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Guilty until proven innocent.

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Comment from Kooky Clown
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I am not a horror and gore reader normally but you tempted me to read your story and in a macabre way I kind of enjoyed reading it does mean I am changing?

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    No, no, please don't change. LOL! This story is even a little out of my comfort zone. But when Dean invited me to give it a try, I didn't know how I could say no. Thank you so much for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Yikes! I loved the psycho angle myself, but then what do I know about such things as incriminating evidence and mass murders? I do, however, know what I enjoy reading and I must confess, as gruesome as it was, this story was VERY entertaining...mwaaahaha

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    Yes, Dawn, my dear, this one is even a little outside my own comfort zone. LOL! That's what makes the reviews so special from those of you who don't particularly care for the genre. Thank you so much for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
reply by Dawn Munro on 01-Aug-2016
    Writing horror is outside mine, too, but I do, occasionally... :) I actually was a horror buff at one time, but age has made me a sissy. *grin*
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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That is how a lot of horror movies end, leaving the viewer wondering! In this case, the reader. That was really the best way to end this one, we will never know. Very clever story, Ric, really well written, and yes, the images you evoked were horrendous! :) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    Thank you so much, Sandra Mitchell, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Yes, I leave many things that I write wide open at the end. It sort of reminds me of old-time movies and books, and it also allows me to go back at another time and expand the piece. I appreciate you! :-)
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi Ric,

I have to say that I liked the fact that this wasn't all rounded up nice and neat like. Invariably this was the case n these things.

Odd tone which suits the piece very well.

and rustled him back into the room - not sure about rustled here, maybe bustled?

Entirely his fault, he thought, if only he had warned the authorities.
- if this is his though it should be My instead of his and I instead of he.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    Thank you so much, Giraffmang, for taking time to read my story. Your, kind words, suggestions, and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from seaglass
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This is great writing and held my interest. For some reason, I figured him to me a mental case and the killer from the beginning. Probably because I recently watched that old movie, 'Secret Window' with Johnny Dep. However, one could develop this into a longer story and prove his innocence.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    Thank you so much, Seaglass, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. I haven't seen "Secret Window" but I did think as I was writing that it might be fun to carry this piece on a little. Thanks, again. :-)
Comment from Gloria ....
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My word, Tom sounds like my kind of guy ... pondering all afternoon before deciding nothing. It's a wonderful way to while away the time.

Super scary story Ric and a wonderful addition to Dean's contest. I wish you all the very best in the voting booth cause you skeered me. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    Skeered You! I wouldn't think of you as the type to be skeered of anything, but it does seem that you're beginning to talk like me. LOL! Thank you so much sweet lady for taking time to read my story; and of course, for your wonderful and generous six-star review that is like having whipped cream and a cherry on top of my strawberries and shortcake. Ye-a-a-ah ba-a-by! I don't know where that came from, because I hate that actor, I think his name is Mike Meyers (Gold Member). :-)
Comment from Dean Kuch
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 photo Gay Ghoul_zpsir1z7cw9.png ...Well... if it isn't my old fiend...e-r-r-r, heh-heh...friend, Bobby Brainchild. How's it hangin', Bobby? Down and to the left, heh-heh?
Okay, I'm here to see what you've dug up from your trove of terror tomes for all the little boils and ghouls out there.
Time to dig in, heh-heh-heh...

"Quite a sight below, hundreds of luscious, bubble-butt cheeks strolling the beach, twisting up and down, more hanging out than in those skimpy bikinis." ... E-w-w-w-wwww... That sounds hideous, BB. I prefer a ghoul with a lot less skin and a few more bones...IF you know what I mean...

 photo Tom amp Jerry_zpsfutw9xwd.jpegTom and Jerry bought the side-by-side condominiums to spend vacations together. Now they were gone. ... Really, BB? Tom & Jerry, like the two of cartoon fame? I always knew that mouse would go first... eventually, heh-heh-heh...

"Home, and thirteen-hundred miles from the revulsion, Tom searched for his wallet, razor, toothbrush, and flip-flops, undoubtedly packed in the wrong suitcase.

He walked outside to retrieve his pistol from the car's glove box, obviously misplaced.

Nerves shot, Tom walked over, grabbed the newspaper and flipped it open. "Family of Six, Two Infants, Shot Pointblank in the Head and Sliced to Pieces."

As he stood, cop cars came to a screeching halt and the officers jumped out with pistols in hand, yelling, "Get on the ground."

Evidence linked Tom to every crime scene, a toothbrush, flip-flops, razor, and yes, his pistol.
... Well, kiddies. That's latitude for ya. No need to quibble over the longitude, the coppers already managed to get the drop on poor Tom. You could say they had him dead to rights, heh-heh-heh.

Good story, BB, very entertaining.
Here's lookin' at you, kid.
Until next time, this is Dr. Terry Fying signing off.

Pleasant Screams, hee-hee-hee...

Dr. Terry Fying's Skull-o-Meter

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 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016
    I woke up yesterday and knew there was something I needed to do. Then finally, early in the afternoon, I realized I hadn't entered your contest. My chance to rub elbows with the heavy weights, for the first time, and who would even know it was me. Thank you so much for taking time to read my story. I hope it sent just a chill or two. And remember, Tom might be watching you. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
reply by Dean Kuch on 01-Aug-2016
    You're very welcome, Ric, and I already KNOW that Tom is watching me. LOL...
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Comment from LIJ Red
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Sounds like old Tom had a split personality, with a really wicked Hyde side.
Or maybe he picked up a nasty poltergeist. A properly gruesome tale indeed.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016
    Thank you so much, LIJ Red, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Yes, this Tom character is a freaky dude, or was he framed. Damned if i know. :-)
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
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Oh, wow, what a piece to read.
Excellently described and very well told.
A fantastic piece for the contest and just as an old time midnight would be.
I would have followed up with a closing remark by the host to top it off. Something witty.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016
    Thank you so much, Barb, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Yes, I felt like it needed something, but I put it up so fast after remembering today was the deadline. Oh, well. Glad you liked it. :-)
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
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Hi, Ric

= This is a terrific story, and entry for the contest.
= You clearly show the guy is a loose cracker!
= Sure as hell glad the dude was NOT my neighbor.
= The best of luck in the contest. Hope you win!

(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ~ Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax





 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016
    Thank you so much, Jax, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and extraordinary six-star review from such a wonderful writer makes me want to jump up and down and do somersaults. Of course, if I did, I would sling my whole butt out of socket and wouldn't feel like enjoying it. So, I'll just say that it is greatly appreciated. Glad you liked it. :-)
reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 31-Jul-2016
    You are more than welcome. Well deserved. You should write more often, my friend. (*<*)
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016
    I just looked up today and remembered Dean had asked me to enter, and how could I miss the chance of playing with all you heavy weights. Maybe that isn't the right words. All you ultra professionals! ((HUG)) :-)
reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 31-Jul-2016
    LOL ... glad you took him up on the challenge! (*<*)