quite a spell . . . a sure contest winner. livelylinda
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Author: made me shiver. For those of us who have varying degrees of clastrophobia (sp?), this story with its pictures could mentally wound us for quite a spell . . . a sure contest winner. livelylinda
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thank you very much, Linda, and I appreciate your confidence in this story, your six stars, and your thoughtful review.
That was the whole point of this particular contest, wasn't it? To frighten those who cared enough to read your story, and do so in 100 short words? If you weren't scared, then I failed to do what I set out to do, and what the contests administrator asked for. Now...we wouldn't want that...would we? LOL...
Thanks again, my friend. I sincerely appreciate your awesome review. :) ~Anon
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This meets the contest requirements splendidly. You deliver a powerfully haunting tale in your well chosen words and enhance the package with stunning artwork. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you for sharing it.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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This meets the contest requirements splendidly. You deliver a powerfully haunting tale in your well chosen words and enhance the package with stunning artwork. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you for sharing it.
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thank you for your comments, Monica.
Comment from royowen
This is a really good entry in 100word dash contest. Fancy being buried alive, I couldn't imagine how that would feel, the ultimate revenge, I wonder what happened to the friend. I thought this was quite brilliant, a well written entry in this contest, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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This is a really good entry in 100word dash contest. Fancy being buried alive, I couldn't imagine how that would feel, the ultimate revenge, I wonder what happened to the friend. I thought this was quite brilliant, a well written entry in this contest, well done, good luck, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 25-May-2015
reply by the author on 25-May-2015
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Thanks very much for the encouraging comments, Roy, I certainly appreciate them.
Have a blessed day, my talented friend. :)
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My pleasure.
