Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This hundred-word story, Unfortunate Child, tells a sad story of being raised unloved and surviving. Such souls are deeply touched by a Christian lifestyle, which accepts, understands, and promotes peace,love, and forgiveness under the grace of a loving spirit. Nice story.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018

Thank you.

Comment from Writingfundimension

Exceptional

Hi, Thomas

I'm really impressed by how well you write flash fiction. I have found it to be a very challenging genre, so I can appreciate the skill it takes. The idea of someone overcoming such neglect and, not only surviving, but thriving, is a story that is always inspiring to me. Good luck in the contest!

:) Bev

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Thank you.

Comment from dovemarie

Exceptional

Dear Thomas, What a wonderful short story - fortune came out of misfortune. He must have been a brave child, he never mentioned his burden to anyone. It's hard to overcome your basic needs not being met. I'm glad he did, and went to Christ. Dove

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Thanks for reading.

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Good morning, Thomas

Enjoyed the FF post. Even those born into a life of strife, yet surviving and finding good in the belief of, and in God knowing he is no longer alone.

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2018

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

This is a good entry for the 100 Word Flash Fiction contest.
You tell a story of an unwanted child growing up to be a man.
Well done and good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

Thanks for reading.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

"All's well that ends well," as the old saying goes. Trust and faith is all we need. But for some of us it takes longer than others to recognize what we could never see. My mother says if there was hope for me, there is hope for everyone. Thanks for sharing. :-)

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

Thanks. Your mother was a wise woman.

Comment from aryr

Exceptional

Very, very well done. This was so inspirational yet it was not a writing about scriptures and preaching. It was about the suffering that was conquered and survived. And about becoming a better person, despite what the beginning of his life held. It was of course easy to read because of the shortness but it had purpose which flowed well through the deliberate and concise writing. Thank you so much.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

Thanks for the kind words and the generous six.

reply by aryr on 03-Mar-2018

(Smiling)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written hundred word flash fiction. Very often the most rejected children became strong people in society and lead others to find the strength they found in their loneliness.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

They sometimes turn out to be the fortunate ones.

Comment from c_lucas

Exceptional

It is often that those who suffer the most becomes the social leaders who make a strong mark on their work for the Lord. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

Sometimes they become the fortunate ones. Thanks for the six.

reply by c_lucas on 03-Mar-2018

So true, Thomas.

Comment from MelB

Excellent

At first, I thought you were describing the shooter in the Florida school. I like the direction you went better with this. Best wishes in the flash fiction contest.

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2018

Thanks for reading. He could have gone in a different direction.