Good neighbours
Very helpful33 total reviews
Comment from Faith Williams
Whoa! Didn't see that one coming! So thought that story was going one way, and it totally went another. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Whoa! Didn't see that one coming! So thought that story was going one way, and it totally went another. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much Faith! A lovely review, and I am glad you got a surprise, even though it wasn't a nice one! Lol.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
Those things actually happen, and it seems more and more in evidence as we go along. Just when one thinks that life has turned a corner, suddenly this happens, well done Wendy, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Those things actually happen, and it seems more and more in evidence as we go along. Just when one thinks that life has turned a corner, suddenly this happens, well done Wendy, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thanks Roy! Not really my usual style, but sometimes I like to stretch my writing skills.
Wendy
Comment from Sally Law
Wow! This creeped me out the door and I'm a crime fiction writer. Looks and be deceiving and so can inquires. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Wow! This creeped me out the door and I'm a crime fiction writer. Looks and be deceiving and so can inquires. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Sal. A wonderful review, especially appreciated because it is from you, a crime fiction writer! Thanks too for the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Terry Broxson
Dang, If someone told me Wendy G had written this story, I would have said, "No way, it would be way out of character for her." But sure enough, your name and picture are right next to the story.
But much more important is that it is an excellent entry into this flash fiction contest. Very well done. Maybe you should be writing more crime noir! Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Dang, If someone told me Wendy G had written this story, I would have said, "No way, it would be way out of character for her." But sure enough, your name and picture are right next to the story.
But much more important is that it is an excellent entry into this flash fiction contest. Very well done. Maybe you should be writing more crime noir! Terry.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thanks Terry. I'm not so good at thinking of such stories as a rule. This one came to me while walking my dog!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Wendy
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LOL, you have discovered a hidden talent. Keep it up. The thing I learned from Humpwhistle about fiction was to create a setting for a character, and let the character tell you the story. Go for it. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You definitely told the entire story and used only a few words. This contest entry all the necessary ingredients of a complete story. Good luck with the contest.
He also asked about their daughter Michelle. (comma needed after 'daughter')
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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You definitely told the entire story and used only a few words. This contest entry all the necessary ingredients of a complete story. Good luck with the contest.
He also asked about their daughter Michelle. (comma needed after 'daughter')
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you very much Barbara. A lovely review. I appreciate the suggestion too.
Wendy
Comment from Sarah Tummey
Wow - I'm glad this is fictional!
A harrowing twist at the end, but could so easily happen, couldn't it? It sounds a bit like an episode of a crime drama. Maybe you could turn it into a script.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Wow - I'm glad this is fictional!
A harrowing twist at the end, but could so easily happen, couldn't it? It sounds a bit like an episode of a crime drama. Maybe you could turn it into a script.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you very much Sarah! What a wonderful review. Yes, it could very easily happen. We let down our guard when people appear to be "nice".
Wendy
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
What a horrific tale! You did a great job with saving the horror for the last minute, and without saying a word about it, the reader is conscious of the guilty feelings the narrator must feel. Great story.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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What a horrific tale! You did a great job with saving the horror for the last minute, and without saying a word about it, the reader is conscious of the guilty feelings the narrator must feel. Great story.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much Verna! A wonderful review, and I appreciate the honour of the six stars as well. Very encouraging.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Shifman
OMG! I feared that there might be a bad outcome when I first started reading it but I have to admit that the ending shocked me. It's so totally different from your usual style and I hadn't noticed that it was fiction until the end. You did a great job on this. I hope you win the contest. You've got my vote!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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OMG! I feared that there might be a bad outcome when I first started reading it but I have to admit that the ending shocked me. It's so totally different from your usual style and I hadn't noticed that it was fiction until the end. You did a great job on this. I hope you win the contest. You've got my vote!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Mary! What a wonderful review, and how special to get six stars. Many thanks. (I think this contest is judged by the committee, so I have no idea how it will go. But it'svery pleasing to know you would vote for it if you could!)
Wendy
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You are welcome. It's a great story. I do hope you win.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Oh, wow! What a surprise ending! I read this thinking it would turn out pleasant and then was horrified to find out that the next-door neighbor was murdered by her ex-husband!
Man, what a twist!
Jesse
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Oh, wow! What a surprise ending! I read this thinking it would turn out pleasant and then was horrified to find out that the next-door neighbor was murdered by her ex-husband!
Man, what a twist!
Jesse
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you Jesse! Fortunately just a fiction story, although it could easily happen! One never knows.
Wendy
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Yes, one never knows!
Jesse
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Well, that just goes to show that you never give information about anyone to a stranger.
This was different for you, Wendy. Well-written with a surprise (somewhat - I figured he was up to no good) ending. Good luck in the contest.
Pam
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Well, that just goes to show that you never give information about anyone to a stranger.
This was different for you, Wendy. Well-written with a surprise (somewhat - I figured he was up to no good) ending. Good luck in the contest.
Pam
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Yes - if it sounds all good and happy, there is bound to be a twist to evil at the end! Thanks so much for reviewing. Always appreciated.
Wendy