Dig Them Deep
50 words7 total reviews
Comment from Paul Manton
I don't think I was supposed to laugh when I read this, so I apologize to the deceased! This works well - you can't do more than make a single humorous/ironic/sardonic/sadistic point in a 50 worder - and you have done it with aplomb.
Next thing is to work out where on my suggested shades of darkening comedy it actually falls.
In the end, I choose 'sardonic' because maybe the murder victim got what was coming - but he would have to borrow my lawnmower a VERY long time before I got that mad!
Really clever - and really funny!
Paul
I don't think I was supposed to laugh when I read this, so I apologize to the deceased! This works well - you can't do more than make a single humorous/ironic/sardonic/sadistic point in a 50 worder - and you have done it with aplomb.
Next thing is to work out where on my suggested shades of darkening comedy it actually falls.
In the end, I choose 'sardonic' because maybe the murder victim got what was coming - but he would have to borrow my lawnmower a VERY long time before I got that mad!
Really clever - and really funny!
Paul
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This write has a sinister meaning me-thinks, could this be someone who has been troubling you and he is finally buried? I reckon this is a good flash fiction as you had me thinking here, love Dolly x
This write has a sinister meaning me-thinks, could this be someone who has been troubling you and he is finally buried? I reckon this is a good flash fiction as you had me thinking here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 50 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt contest.
You kept it short as you were supposed to and very comprehensive. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Excellent entry for the 50 Word Flash Fiction writing prompt contest.
You kept it short as you were supposed to and very comprehensive. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
Comment from tempeste
Ciao,
Reading the first two paragraphs I was thinking ..that's not how problems get resolved..one must deal with them.
Then I read the last paragraph and decided that yes the best solution to THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM was to bury it as deep as you can so no wolf or scavenger can find and eat it ...
leaving maybe some human remains to be find by someone who then calls the police..today forensic can do wonders with very little. (biggrin)
Engaging narrative!
reply by tempeste on 29-Jun-2023
Ciao,
Reading the first two paragraphs I was thinking ..that's not how problems get resolved..one must deal with them.
Then I read the last paragraph and decided that yes the best solution to THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM was to bury it as deep as you can so no wolf or scavenger can find and eat it ...
leaving maybe some human remains to be find by someone who then calls the police..today forensic can do wonders with very little. (biggrin)
Engaging narrative!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by tempeste on 29-Jun-2023
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Ciao! I just noticed your entry was in a contest.
You have three votes now !
Comment from rspoet
This is an excellent flash story for the contest
with a good surprise ending.
Troubles can take on many forms.
But, his troubles may be just beginning. :)
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
This is an excellent flash story for the contest
with a good surprise ending.
Troubles can take on many forms.
But, his troubles may be just beginning. :)
Good luck in the contest.
Robert
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
Comment from Lisasview
Oh my goodness, now this was thrilling... Fabulous use of just the perfect words...
My very best wishes for the 50 word contest...
Lisasview, new to this site
Oh my goodness, now this was thrilling... Fabulous use of just the perfect words...
My very best wishes for the 50 word contest...
Lisasview, new to this site
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
Comment from JSD
Excellent. A clever idea with a sinister but very satisfying final part. This seems a strong entry and I wish you all the best of luck with the competition.
Excellent. A clever idea with a sinister but very satisfying final part. This seems a strong entry and I wish you all the best of luck with the competition.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023