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From the ashes of crime, miracles arise

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Comment from karenina
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This was a thrilling chapter...

That wallet discovery, lift and exchange had me on the edge of my seat.

Garth isn't going to let these goons pull the wool over his eyes.

I have more to read!

Woo hoo!

Karenina

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    I thought Tango and Poppa pulled that off quite well. i'm getting nervous because there is so much more to this story with only ten days to pull it off. Wish me kuck!
    Smiles, Carol
reply by karenina on 20-Nov-2024
    You don't need luck. RUKM? I have NO DOUBT you'll finish this with time to spare!
Comment from Julie Helms
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Some edits:


He succumbed and allowed her to usher him back into the cottage.
(Succumbed wouldn't be my choice of word here...I've only ever heard it in two contexts...dying, and succumbing to temptation. Maybe relented, gave in, acquiesced. Just my opinion)

Me? Responsible? Did I -- oh God in Heaven, did I hurt someone?"
(Missing starting quote marks)

What brought you to this, my friend? Did you give up and drive off the edge, or --"
(Missing starting quote marks)

"Sir, you need to step back. Please exit the vehicle and move behind the tape," the officer says firmly.
(said firmly)

he's up against more than just a murder case. This could be a tangled web of corruption, and Vince Rossi is here to ensure nothing slips through.
(Keep it in past tense....he was up against....Rossi was here)

I think I'm almost caught up!
Julie
:-)

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    Thanks! I had fixed the quote marks (or thought I had) but probably forgot to hit save. I changed succumbed to relented, and yes, it does sound better. Thanks, as always, for your eagle eye.
    Smiles, Carol
reply by Julie Helms on 19-Nov-2024
Comment from Esther Brown
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Garth and Mathew are my favorites. Manly men. There are two places where I think quotations are missing. In front of Me, and What brought. Mariam speaking needs a capital "S" on she. You made me feel Matthew's confusion and frailty, and his depth of friendship with Garth. Great job. Esther

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    Thanks as always...It's difficult to write and be with the great granddaughters but I am trying...and then of course there is the reading and reviewing. I'm too old! Appreciate the review and your kindness.
    Love ya, Carol
Comment from BethShelby
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Nicely Written. I guess ghosts have a way of contacting each since Miriam can Eleanor to Donatelli. Garth knows Donatelli is guilty of murder and he figures it has to do with the Judge in prison.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    Your guess is as good as any, Beth! I just write what my brain envisions and hope that others see it too. Thanks as always for taking the time to read and enjoy.
    Smiles, Carol
reply by BethShelby on 19-Nov-2024
    I messed this. Garth knows Donatelli isn't guilty. I'll let you decided what ghosts can and can't do. I don't know any personally.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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What great imagery you write, Carol, right down to white knuckles against weathered wood! Excellent!!

"You're men have probably made you aware . . ." - Change to "Your men"

A gripping chapter, Carol. I really am enjoying this story!

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
    Thanks so much for enjoying the chapter as always. I am traveling so it's been a whirlwind but I wanted to tell people thanks for everything. I couldn't do it without my FanStory friends.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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It is getting very dangerous and vvery serious now, thankfully Miriam senses the danger.Another great chapter Carol. I'm loving this story.
edit -You're (Your) men have probably made you aware
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    I think Miriam is starting to trust Eleanor and will do what's best for Matthew. At least I hope so. Thanks so much for the review.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Jacob1395
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This was really intense again, Carol, surely Matthew's fellow detectives can't see that he could possibly have murdered someone. It's clear to see how much Miriam cares for him and it is clear that she is scared about what the future might bring. Another excellent piece, I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
    Thanks Jacob...I am traveling so I hope I can keep up with the story. I appreciate your kindness and support.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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I am not sure Miriam has Donatelli's welfare as her first reason for not telling him more. Garth certainly does have Donatelli's welfare at the forefront of what he is going to do since he knows Donatelli would not murder someone, even if he did have a beef with the dead man.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
    Excuse the cut and paste...
    I'm traveling to North Carolina to spend some time with my Great Granddaughters (and enjoy Keyanna's national soccer tournament). It's like a whirlwind at the moment, but I do appreciate your time and especially your enjoyment of my story. Hope to get back to it soon. Thank you as always.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Wendy G
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Interesting and clever chapter. Well done. Not much can get past Garth' watchful eyes. Just as well no one saw Tango retrieve the wallet. So this was the set up to frame Donatelli for murder! Just as well Miriam is protecting him well.
Wendy
Edits: a couple of times you missed opening the quotation marks for direct speech.
You're men have probably made you aware (Your men)

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
    Excuse the cut and paste...
    I'm traveling to North Carolina to spend some time with my Great Granddaughters (and enjoy Keyanna's national soccer tournament). It's like a whirlwind at the moment, but I do appreciate your time and especially your enjoyment of my story. Hope to get back to it soon. Thank you as always.
    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Clark2
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Really interesting chapter. You filled in a few details about Matthew in his conversation with Miriam. I'm glad she is protecting him and will bring Eleanor in. The eagle eye found a few little fixes.
"Please exit the vehicle...tape," the officer (said) -- [everything is in past tense.] "She (let) the warning hang in the air."
:(Your) men have probably made you aware..."
Did you give up and drive off the edge, or--(?)"
Hugs & blessings! Carol

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2024


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
    Excuse the cut and paste...
    I'm traveling to North Carolina to spend some time with my Great Granddaughters (and enjoy Keyanna's national soccer tournament). It's like a whirlwind at the moment, but I do appreciate your time and especially your enjoyment of my story. Hope to get back to it soon. Thank you as always.
    Smiles, Carol
reply by Carol Clark2 on 18-Nov-2024
    Safe travels, and have a lovely visit with your great granddaughters. I hope you're able to rest while you're away.
    Carol
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    rest...what's that? I spent yesterday buying groceries and cooking (chili, BBQ, and chicken alfredo.... Today, I started unpacking the boxes from their move... I felt my age today. Had to rest so got the lap top and wrote. Thanks!
reply by Carol Clark2 on 19-Nov-2024
    I've been working at church a few days recently, going through boxes that are stored during our remodeling. I'm feeling my age today also. It's good we can sit and write for a while.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
    Yes it is! Smiles to you!
reply by Carol Clark2 on 19-Nov-2024
    :)