Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

I was very bold, Dean, I read your horror poem, lucky for me apart from the tantalising drip, it was not that scary! You have encapsulated the essence of suspense and horror well in your 100 words. I dread to think what happens next, don't tell me! Hope you are doing well, haven't seen you on lately. Your book is coming out, Halloween you said. I heard yesterday mine will be out towards the end of October! Good luck in the contest. faye

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Yeah, I wish you all the luck in the world with your new book, Faye. Please let me know when it is available.
I'm a firm believer that horror doesn't always have to be an in-your-face, gory bloodbath. Sometimes a story is scarier because of what the author hasn't allowed us to see, like this tiny tale.
Thanks for giving it a shot. I know it took a lot for you to do so, and I appreciate it, very much.
~Dean :)

Comment from Delahay

Excellent

This was very well done and quite enjoyable. I am sorry you could not enter it in the contest is was written for. I really liked the part about Nina checking for her messages. I guess she's getting lonely.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

You bet she is, Delahay.
Thanks for reviewing my story. I do appreciate it.
~Dean

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, that is such a shame, I reckon this masterfully related story would have been a winner, lovely use of suspense and the background noises add to it, thank you for shat=ring your skill my friend.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

No, I doubt it would have won the contest, Eric. Have you seen my track record in contests since June? It's horrendous; I haven't won a single contest I've entered. But, there was a time once... Oh well, I guess we can't win ';em all, right? It would have been nice to at least be given the chance to enter it., you know?
Thanks much for the review, my friend. I appreciate it.
~Dean

reply by Eric1 on 18-Sep-2015

You are so welcome my friend, and that's why I don't enter them lol!

Comment from Linda Kay

Excellent

This genre is definitely your niche! You fit two "Boo!" Moments into 100 words. The phone call was the starting creepy event, followed by the bath water running. I'd be tempted to skip cleanliness-haha!

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Linda, always remember that, heh-heh..
Thanks so much for the positive review. I do appreciate it.
~Dean :}

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hey, Dean

...the bath is being drawn and I live alone? Gulp!

Of course, it may be Nina, that splashing ballerina who'll give your back a rub, while relaxing in the tub. Lol.

Not a scenario I would like to live with...being a shy guy. I also like my bath partners to be a little more lively!

Nice work spinning this tale with so few words...too bad about the contest, however. It would have made a good entry!

Like you say...

Bill

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2015

Yeah, I wouldn't put up with sharing my flat with Nina either, Bill. But as fate would have it, it appears my doomed protagonist has no say in the matter. What a drip the guy is, huh? He needs to learn to speak up for himself, tell Nina he's not dirty.

Some people will never learn...

Thanks fore the review, buddy.

~Dean

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is a great little horror story. Good job on the format. The artwork is awesome and so fitting. I see no changes. Your short story of sorts was a good read with a scary undertone.

Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Thanks for reading & reviewing it, Jan. I sure do appreciate it!
~Dean :)

Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi Dean...sorry i got ta answer my phone...helloĆ? Hello! shit...
I enjoyed your story but may never answer the phone while in a bath...
where have you been? ...I have missed you...did you have holidays...
padumachitta

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Who was it, Padu...on the phone, I mean? Hopefully it wasn't Nina's new beau. You know, they guy in the bathtub. hey, you never know, and stranger things have happened, LOL.
Thanks for reading this one and for the positive review. I do appreciate it.

~Dean

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is a great entry for the contest. I am sorry that you couldn't post it even after deleting one of your posts. I had similar problems myself at one stage. I think it would've done well.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

Frustrating, isn't it, Tomes, to say the least?
Thanks very much for the positive comments.
~Dean

reply by Tomes Johnston on 17-Sep-2015

My pleasure

Comment from petalangela

Excellent

Another masterpiece from the horror supreme. For some reason this one actually really got to me I am still shuddering as I review

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Ha, so good to see you've returned, Dean and with a chilling story that is guaranteed to make sure we take a shower and not a bath. Those bathtubs are truly just disasters waiting to happen in more ways than one as you have so thrillingly indicated.

The dripping faucet is a really nice touch as it tends to lull us into a false sense of security. Plus it sounds a tad like a quirky clock, so I dig it.

Great thriller dear friend.

Gloria

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2015