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what IS their purpose?!15 total reviews
Comment from Eternal Muse
I totally understand your fear of sharks, I am deathly afraid of them too, but my worst ones are snakes. I don't know what it is about these slimy creatures that almost makes me faint when I see one. An excellent story - it held a reader in suspense; I admit, I was waiting that somewhere in the story we will see a shark pop up, but it didn't happen. You described other fears well, and there some many can relate to. Good artistic presentation and artwork - and thank you for that large font! It was soothing to these eyes (smile).
Excellent descriptive imagery and visuals. I wish you luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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I totally understand your fear of sharks, I am deathly afraid of them too, but my worst ones are snakes. I don't know what it is about these slimy creatures that almost makes me faint when I see one. An excellent story - it held a reader in suspense; I admit, I was waiting that somewhere in the story we will see a shark pop up, but it didn't happen. You described other fears well, and there some many can relate to. Good artistic presentation and artwork - and thank you for that large font! It was soothing to these eyes (smile).
Excellent descriptive imagery and visuals. I wish you luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
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I hope you didn't visualize me in a bathing suit. :) talk about scary.
But, I have to tell you, several years ago I was a docent at our local zoo and back then they had us take animals to schools and let the kids touch them. I had three animals, a hedgehog, (lots of sharp spines, but a cute little fella,) a 3-banded armadillo and a 5 ft boa constrictor I named Bo for bodacious. When we went to the schools, my partner and I, she would tell all about the animals and I held them and walked around the school room so they could touch them. To clear up one myth about snakes, they aren't slimy. They're very dry. But one time this little boy was trying to show off when I was holding Bo and he hit him on the head. Bo immediately started squeezing me( he was wrapped around my waist and arm. I froze and stood as still as I could and tried to relax( the kids' eyes were huge), and finally he relaxed and I put him back in his little house.
After that we had to stop going to the schools, which was too bad because that was just one incident. All the other kids loved it and learned more by seeing them up close. One neat thing, my kids were in awe of me - which, naturally, was pretty cool. :)
Thank you so much for your very nice comments! They are much appreciated.
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Oh, thank God Bo didn't do any damage. Snakes freeze me into immobility.
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I worked in an office a few years back, and the owner loved pythons. He had a couple in the back room of the office - their names were Adam and Eve. Employees used to play with them - they wrapped them around their wrists and hands while I watched, frozen into immobility.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A Very well-written story about the fear of sharks that are the fear I'd many people. The sharks are strong and big and will hurt someone very badly when we came across such a fearless creature.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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A Very well-written story about the fear of sharks that are the fear I'd many people. The sharks are strong and big and will hurt someone very badly when we came across such a fearless creature.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2020
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thanks, Sandra!
Comment from Mia Twysted
Fears tend to change as we get older. They can become even more reinforced or they can lighten. Still there but somehow more manageable. Out fears grow and change as we grow and change.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Fears tend to change as we get older. They can become even more reinforced or they can lighten. Still there but somehow more manageable. Out fears grow and change as we grow and change.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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thanks, doc. :)
Comment from RShipp
I would not be happy to see sharks swimming in the waters near me either!
I know the statistics say "It not a likely happening'" ... But where there is ONE ... It could one ME!
Enjoyed.
Best of luck in the Your Greatest Fear writing contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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I would not be happy to see sharks swimming in the waters near me either!
I know the statistics say "It not a likely happening'" ... But where there is ONE ... It could one ME!
Enjoyed.
Best of luck in the Your Greatest Fear writing contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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just heard of it happening the other day.
thanks for thee good wishes
Comment from Earl Corp
I can understand a fear of sharks, a guy I worked with had a huge bite out of his left calf from a shark. I've had both my hips replaced so being immobile sucks. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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I can understand a fear of sharks, a guy I worked with had a huge bite out of his left calf from a shark. I've had both my hips replaced so being immobile sucks. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Bless your heart. I was supposed to have both knees replaced but doing physical therapy instead.
thanks for your good wishes.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
The countries I lived had no sharks, so I am afraid of them be default:) or maybe because of jaws. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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The countries I lived had no sharks, so I am afraid of them be default:) or maybe because of jaws. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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I would really like for someone to tell me if they serve a purpose in the fish world.
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Yes they do - balance and clean the ocean of dead meat🐯
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ah. thanks :)
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a powerful entry for the Your Greatest Fear writing prompt. It is indeed a real situation for you, and one that you have to mentally guard against. Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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This is a powerful entry for the Your Greatest Fear writing prompt. It is indeed a real situation for you, and one that you have to mentally guard against. Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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thank you for reading and for your good wishes.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Jacob David Collins
I think if there was a mammal I would be more afraid of than sharks, it's a crocodile. Especially as they roam so freely, particularly in places like Florida. A well written piece. I thought it was an engaging piece of writing. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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I think if there was a mammal I would be more afraid of than sharks, it's a crocodile. Especially as they roam so freely, particularly in places like Florida. A well written piece. I thought it was an engaging piece of writing. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words.
Comment from Bobby Cunningham
The title is absolutely genius, very clever and creative to use the music to Jaws. The story is truly entertaining and captivating. This is a great entry and the end is priceless. Really great job. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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The title is absolutely genius, very clever and creative to use the music to Jaws. The story is truly entertaining and captivating. This is a great entry and the end is priceless. Really great job. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2020
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What a lovely review! Thank yo very much.
Comment from mermaids
Sharks have been stereotyped as eating people all the time, yet they rarely attack. I suppose it is a healthy fear to have and not swim with them. I think as we age, we have fears like breaking a hip.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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Sharks have been stereotyped as eating people all the time, yet they rarely attack. I suppose it is a healthy fear to have and not swim with them. I think as we age, we have fears like breaking a hip.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2020
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they attack often enough to scare me. do not like them.
