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Comment from barkingdog
You managed to make a 'horror' story funny.
The PUTTY knife murders-- I still wonder how difficult the stabbings must have been.
A favorite section (there are so many gems): 'The man pleaded for him to stop, but Sammy wasn't quite finished; then he was.'
It was a treat to read this contest winner.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2018
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You managed to make a 'horror' story funny.
The PUTTY knife murders-- I still wonder how difficult the stabbings must have been.
A favorite section (there are so many gems): 'The man pleaded for him to stop, but Sammy wasn't quite finished; then he was.'
It was a treat to read this contest winner.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2018
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Thanks, Ellen, for giving this a look. Bill
Comment from Poetic Friend
Yikes, Bill, I can see why this story won. Congratulations on your win.
What wouldn't a writer do to get a story? Your well-written story show us the extreme measure.
Great storyline!
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Yikes, Bill, I can see why this story won. Congratulations on your win.
What wouldn't a writer do to get a story? Your well-written story show us the extreme measure.
Great storyline!
Comment Written 25-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018
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Thanks, PF, for the neat review. Bill
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a short but scary story that shows you that you have to be careful who you move in with. A double murder because of a story deadline shows that this world has some violent people who go too far. Well he got his 15 minutes of fame before he died.
Congrats on the win.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2018
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This is a short but scary story that shows you that you have to be careful who you move in with. A double murder because of a story deadline shows that this world has some violent people who go too far. Well he got his 15 minutes of fame before he died.
Congrats on the win.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 20-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2018
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Thanks, DP
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You're welcome.
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 19-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018
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Quite the surprise. Thank you so much for the SEVEN and, of course, for the nod for first place.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
This is a funny story with a great twist at the end. At least Sammy became a published author. Too bad there won't be a follow up to his article. Good story.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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This is a funny story with a great twist at the end. At least Sammy became a published author. Too bad there won't be a follow up to his article. Good story.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Maybe he can ghost write.
Comment from F. Wehr3
Funny story, Bill. It's more humor than horror, but that's okay; it kept me entertained. I see the contest isn't in the booth yet. I wonder what's the delay is. good luck!
Take care,
Russell
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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Funny story, Bill. It's more humor than horror, but that's okay; it kept me entertained. I see the contest isn't in the booth yet. I wonder what's the delay is. good luck!
Take care,
Russell
Comment Written 13-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018
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They may be waiting for the winner to submit his/her entry.
Comment from brenda faye curtis
I know it's supposed to be a horror story, but let's face it--this is hilarious! I'm sure I'm not the only one who's considered offing an annoying neighbor or roommate. This guy lived the dream, and used it to get his page 1 story. Love it!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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I know it's supposed to be a horror story, but let's face it--this is hilarious! I'm sure I'm not the only one who's considered offing an annoying neighbor or roommate. This guy lived the dream, and used it to get his page 1 story. Love it!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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Thanks, Brenda. I have a hard time being serious. Thanks for the extra star.
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You're welcome, Bill!
Comment from Loredana
Now, this is a story! Too bad I ran out of my six stars. Nicely done. Quick pace and not too much time wasted on tedious descriptors. Great choice of words to create that sense of annoyance at his roommate. I would have driven anybody up a wall. I don't why, but this story reminds me of 'The Black Cat' by A. Poe. There's no cat, but the guy goes ballistic the same way.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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Now, this is a story! Too bad I ran out of my six stars. Nicely done. Quick pace and not too much time wasted on tedious descriptors. Great choice of words to create that sense of annoyance at his roommate. I would have driven anybody up a wall. I don't why, but this story reminds me of 'The Black Cat' by A. Poe. There's no cat, but the guy goes ballistic the same way.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
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I did have an homage to Poe in that Sammy had walled up the neighbor?s cat.
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Yep, you did. Too bad the other two didn't fit in the wall. Glad I caught the reference. I love Poe.
Comment from Sanku
Yeah this is really a horror story .he is getting the chair for murdering his roommate and why did he kill the cat?
But I relly liked your para about the journalist problem .Every news has to be juicy and need not be facts!
Are nt we bombarded with this type of news?
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018
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Yeah this is really a horror story .he is getting the chair for murdering his roommate and why did he kill the cat?
But I relly liked your para about the journalist problem .Every news has to be juicy and need not be facts!
Are nt we bombarded with this type of news?
Comment Written 11-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018
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Thanks, Sanku
Comment from Boogienights
Well done! It had my attention throughout, it was very clever. Sometimes we create our own stories, hopefully we don't get caught. A very good entry for the contest, best of luck to you. :)
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018
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Well done! It had my attention throughout, it was very clever. Sometimes we create our own stories, hopefully we don't get caught. A very good entry for the contest, best of luck to you. :)
Comment Written 11-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018
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Thanks, BN. Cat lovers disliked the walling up if the neighbor's pet.