Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hey, Dean...

By stories end, good ole boy, Thad is looking a bit peaked. He had such potential too. Just sayin'

As always, the graphics are super.

The best of luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)

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Comment from artisart4u

Excellent

Scary, your tale is a good Halloween poem and it is well put together.

You said it is not meant for kids, well some adults too.
I tried writing one and all I came up with was kids trick or treating. So, I got out of the minute contest.

Good luck with your poem.

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Comment from drivenbackward

Excellent

Good poem, Dean. I liked it. Might not have hit me as hard as some of your other stuff, but you weaved this well to hit hard with the ending. Perfect picture as well. Good luck.

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Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Author: O.K. . . . VERY creepy. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and a chill made me shiver as if someone had walked behind me, stirring up a slight breeze. You are the master, MYSTERY writer! livelylinda

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Hah-ha, well not according to the voters in this contest, Linda, but I am happy to know that you think so, at least. That's some comfort, anyhow.

I do appreciate your review, and for letting me know that it worked for you. In my game, creating chills and making one look over their shoulder is what it's truly all about.

Thanks so much again, my friend, and have yourself a fantastic weekend.

Happy haunting! :}

Comment from DragonSkulls

Exceptional

Wow. Fantastic write, D. I was wondering when the 'Halloween' aspect was going to come into play. Great storytelling, friend. You always find the perfect pics as well. Keep it up. Best of luck in the booth. Have a good one.

Ron

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Ron, I really appreciate that. Good luck to you as well, my friend. I had a lot of fun creating this one!

Have a fantastic weekend, Ron.

Comment from Joe_P

Excellent

I thought this poem might have been about Tad Jones, the musician, but I was wrong. Thaddeus Jones is a bewitched magician with a link to the Devil himself. Now, he is gone, drawn in by the demons he let loose upon the world. The narrator's mission is to seal the evil box, but Jones' image stares at him from the mirror. Very nice.

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Thanks very much, Joe, and the name of my doomed protagonist was inspired by Tad Jones, so you are partially correct, LOL.

I sincerely appreciate the indepth review and great comments. It isn't faring too well in the contest right now, but it is still early yet.

Have yourself a fantastic weekend, Joe, and I'll catch you on the flip side. :}

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

Geesch, gonna have to back off on reviewing Halloween items for the day - am unsure I'll be able to face sunset at the moment. Excellent entry - very scary and extremely ghoulish with a pinch of...oh my god... for good measure. Well done tome...AT=/

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Thanks a million, Jean, and I'm really glad that you liked this. Not doing too ell in the contest, but it's still early.

I sincerely appreciate your encouraging review just the same, my dear friend. :}

Comment from mikemagine

Exceptional

Happy Halloween right back at you! :-) This is di-sturbing! Poor Thaddeus! What a fate! This is based on a true story?! I wouldn't be at all surprised. Evil of MANY kinds, countless kinds, exists...even in our world as we know it!!

VERY well constructed, this! I can't see any flaws, either.

Mike

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for the exceptional rating and outstanding comments, Mike. It isn't doing too well in the voting booth, but it is still very early in the game.

Thanks again, my friend. :}

reply by mikemagine on 10-Oct-2014

Sure thing!

Comment from ProjectBluebook

Excellent

Creepy -- creepy -- gruesome! I'm surprised you did not have music to this one. I'm about scared out of my brogans. This is a creepy six for sure, but I'm one star shy. Nice Helloween contest. Think you are the creator? This is a masterpiece, I wish you good luck in the contest, I may be watchin' Count your bones... spook-a-doo, boo...

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Thanks, DoLoco, but it's not doing too well in the contest right now. It is still early, though, so maybe things will pick up. I couldn't promote it very highly, I was nearly out of funny money. Promoting this one broke my bank, LOL!

reply by ProjectBluebook on 10-Oct-2014

Yep, I know the pain. I'm still reviewing for some funny money. I ain't gonna post a chapter until I can get it on the front page. the first chapter is the most important chapter. I saw Mikey boy in there, too. I saw that ugly wart-faced witch of his. How is Mikey boy doing in the contest>

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

The style of this poem reminds me of reading something written long ago. the pictures are effective. It's hard to believe this hollow day started from a simple religious feast day.

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

Yeah, isn't it, though, seaglass?

Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging comment, my friend.

Be well, and have a lovely weekend. :}