Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Very interesting. So the artist is painting a picture of five victims in flames before him. I am wondering who the sixth figure pleading is. Is it the artist? well done.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Yes, you got it - that's why the brush and palette are on the floor. Kind of "sucked in", I guess. Thanks for reviewing, much appreciated.

Comment from Michaelk

Excellent

Chilling conclusion. I loved your descriptions. I felt the thrill of passion for your work through the description of your character. The same thrill I feel when I'm writing a story. ( Hopefully without the Dante type possession.)
I have to wonder if the painting will continue to draw poor souls into it.
I great little horror tale. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thanks so much Michael for your kind and encouraging words. Much appreciated!

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This is a horror story and a bit. The picture was spooky and went with the story very well. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this one. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you dmt1967 for your kind remarks, and your good wishes. Very much appreciated.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Dark
Dark
Dark

Art!

Four of my favorite things! ;)
How lovely to find them all in one place!
Six faces upon a canvas... i might try that... wait, I might have already
done that!

Well written, and certainly something to think about
while painting late at night in the studio...
(also a reason not to paint in the nude anymore.)
just saying
:)

Loved it!
Cat

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you so much Cat for your kind remarks. Please don't feel you have to give up anything on my account! Glad you enjoyed.

reply by I am Cat on 01-Jul-2015

nah... i've decided when I put in my studio... with those 8 foot tall windows and those huge skylights so I can howl at the moon... I'm going to send out invitations... be sure to leave your business card/private information at the door. ;)

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is an interesting story that the author has created with this piece of writing. This is a short and not so sweet post from the author here, but I loved reading it. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Glad you enjoyed my little story Tomes. Thanks for your kind remarks, much appreciated.

reply by Tomes Johnston on 02-Jul-2015

My pleasure

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Author: this is quite clever, original, fresh and is six star worthy but I have only virtual to give today. This tiny tale tells a big story and leaves the reader craving to know more details. A fantastic last line/ending! Good contest contender. livelylinda

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you Linda for your very kind comments, and for the virtual sixer. Both are much appreciated.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

A-h-h-h... screams are sweet, sweet music to a horror writers ears, are they not, heh-heh?

Well, anonymous, you certainly "paint" a very vivid image in this tiny tale of terror, no doubt about that. It has shades of Rod Serling's "Night Gallery", a television series Mr. Serling did in the 70's sometime after "The Twilight Zone." I have no idea how old you are, so I don't know if you're familiar with the show or not. If not, you should try to catch a few episodes on YouTube. There are over 200 episodes there, but seek out the first seasons. They are the best.

Oh...and watch them in the dark. You'll see what I mean.

Good luck to you in the contest. This is a chilling entry, very well done! ~Dean :}

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you, Dean, for your kind comments about my story. I certainly remember watching the Twilight zone as a kid, and vaguely recall Night Gallery, though I wouldn't remember the specifics of any episodes. I think there was also a series "The Outer Limits" which was somewhat similar. I'm pretty sure that was the one that had an intro that began "Do not adjust your television sets....". I will check out the Youtube episodes for sure. Nothing like a "brush" with the other side ;-)

reply by Dean Kuch on 01-Jul-2015

You're very welcome. :}

Comment from write hand blue

Excellent

I like this one, inventive, and a novel concept to me.

Well written, easy to read and a true horror story.

Good luck in the competition.

:) Mel.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you Mel for checking out my story, and for your kind remarks and good wishes. Glad you enjoyed it.

Comment from jpduck

Excellent

This is a long way from being my favourite genre, but I thought your piece was very neat, compact and clever. Well done. Good luck with the contest.

Adrian

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you Adrian for your encouraging comment. I'm glad you appreciated my story, even though as you say, it's not your favorite genre.

Comment from Autumn Splendour

Excellent

A painting that comes alive, "taking a life of its own." Your depiction of terror through images and diction comes through in this 100 word write up. Well done.

Just a comment:
Stephen Benjafield has never felt more inspired
Consider replacing 'inspired' as you are writing a tale of terror so inspired is inappropriate in this context.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2015

Thank you, Autumn Splendour for your kind words. Much appreciated.