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Deception

A husband's will

39 total reviews 
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
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Kill him again sister. Bury him upside down. In a community property state it is half hers anyway, She gets half of their estate, sis gets one fourth and brother gets one fourth and as original ownwer she gets the swing vote. She can sell everything and give them half and let that sacriledgeous piece of shit watch while she has a happy life without you in it.
Karen

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2024


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2024
    Ma'am, I'm going to need you to calm down, step back and try not to look so guilty, lol. Nobody is pressing charges.
    God bless,
    Steve
reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 13-Aug-2024
    Nap time. Love to you and yours. Karen
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2024
    Breakfast time for me now. I feel I may have slipped off to dreamland early.
Comment from Alchera
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Well penned throughout its dialogued narrative storyline and brilliant is the ending surprise of the read will the day after.Great job! I have no six left. Blessings from Italy

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2019
    Thank you, Alchera, for the excellent review my friend.
    God bless From Texas.
    Steve
Comment from dragonpoet
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Well here acting at the funeral probably wasn't believed if she was what her husband called her in the will for people probably knew what she was . It sounds like she may have married for the money. Foregiveness showed that in a way he still loved her. She didn't deserve the money she married for.
Congrats on tieing for third place.
Keep writing
Joan

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
    Thank you, Joan. I enjoyed the challenge.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by dragonpoet on 26-Sep-2019
    My pleasure, Steve. Have a great weekend.
    Joaon
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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This is dramatic and funny and ironic all at the same time! Pete and Abbey's reactions would have been entertaining, if you ever feel like expanding this for another time. Nice job on a short-short that does not bore, not even for a second.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
    Wow! Thank you for the awesome review. Wasn't expecting anymore after the promotion dropped. I may have to dig into this one a little further.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from john mallahan
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Yah, the world we live in--isn't it? Have watched many true crime docs, as well as numerous court battles. Smacks a the same thing, doesn't it? Greed, corruption, all out. People want what they deserve. But why does that have to come at the cost of the deceased?

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
    Right! I watched ID channel before but had to stop. Felt like I couldn't trust anyone lol.
    Thank you for the great review.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from barkingdog
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Congratulations, Steve, for winning recognition on this excellent contest entry. I especially loved the reading of the will. I think he was very generous granting her forgiveness. haha
;) ellen

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
    LOL! Thank you, Ellen. I enjoyed this one.
Comment from shaffer40
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I'm reading this too late for the vote, but I just love it. A delightful husband-wife mystery and surprise ending. The story is well-written, too. I have not given you a six only because I have none left.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
    Thank you for this most excellent review, my friend.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by shaffer40 on 23-Sep-2019
    You're welcome for sure.
Comment from robyn corum
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Steve-

What a perfect ending for a fabulous story. If he'd left her NOTHING, it would have been an average story with an average ending - the kind of story we're used to around here, actually. (shhhh....) --wink--

But with this particular, tidy, small, little adjustment - you moved this story to a whole new level. Amazing. So smart and so well done. I imagine this story should do well with the judges -- so that means, unfortunately, you'll probably end up on the cutting floor. --sigh--

Anything I LOVE... they hate. So, I'm very, very, VERY sorry that I like this, Steve - it probably spells the death of your chances with the CEC. So SORRY.

But I'll wish you luck anyway. Go get 'em!!!

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
    Lol, thank you for this beautiful six-star review, Robyn. I generally don't enter these contests, I stick to the ones that go to vote. If I win it would be validation that I've improved over the years.
    I have enjoyed the many sixes this piece has offered up. Also, I have a novel in editing now with a traditional publication press. They've accepted it and want a series of three. This is exciting, but still, have revisions to make. Probably publish after the year ends.

    I have learned so much from folks such as yourself and my dear friend Dean Kuch. I will miss that man dearly.
    Thank you
    God bless
    Steve
reply by robyn corum on 20-Sep-2019
    HUZZAH! Congrats, Steve. I know you're over the moon. I'm thrilled for you! Wish Dean was here to see it... --sniff--
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
    Me too!
Comment from Louise Michelle
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Oh, wow, this is fantastic! I enjoy reading flash fiction, especially when every word is chosen carefully. The ending surprised me (which I like) and what's more, this story held a wonderful message. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 19-Sep-2019
    Thank you Lou for the awesome review. I had fun with the challenge this one presented.
    God bless
    Steve
Comment from Lulube
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lol, she got what she deserved eh? not what she wanted. great twist for the ending. in 80 words you told the whole story of what has been happening in their lives, and karma has struck.

lulube

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2019


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2019
    Thank you, Lulube, for the awesome review, my friend. I enjoyed this little prompt.
    God bless
    Steve
reply by Lulube on 18-Sep-2019
    welcome

    lulube