Good neighbour
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Comment from jessizero
This was exciting and well-paced. I did not see the end coming! I was surprised to see that this was based on a true story. Thank you for sharing the story and the author's notes. Best wishes to you!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2022
This was exciting and well-paced. I did not see the end coming! I was surprised to see that this was based on a true story. Thank you for sharing the story and the author's notes. Best wishes to you!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much Jessi. Greatly appreciated, along with your good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
This story was well written, but what a sad turn of events. I never expected Jim to end up in trouble for trying to do a good deed. The end of the story was a definite surprise.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
This story was well written, but what a sad turn of events. I never expected Jim to end up in trouble for trying to do a good deed. The end of the story was a definite surprise.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much! Yes, unfortunately it took a long time to clear his name because it was a serious offence.
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This two-hundred-word story, Good Neighbor, has the proper formatting and finds the nightmare scenario of a good-hearted, easy-going dude railroaded by turds. Facts stranger than fiction.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
This two-hundred-word story, Good Neighbor, has the proper formatting and finds the nightmare scenario of a good-hearted, easy-going dude railroaded by turds. Facts stranger than fiction.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much! Yes, unfortunately it took a long time to clear his name because it was a serious offence.
Wendy
Comment from Gunner Lil
Loved it. Well written. An easy read with good sensory description. Wonderful pace. This reader could see the kids raising cane in the yard next door.
Great climax!
Good Luck.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
Loved it. Well written. An easy read with good sensory description. Wonderful pace. This reader could see the kids raising cane in the yard next door.
Great climax!
Good Luck.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much for your super review, and good luck wishes! Greatly appreciated.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 200 Word Flash writing prompt contest. Poor Jim was doing too much for his neighbors and they took advantage of him. Hopefully he learned from his mistake. I know he was just trying to be a good neighbor.
Good word count and with nice presentation. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
Excellent entry for the 200 Word Flash writing prompt contest. Poor Jim was doing too much for his neighbors and they took advantage of him. Hopefully he learned from his mistake. I know he was just trying to be a good neighbor.
Good word count and with nice presentation. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much for your super review. Appreciated.
Comment from Mia Twysted
Oh no! Poor Jim. And it is based on true events that is just awful. You did a good job feeding in the obligation that he felt. A good person who didn't want to be rude. It is a shame people take advantage of others.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
Oh no! Poor Jim. And it is based on true events that is just awful. You did a good job feeding in the obligation that he felt. A good person who didn't want to be rude. It is a shame people take advantage of others.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you Mia. I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
What a terrible thing to happen. It makes you wonder. Why is it always the innocent that suffer? And how many people in the olden days were erroneously executed in the name of justice? I know of several cases. Kate xx
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
What a terrible thing to happen. It makes you wonder. Why is it always the innocent that suffer? And how many people in the olden days were erroneously executed in the name of justice? I know of several cases. Kate xx
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you Katherine. I appreciate your kind review, and I agree with you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Well, for a short story this was unexpected. A complete story inso few words. You have my support unless there's a better one ahead which there hasn't been so far. Good luck.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
Well, for a short story this was unexpected. A complete story inso few words. You have my support unless there's a better one ahead which there hasn't been so far. Good luck.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you Tom. I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from jp88
Very nice! It is such a challenge to write a complete story in 200 words and I think you have done fantastic! I cannot believe this is based on a true story, what a horrible experience for your friend. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
Very nice! It is such a challenge to write a complete story in 200 words and I think you have done fantastic! I cannot believe this is based on a true story, what a horrible experience for your friend. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, and yes, it was a very difficult experience for him.
Comment from royowen
I think that's a marvellous story, and I thought had to be fiction, but it's not, based on a factual happening, and adds to the saying, "fact is stranger than fiction", an excellent entry in this contest, well done, excellent job, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
I think that's a marvellous story, and I thought had to be fiction, but it's not, based on a factual happening, and adds to the saying, "fact is stranger than fiction", an excellent entry in this contest, well done, excellent job, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much. He was just a kind gentle man ... I appreciate your review.
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Good job