The Boogie Man
A story of crime and punishment17 total reviews
Comment from Shirley B
Dear Bob, I enjoyed this well written story of southern justice. When I lived in Coastal Georgia I lived about 50 miles from Waycross. I don't think that city would have any problem with this type of justice. Great writing, Shirley
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Dear Bob, I enjoyed this well written story of southern justice. When I lived in Coastal Georgia I lived about 50 miles from Waycross. I don't think that city would have any problem with this type of justice. Great writing, Shirley
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Hi Shirley - learned a bit. Didn't know you lived in God's Country. In the late 60's, there was an actual case of a Gstate Trooper, shooting a child rapist in the back seat of his car. Ruled that he was trying to escape. He was cuffed. No charges! Times change
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Yes, Bill when my first husband Randy and I were married we were stationed at Kings Bays Submarine Base In St. Mary's Ga. It is beautiful there. One of my favorite places to live. It's hot but you have an ocean to go play in. Here It's hot but the creeks are dry! LOL
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Well, no place is perfect! Loved your reply. Hugs, Bill
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I am so sorry I called you Bob! LOL I am on painkillers. :) I have a torn rotator cuff. Ouch! Forgive me please BILL!
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More alike than you think. I went last Monday to get a shot in my left shoulder for rotator cuff syndrome! It's hell getting old. Bill
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Hey Bill we aren't old until we are 85! LOL
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello BH,
This story had me at the edge of my seat and holding my breath. it brought back memories of The Shack.
I was hoping the poor little girl wasn't dead, but that's not how life works.
Very well done.
Have a great week.
Until next time,
Sonali
e on over and let(')s take a look."
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2014
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Hello BH,
This story had me at the edge of my seat and holding my breath. it brought back memories of The Shack.
I was hoping the poor little girl wasn't dead, but that's not how life works.
Very well done.
Have a great week.
Until next time,
Sonali
e on over and let(')s take a look."
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2014
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Thank you so much for reading and for the spot. There was actually a case in North Fl., where a State Trooper shot a vicious child molester in the back seat of his patrol car ... claimed he was trying to escape. Of course he was cuffed. No charges ever brought (late 60's)
Comment from Muffins
You mastered keeping the tone light, small town cheery until the end. The reader is not expecting the cops to take that road. It must be hard for cops to walk on such an evil scene and remind themselves that they cannot play judge, juror and the hangman. Wonderful story.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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You mastered keeping the tone light, small town cheery until the end. The reader is not expecting the cops to take that road. It must be hard for cops to walk on such an evil scene and remind themselves that they cannot play judge, juror and the hangman. Wonderful story.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Muffins - thank you so much. We get so few sixes, so I'm always humbled by one. I appreciate your kind and generous review. Bill
Comment from JW
While being a work of fiction, your story tells a tale that unfortunately happens far more often than most would want to accept.
So sad. And what a shame.
One positive note though, your story is well written.
Thanks for sharing this. JW
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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While being a work of fiction, your story tells a tale that unfortunately happens far more often than most would want to accept.
So sad. And what a shame.
One positive note though, your story is well written.
Thanks for sharing this. JW
Comment Written 25-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thanks for reading Jonathan and the kind remarks. There is some history here. In the late 1960's, a northern Florida State Trooper shot and killed a sadistic child rapist in the back seat of his police car. The story was that he was trying to escape. Of course, he was hand-cuffed. No charges, and for me, no problem. Bill
Comment from Titanx9
What a fantastic story, bhogg! Unfortunately, this story in indeed plausible and it pulls on the heart string to know t his kind of evil actually exists in our world. Even though it's been while since I have been on FanStory, I am delighted to see your writing can still captivate me in ways few writers on the site can. Thanks for an enjoyable read!
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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What a fantastic story, bhogg! Unfortunately, this story in indeed plausible and it pulls on the heart string to know t his kind of evil actually exists in our world. Even though it's been while since I have been on FanStory, I am delighted to see your writing can still captivate me in ways few writers on the site can. Thanks for an enjoyable read!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Well, I'm certainly glad that you dropped in. Thank you so much for your kind and generous review. There is some history here. A North Florida Trooper, in the late 1960's, shot and killed a child rapist and killer in the backseat of the police car. Trying to escape. Of course, he was handcuffed. No charges were ever filed. Warm regards, Bill
Comment from butterfly4265
Wow, I wasn't expecting that surprise ending! Very well written. The pace was kept up all the way from start to finish, and felt very natural. I also liked the characters and their relationships with each other (and the fresh waitress). Very well done and much enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Wow, I wasn't expecting that surprise ending! Very well written. The pace was kept up all the way from start to finish, and felt very natural. I also liked the characters and their relationships with each other (and the fresh waitress). Very well done and much enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thank you for reading and for your very kind feedback! Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from Nosha17
Well written story with a clear message. The perpetrator got his punishment, the officer thought he deserved. Such crimes are deplorable, but still one cannot take the law into one's own hands. Good descriptions, well drawn characters and good dialogue. Enjoyable read, realistically written. Faye
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Well written story with a clear message. The perpetrator got his punishment, the officer thought he deserved. Such crimes are deplorable, but still one cannot take the law into one's own hands. Good descriptions, well drawn characters and good dialogue. Enjoyable read, realistically written. Faye
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thank you for reading and for your very kind feedback! Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from Writingfundimension
It must be a terrible temptation for a policemen to come on a scene like you describe and not want to do exactly what Cooter did. Your story is believable because you take the time at the beginning to set the small-town stage so well. Well done, Bill.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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It must be a terrible temptation for a policemen to come on a scene like you describe and not want to do exactly what Cooter did. Your story is believable because you take the time at the beginning to set the small-town stage so well. Well done, Bill.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014
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Thank you. Positive feedback from writer's I admire are special!
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You're very welcome, Bill. :) Bev
Comment from bob cullen
My first thought. Isn't it wrong that sometimes true justice can only be administered illegally.
I must confess the ending stunned me.
You write well. The dialogue was fine but I do have a slight problem with the ending. I would hate to believe our police actually apply their own form of judgement
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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My first thought. Isn't it wrong that sometimes true justice can only be administered illegally.
I must confess the ending stunned me.
You write well. The dialogue was fine but I do have a slight problem with the ending. I would hate to believe our police actually apply their own form of judgement
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thank you for reading and for your very kind feedback! Both are appreciated. Bill
Comment from adewpearl
Characters effectively introduced in your opening
love the Cooter/Booger nicknames
I also like the teasing banter between friends
Listen, you sick shit - add comma for direct address
Excellent detail as things progress from friendly conversation to the dramatic turn of events and the chilling closing
Brooke
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Characters effectively introduced in your opening
love the Cooter/Booger nicknames
I also like the teasing banter between friends
Listen, you sick shit - add comma for direct address
Excellent detail as things progress from friendly conversation to the dramatic turn of events and the chilling closing
Brooke
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
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Thank you Brooke - I appreciate your reading and for your continuous support. Warm regards, Bill
