The Herd On the Hillside
Short Story30 total reviews
Comment from faragon
A wolf in sheep's clothing...I like your take on the old adage. You story can mean so many different things to one who takes the time to read it. I fear you are correct in that some of the evil has already taken over part of our normal lives. Nicely written. I enjoyed reading it.
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A wolf in sheep's clothing...I like your take on the old adage. You story can mean so many different things to one who takes the time to read it. I fear you are correct in that some of the evil has already taken over part of our normal lives. Nicely written. I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from ravenblack
This has got to be one of the most clever bits of horror flash fiction that I have ever read. You kept me off balance as picturing a were-sheep is pretty funny. Your final line dispells all sense of humor. Of course now, were-cows would be more effective lol. Seriously though, this is brilliant.
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This has got to be one of the most clever bits of horror flash fiction that I have ever read. You kept me off balance as picturing a were-sheep is pretty funny. Your final line dispells all sense of humor. Of course now, were-cows would be more effective lol. Seriously though, this is brilliant.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from Drew Delaney
An interesting play on words at the end. Yes, there have been wolves in sheep's clothing, since the beginning of time. Sad to say, they can be right in our midst without us knowing. Thanks for sharing this story. Drew
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An interesting play on words at the end. Yes, there have been wolves in sheep's clothing, since the beginning of time. Sad to say, they can be right in our midst without us knowing. Thanks for sharing this story. Drew
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Oh the master is at it again.
I will run out of 6 before the month is over with your writings.
Always a thrill and a journey of mystery as I start to read.
Magnificient as usual.
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Oh the master is at it again.
I will run out of 6 before the month is over with your writings.
Always a thrill and a journey of mystery as I start to read.
Magnificient as usual.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from nancy_e_davis
A new twist to a wolf in sheep clothing. A clever story I must say Mikey. Love the picture, they do look so harmless. LOL Well done. Good luck in the contest. Nancy
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A new twist to a wolf in sheep clothing. A clever story I must say Mikey. Love the picture, they do look so harmless. LOL Well done. Good luck in the contest. Nancy
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from Michaelk
Good job in following the prompt. I think maybe you took it a little too literally. :)
This was a fantastic story. What an original idea for a wolf to disguise itself as a sheep. That is the very last place anyone would look.
My twisted mind thinks, 'What happens when all the sheep have been eaten? Would the werewolves be able to tell each other apart when they're in disguise? Would a werewolf let a farmer shear its coat to keep its cover?'
Fantastic story.
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Good job in following the prompt. I think maybe you took it a little too literally. :)
This was a fantastic story. What an original idea for a wolf to disguise itself as a sheep. That is the very last place anyone would look.
My twisted mind thinks, 'What happens when all the sheep have been eaten? Would the werewolves be able to tell each other apart when they're in disguise? Would a werewolf let a farmer shear its coat to keep its cover?'
Fantastic story.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
There are many wolves dressed in sheep's clothing out there, and have been for centuries, but you are right, we don't see them, we only see the innocence. This is really good, Mikey, a horror story with a moral. Good luck in the contest, it's really good!! xsx sandra
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There are many wolves dressed in sheep's clothing out there, and have been for centuries, but you are right, we don't see them, we only see the innocence. This is really good, Mikey, a horror story with a moral. Good luck in the contest, it's really good!! xsx sandra
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from victor 66
A good story told without dialogue. It was clear, concise and there was no misunderstanding of the plot or the message. A successful predator is one who can blend in and gives no indication of intent. When the prey discovers what is about too occur, it's already too late to react. Good luck in the contest, Mikey.
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A good story told without dialogue. It was clear, concise and there was no misunderstanding of the plot or the message. A successful predator is one who can blend in and gives no indication of intent. When the prey discovers what is about too occur, it's already too late to react. Good luck in the contest, Mikey.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from gypsycaravan
Oh, mikey, what a truly powerful story. Yes, when did we let the wolves in sheep's clothing win the takeover. I believe it was when political correctness became more important than truth and justice. This one is a classic. No sixes left, but here are some extra stars for this fabulous write.********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
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Oh, mikey, what a truly powerful story. Yes, when did we let the wolves in sheep's clothing win the takeover. I believe it was when political correctness became more important than truth and justice. This one is a classic. No sixes left, but here are some extra stars for this fabulous write.********************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
Comment from emrpoems
This a masterpiece, a work of art and I always admire your language skills. My daughter would love your writing as she writes and speaks with much flair from the time she learnt to speak.
Love the title
Good use of metaphor we are like wolves in sheep clothing and we do not always detect the evil among us
Fantastic end lines
Sorry I do not have a six
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This a masterpiece, a work of art and I always admire your language skills. My daughter would love your writing as she writes and speaks with much flair from the time she learnt to speak.
Love the title
Good use of metaphor we are like wolves in sheep clothing and we do not always detect the evil among us
Fantastic end lines
Sorry I do not have a six
Comment Written 08-Jan-2015
