
Bait
It takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was…
Endure and Sing
Inspirational piece. Am glad you picked the rat to be the protagonist in your story,…
Endure and Sing
Such a sweet tale - and with a good moral to the story. I thought…
Endure and Sing
Wow! This is a good story! Really good to read to little kids, the moral…
Endure and Sing
Hi Katy, it really does add an extra dimension to hear your story read aloud…
Endure and Sing
In my neighboring country Denmark, we have the classical storyteller Hans-Christian Andersen. Your sweet story…
Endure and Sing
A really nice one with a wonderful story line. I can see why this was…
Endure and Sing
A beautiful story! I was reminded of seeing Paul Potts and Susan Boyle on Britain's…
Endure and Sing
Your story inspired me to keep going no matter how discouraging it gets. At times…
Endure and Sing
Thank you so much for the feedback! I pray that the young readers will be…
Endure and Sing
Thank you for taking the time to comment and convey your thoughts on the story.…
Endure and Sing
Hi Katy, don't we all feel like the rat in your story at times! We…
Vows
I must admit it was the picture of the church, with its grave yard, under…
Thoughts – Should Flash Fiction have a beginning, middle, and end? OPEN
Once I would have said that all stories need the start, middle and end but…
Thoughts – Should Flash Fiction have a beginning, middle, and end? OPEN
I think that, in essence, flash fiction does need all three but, as with any…
Between Belonging and Dying
A very powerful story, Daniel. Your writing makes it easy to feel the reality of…
Between Belonging and Dying
Oh my gosh, Daniel. Your story really defines the word superb. You make me experience…
Between Belonging and Dying
A horrendous situation, more so because so many people find themselves going through it. A…
Between Belonging and Dying
What an extremely powerful story Daniel, really well written and with an ending that had…
Between Belonging and Dying
Daniel, this story is one of the best flash fiction stories I've ever read. You…
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Adieu
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The Magic Moment
Give Me Wings So I Might Fly
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Lord What Fools These Mortals Be
Unwanted
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I loved your story, Juma. A great twist ending and totally heartwarming. Beautiful 🙂
Thank you so much, Sandra. I had a wonderful time writing this, especially since October and April are my two favorite months. Not all ghosts are scary – some are dearly loved!
I love the story. It’s scary and funny.
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Thanks for your feedback, Thompson. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story!
Clever, Juma. Reading back again, the planting and bushes make sense of the situation the reader knows by the end.
Thanks, Susan. This was a ZenGarden story, so the planting and bushes were of utmost importance, even though the garden theme was a pumpkin. I’m looking forward to the next ZenGarden haiku/flower prompt!
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Hi Juma, I enjoyed reading this story. I enjoyed the way you built up excitement through the children. Children always see things differently and more excitedly. A lovingly told tale, with a tinge of the unexpected.
Hello Eric! I so agree with you about how exciting it can be seeing a story through the eyes of children. You’re a master of that!
It’s difficult to put twists in flash fiction, but you excellently managed to do it. Looking back, your foreshadowing was done perfectly, and yet the ending was out of the blue, but endearing, for me. The way the children were talking about Michael visiting them in a dream and then sensing him was an excellent foresight on your part to hint at the ending. Perfectly relevant to the theme too! Great job.
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What a beautifully written comment, Pragya. The art of writing good comments may be just as good as the art of writing good stories. I loved your picking up on the foreshadowing, and the hints in the story here and there. I love stories that surprise you in the end, but upon re-reading, you realize the answers were there all along. I’m glad you think I achieved that to some extent!
Your story reaffirms the statement ‘from great sadness comes great joy’. Lovely story with a hopeful twist, and something extra for the family to look forward to.
This means a lot coming from you, Carrie. You’ve written on a similar theme in your beautiful story “Homecoming”. I always appreciate your comments, and am very glad you liked the story. It’s one that is dear to my heart.
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