Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, this is another brilliant story in your ever growing portfolio of short horrors, I really don't know how you mange to think them up my friend, but they are simply the best!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks,Eric.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

reply by Eric1 on 24-Oct-2015

It was a pleasure to review Dean

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

A short sharp tale of horror Dean what and outcome certainly well written and better a bullet than a Zombie murder . Great impact with this tale well done , gave me the creeps Cheers Christine

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Chrissy.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Dean! You have outdone yourself with this one!! Of course he only has one bullet in the chamber, I knew that even before I read your notes. But he does the right, brave thing in the end, and we have to commend him for that. Honestly... you'd think I'd remember not to read your Tiny Tales before bedtime! ;)
Carol

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Carol.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

reply by ciliverde on 24-Oct-2015

My favorite one so far was the one where the ghost was singing in the baby's room. The terrifying lullaby. :)

reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

I'll make sure to remember that, lol.
Hugs!

~Dean ;}

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

This seals it! I declare you truly evil, Dean - ha ha ha. You'd think he would have kept two bullets, wouldn't you? The sound is very effective, though deafening. A truly horrifying picture is painted with this story - the last curtain call is a very appropriate title. Oooh - yuck! Giddy

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Giddy.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Yes, too bad dad only has one bullet left. I covered my eyes and peeked between my fingers to read this tiny tale of horror. I really should not be reading this at night, especially near Halloween. The scenario you painted was chilling and fun. I hope I can sleep tonight.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Andre.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

The idea of having to shoot a loved one in order to keep them from facing a horrible death is offered a fresh perspective in this excellent, totally creepy story, Dean. In this case, the sound effects added another chilling layer.

As always, well done!

:0) Bev

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2015

Thanks you, Bev. I deeply appreciate your insights.

When I first started this series of stories, I wanted them to read and feel similar to those old radio dramas we used to listen to on the radio. Well, I used to, anyhow. I went to bed every night tuned in to CBS's Mystery Theater with E.G. Marshall doing the introductions. In total darkness it was a chilling experience.

There is a link to those old radio programs on my profile page if you ever feel nostalgic.

Thanks so much again, Bev.

Pleasant Screams... ~Dean ;}

reply by Writingfundimension on 24-Oct-2015

You're very welcome, Dean. I admit that I did have black and white television, but never listened to radio programs. For me, the biggest influence was the Twilight Zone. No doubt it has shaped my writing, much as your experience shaped yours.
Neat!

:) Bev

reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Well, I was born in 1960, Bev, but those old radio programs were still being broadcast on late night radio. Rod Serling also had a huge impact on me as a young wannabe writer (remember Night Gallery?), as did The Outer Limits, Alfred Hitchcock, and Stephen King, of course.

I've always craved and loved that "rush" of adrenaline when I felt terrified, and I still do--even today.

~Dean :)

reply by Writingfundimension on 24-Oct-2015

You're seven years younger than me, Dean. I'm sorry if I made an assumption about the radio situation. My family mostly used the radio to keep up with the Detroit Tigers. How things have changed.

Oh yes, I recall Night Gallery, Outer Limits and Alfred Hithcock. The latter had some really, truly creepy episodes! So many influences for our writing today. You have to honor all those folks, as they were true pioneers.

Enjoy your Sunday, Dean...

Kindest regards,
Bev

reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Oh, I don't mind a bit, Bev. I'm really old fashioned still, in many ways, LOL...

~Dean ;}

reply by Writingfundimension on 24-Oct-2015

Me, too, Dean. :) Bev

Comment from Acquired Taste

Exceptional

The soundtrack greeting me caused the coffee cup in my hand to tip and spill. Way intense opening to this little tale. "Pristine sapphires, a thousand useless splinters, my last surviving daughter" - you have painted a graphic and terrifying picture. May I say, 'congratulations Spooky.'

Very Serling with a touch of Tarantino in it's staccato presentation leaving the horrific end scene to play out in the reader's mind. That I like. When the goblins ring the bell this year I'll offer candy with a .38 tucked behind my back. AT=/

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

You know the initial jolt of fear you felt when the sound effects kicked in, AT? That sinking, almost sickening feeling deep down in the pit of your stomach...the one that made you spill your cuppa Joe?
That's what true terror feels like, and the reason these tales are created. You may be terrified at that moment, but oddly enough, you never feel more alive than the moment it occurs. And that..."feeling" ...is what attracted me to the horror genre in the first place.
Thank you for reviewing and your continued support of Tiny Tales of Terror, and for your very generous six star rating as well.
I deeply appreciate it!

Always with respect and admiration
~Spooky :}

Comment from Muffins

Exceptional

This story carries a demanding load and delivers it without stumbling or falling. Right away, the characters and their horrifying conflict are pushed in the reader's face. The daughter's fear , the father hopeless to protect her is emotionally powerful. His choice to spare her a gruesome death is almost biblical in its sacrifice. Reverting.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

You know the initial jolt of fear you felt when the sound effects kicked in, Muffins? That sinking, almost sickening feeling deep down in the pit of your stomach that filled you with dread? (c'mon, you can admit it...it'll be our little secret, heh-heh)

That's what true terror feels like, and the reason these tales are created. You may be terrified at that moment, but oddly enough, you never feel more alive than the moment it occurs. And that..."feeling" ...is what attracted me to the horror genre in the first place.
Thank you for reviewing and your continued support of Tiny Tales of Terror, and for your very generous six star rating as well.
I deeply appreciate it!

Always with respect and admiration

~Dean

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

It's a bitch when so many uninvited guests are coming for dinner. At least the question of 'what to serve?' has been answered...

Too bad about the insufficient supply of bullets. Can you kill a dead person with them? I wondered why he thought to use a gun. Being as he already had lost a daughter or two, and knows what's coming, It might have been more prudent to be in the closed up garage with the car running, or in the kitchen mixing up a final fatal cocktail for two. The gun would have always been just for the two of them, and would have been used only as a last resort, just in case their exit strategy wasn't working fast enough. Just a thought.

As always, Dean - an entertaining piece of writing.

Rose.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Rose.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from ByeByeBirdie

Excellent

Creep and great!
"Numerous pairs of emaciated eyes far outnumber the single round in my gun."
Great use of imagery -ERC

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2015

Thanks, Ella.
I deeply appreciate your readership and continued support for these tiny terror tales.
Thanks so much!
Always with respect
~Dean :}