Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Oh yes, loved the ending, it made me smile. Good job with your flash fiction and Harry Houdini, good choice of character.Good luck in the contest.
cheers.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2017

Thanks again for the kind words and good wishes. Craig

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Nice entry to this contest, Craig.

Not much I can say on it... but I'll give it a shot. The reader gets the sense of an imprisoned man, in the clutches of the law, and the law feels confident that Harry will cooperate, or be in misery. The hints are there... him being in solitude, his name... and then the reveal at the end, a disappearing act by a well known name.

Leaves me with a sense of egg on the face of the detective holding him. Whoever thought it a good idea he should be in solitary made a big mistake.

Fun, simple, effective.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Your comments are always most gratefully received, Turtle. There's not a lot of room for plot development, or anything really, in 50 words, is there? But still, I think these ultra-short things give an opportunity to practice some aspects of our writing. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written dribble flash fiction. Houdini would not let anybody keep him in confinement. He will find a way to escape from any dilemma before anyone notice.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Sandra. Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Ha, yep a good bit of misdirection and especially with the artwork. The door does look something like a straightjacket.

Good chuckle here, Craig, so thank you. I wish you all the best in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Thanks, Gloria. Much appreciated - glad it gave you a laugh. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written Dribble Flash Fiction contest entry. You used very good descriptive wording and by your words a good imagery was given. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes, Teri. Craig

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Craig!

Apparently they didn't get Olsen Harry locked up good enough. It looks like you have the length of this piece just right and I didn't see any SPAG.

Good luck in the contest!

Kim

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017

Thanks very much, Kim. He is a hard guy to pin down. Cheers - Craig

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

LOL! I was not ready for that ending. Very good. Harry Houdini... who could have guessed that was the prisoner's full name until he escaped and, hearing his name, we are not surprised. Just surprised to find WHO he really was.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017

Thanks very much, Phyllis. I appreciate the fun review - Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Haha ... No one can keep Houdini in chains or locked up for long. He can get out of anything and everything. :) This was a creative entry for the Flash Dribble contest, Craig. I enjoyed it! In a mere 50 words your story spoke volumes. Good luck in the contest. ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017

Thanks very much, Connie. He was an amazing fellow, by all accounts. Cheers - Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

LOL this is perfect for the dribble contest entry. I love the twist at the end and it is so true telling of his fantastic abilities of being there one minute and gone the next

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017

Thanks so much, Barb. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

LOL! Good job with this humorous dribble. Can't hold onto that sneaky Houdini. I wish you much luck in the contest with this fun entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017

Thanks so much, Marilyn. He is a slippery character. Cheers - Craig