Billy
Is his interest in the truck, or the trash?7 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a short story with a morbid twist to it. How could a young boy be happy about throwing his dead mother's body into the trash and having it compacted in the garbage truck. Did his dad kill her? This is so sad and horrible. On the positive side, I was hoping that maybe his mom is the garbage truck driver.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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This is a short story with a morbid twist to it. How could a young boy be happy about throwing his dead mother's body into the trash and having it compacted in the garbage truck. Did his dad kill her? This is so sad and horrible. On the positive side, I was hoping that maybe his mom is the garbage truck driver.
Congrats on winning the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 11-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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Thank you so very much! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my story.
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Don't mention it, Monica.
Joan
Comment from leather
I am out of six stars, so we must go with five. This short, concise, little story somewhat leaves a loose interpretation for the reader. --calls for a bit of contemplation.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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I am out of six stars, so we must go with five. This short, concise, little story somewhat leaves a loose interpretation for the reader. --calls for a bit of contemplation.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Oh, dear, no one waved at Billy from the truck, did they? I'd like to think that mom has what is traditionally a man's job, but . . .
Awesome job with this challenge, congratulations on the win!
Pam
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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Oh, dear, no one waved at Billy from the truck, did they? I'd like to think that mom has what is traditionally a man's job, but . . .
Awesome job with this challenge, congratulations on the win!
Pam
Comment Written 10-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 10-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much!!! I am honored, truly I am.
Comment from evilynne
I read part two, so we have an idea what happened to mom. That was a well written little piece and was a good entry for the contest. I may stop by to read more of your work when I get the time. Evi
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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I read part two, so we have an idea what happened to mom. That was a well written little piece and was a good entry for the contest. I may stop by to read more of your work when I get the time. Evi
Comment Written 29-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much for the six stars and for going back and reading part one. I would be honored if you would read and review more of my work.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Well, this was scary as all get out, Monica. You did a good
job with your contest entry. The picture added to its scariness.
The twist at the end can be taken more than one way--but I'm
thinking not in a good way.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Well, this was scary as all get out, Monica. You did a good
job with your contest entry. The picture added to its scariness.
The twist at the end can be taken more than one way--but I'm
thinking not in a good way.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Thank you! My intent was to leave the ending with more than one option (but honestly, I'm thinking it's not a good thing either - lol).
Comment from Bill Schott
This eighty-word flash fiction story, Billy, has the proper word count and sends the grisly notion that Billy and dear old Dad have sent Mommy to the landfill. Sweet.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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This eighty-word flash fiction story, Billy, has the proper word count and sends the grisly notion that Billy and dear old Dad have sent Mommy to the landfill. Sweet.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022
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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading.