Be afraid but saddle up any way
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Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Well this one certainly addresses the theme for the competition however it's only 48 words long and the requirement is for exactly 50.
All the best
GMG
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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2018
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Hi there,
Well this one certainly addresses the theme for the competition however it's only 48 words long and the requirement is for exactly 50.
All the best
GMG
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Comment Written 03-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2018
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That must be why it took last place in the contest.
Comment from Tpa
Enjoyed your story. very well edited. like your ending. flash fiction can sometimes difficult when words are limited, but you succeeded and I wish you well.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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Enjoyed your story. very well edited. like your ending. flash fiction can sometimes difficult when words are limited, but you succeeded and I wish you well.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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Thank you very much.
Comment from poesyapprentice
lol at notes. I like the point of this story, and it's true. Bravery is being scared and doing it anyway. Thank you for promoting your entry. Best of luck in the vote!
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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lol at notes. I like the point of this story, and it's true. Bravery is being scared and doing it anyway. Thank you for promoting your entry. Best of luck in the vote!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my work. I appreciate the 5 star rating.
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my pleasure
Comment from Air Spirit
This is a great entry..it demonstrates that someone can be very fearful but brave --. The fact that you were afraid, but jumped anyway attests to that.. THAT is courage!!
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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This is a great entry..it demonstrates that someone can be very fearful but brave --. The fact that you were afraid, but jumped anyway attests to that.. THAT is courage!!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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Thank you for you kind words and the great review
Comment from hari anand
"If I was a coward I wouldn't have come up the tower.. Rightly said. Nice story about your fear and overcoming it as also title says it all... "Be afraid but saddle up any way"
best of luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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"If I was a coward I wouldn't have come up the tower.. Rightly said. Nice story about your fear and overcoming it as also title says it all... "Be afraid but saddle up any way"
best of luck for the contest.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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Thank you very much for the rating. This was a true story from my days as a young private. I have other tales of my derring do in the Army on here if you're interested.
Comment from Bill Schott
This fifty-word flash fiction story, Be Afraid But Saddle Up Anyway, finds that going down the rope is almost as hard as pissing up one. Gravity plays a part in both.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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This fifty-word flash fiction story, Be Afraid But Saddle Up Anyway, finds that going down the rope is almost as hard as pissing up one. Gravity plays a part in both.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2018
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It sure does, just don't stand directly underneath while pissing up a rope. Thanks for the 5 stars Bill, it was hard doing fifty words but I got'r dun! I appreciate you taking the time to read my work.
Comment from Nanny 6
Love your entry for this contest... And no offense but I hope you win second place too LOL... Good story! shows a lot of fear, I would never rappel, too scary for me!
Judy
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Love your entry for this contest... And no offense but I hope you win second place too LOL... Good story! shows a lot of fear, I would never rappel, too scary for me!
Judy
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Thanks, good luck to you too.
Comment from Dawnya
I had a police officer friend who always wanted to write a book of real stories that started with "no shit, there I was..." There's nothing wrong with fear; it's a survival instinct.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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I had a police officer friend who always wanted to write a book of real stories that started with "no shit, there I was..." There's nothing wrong with fear; it's a survival instinct.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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It is a survival mechanism its ok to have fear just dont succumb to it. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Sugarray77
This is a great 50 word Flash entry!! Your handling of the fear factor was excellent. This reader could sense your courage even when you were afraid. You accomplished the mission anyway. Good job!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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This is a great 50 word Flash entry!! Your handling of the fear factor was excellent. This reader could sense your courage even when you were afraid. You accomplished the mission anyway. Good job!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Thank you very much. Not a very pleasant experience but i made it through it. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from RodG
I like the topic of this flash fiction because I have a tremendous fear of heights, and even when Iwasvyoung I could not have repelled. I salute this young soldier.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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I like the topic of this flash fiction because I have a tremendous fear of heights, and even when Iwasvyoung I could not have repelled. I salute this young soldier.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2018
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Why thank you, i was that young soldier. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
