Death Row
100 word contest8 total reviews
Comment from Aiona
Very succinct little story with a twist to the ending that I liked very much. The set up to the ending was appropriate preface by itself. Very nicely done! I didn't see any typos, either.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2014
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Very succinct little story with a twist to the ending that I liked very much. The set up to the ending was appropriate preface by itself. Very nicely done! I didn't see any typos, either.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2014
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Thanks. I appreciate the read and review, especially when the story has gone dormant and pays nothing. that is very kind.
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Aw, heck. I read what catches my eye. If it bores me, there's no way I can review it. Often times, I'm of the type that if I can't say anything good, I'm just not gonna say anything at all. Usually. There are exceptions.
Comment from Smoothiecool
god luck in the contest
your story allows the reader to see and feel the shift on death row and the drawing to ask a inmate if he was frightened "no" was the response of the inmate who was already dead on the inside
cheers SC
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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god luck in the contest
your story allows the reader to see and feel the shift on death row and the drawing to ask a inmate if he was frightened "no" was the response of the inmate who was already dead on the inside
cheers SC
Comment Written 03-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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Thanks for reading. There is really no reason to fear the beginning or end of life.
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welcome
Comment from nelliesellie
The prisoner was no longer in prison. He preferred death. He was already on his way. The doctor knew the time of his exaction. Great work. Good luck on the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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The prisoner was no longer in prison. He preferred death. He was already on his way. The doctor knew the time of his exaction. Great work. Good luck on the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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Thanks so much for the read and review.
Comment from Erik McGinley
I guess the story is really about the sense of shock the new employee may have felt at the immediacy of death in that situation.
Strangely, I've been in a similar, if not the same situation and find myself wondering how many incidents like that it takes to destroy ability to react.
Strangely, I've been in a similar, if not the same situation.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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I guess the story is really about the sense of shock the new employee may have felt at the immediacy of death in that situation.
Strangely, I've been in a similar, if not the same situation and find myself wondering how many incidents like that it takes to destroy ability to react.
Strangely, I've been in a similar, if not the same situation.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014
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It takes professionals, in my opinion, a balancing act between compassion and scientific probability. One minute you're alive, the next you don't exist. Thanks for reading.
Comment from Cajungirl
The one hundred work 'prisoner' writing prompt contest has been excellently with your entry. I enjoyed the read very much. Best of luck in the contes.
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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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The one hundred work 'prisoner' writing prompt contest has been excellently with your entry. I enjoyed the read very much. Best of luck in the contes.
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Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thanks so much. Budget writing is challenging. thanks for reading.
Comment from Domino 2
Very terse and therefore dramatic writing.
Who knows what goes through a convicted criminal's mind at this time?
You certainly use very strong visuals and feelings (or passivity/resignation) to write about it.
Good luck, Ted
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Very terse and therefore dramatic writing.
Who knows what goes through a convicted criminal's mind at this time?
You certainly use very strong visuals and feelings (or passivity/resignation) to write about it.
Good luck, Ted
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thanks so much. Those 100 words can be challenging.
Comment from mfowler
You have created a cold, eerie atmosphere in a very short space here. Knowing that she does a shift on Death Row as a first, is a scary enough premise, but the questioning of the prisoner who isn't scared to die is almost ' Silence of the Lambs' in its intent to create tension. The matter of fact finish with the doctor taking note of the time of death just adds to the spooky and cold hearted atmosphere.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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You have created a cold, eerie atmosphere in a very short space here. Knowing that she does a shift on Death Row as a first, is a scary enough premise, but the questioning of the prisoner who isn't scared to die is almost ' Silence of the Lambs' in its intent to create tension. The matter of fact finish with the doctor taking note of the time of death just adds to the spooky and cold hearted atmosphere.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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I'm glad I succeeded in creating the mood. 100 words is a tight budget.
Comment from brentman99
A very interesting short story. I've made a few suggestions below that may save a word or two, but help the flow. Use or discard as you please:
Grace imagined (her posting) to death row allowed her inexperience to have no impact (and would) give her a chance to get used to the despair on the faces of the inmates.
Through the night, she (was) drawn to the man in the (delete last) bed at the end of the corridor.
Thanks for sharing, Brent.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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A very interesting short story. I've made a few suggestions below that may save a word or two, but help the flow. Use or discard as you please:
Grace imagined (her posting) to death row allowed her inexperience to have no impact (and would) give her a chance to get used to the despair on the faces of the inmates.
Through the night, she (was) drawn to the man in the (delete last) bed at the end of the corridor.
Thanks for sharing, Brent.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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You're right. Implemented 2 out of 3 suggestions and they do improve the flow. Thanks so much.