Comment from Zue65

Excellent

As I always say, you are the ultimate Emperor of the horror genre and nobody can take way that crown. But I have to be honest, I like the more subtle Dean as you have written a poem inspired by royowens in which you excelled too. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2015

I'm a bit of an anomaly where my writing is concerned, Susan. Even I can't remain in the dark all of the time. It just isn't in my nature to do so. Still, my passion for writing lies with the horror genre, but my convictions, faith and spirituality and love of God supersedes even my own passions.
Any talents were are given come from God, as the Devil can create nothing. He is an equal opportunity destroyer. So in reality, even my darker works are gifts from God. If I have any true gifts for writing at all, it is God who grants them.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review my latest Tiny Tale of Terror. I sincerely appreciate it!
~Dean :)

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is a great one, Dean. I love the author notes. They have me rolling on the floor. Might be time for me to work on another creepy horror story. Take care, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

I wish someone would contribute soon besides Michaelk and me, Debbie. Please, feel free to do so at any time.
Thanks so much for your complimentary comments.
~Dean :}

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Is this the only way to get to his friend's house? In order for me to suspend belief, you'd have to add something like "Still he couldn't risk traffic on the main road. Monster trucks could crush his small bike. His own ten year old body would be roadkill."

Also, where did the pitchfork come from? Did the scarecrow hold one? Or do we read between the lines to see a serial killer repositioning the scarecrow and replacing it?

Aside from these two questions, the terse sentences where every word counts makes this a gore for gore's sake story.
King does the same thing now and again. :-)


And where did the pitchfork come from?

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Many scarecrows have pitchforks either leaning near their posts, stuck in the ground near them, or wired directly to the post they're mounted on, at least in my neck-of-the-woods, Shari. I assume mine was just such a scarecrow. Besides, if a scarecrow can make itself come alive, do you really think it would have much difficulty making a pitchfork appear? Illusionist Cris Angel makes things appear out of thin air, and he's human...I think, lol.

As for the shortcut, some things in flash fiction must be left to speculation for the sake of brevity. You're forced to choose to include what you feel is important, and what you think is not. Let's face it, the majority of kids today are lazy and will risk life and limb to make things easier on themselves. And if you live way out in the country as I do, sometimes one way is the only way to get from point A to point be, and you take your chances.

~Dean

reply by Spitfire on 01-Dec-2015

Okay, you made your points. :-)

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Yeah, and it sits right on top of my head, Shari, LOL. ;-)

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Jeez Louise, this scared the daylights out of me, Dean. I really don't like scarecrows, and now I have the horrible picture of poor crucified Timmy in my head! As always, you deliver the horror in spades, my friend.

:) Bev

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks, Bev. I'm glad you enjoyed this latest edition of Tiny Tales of Terror. One day I hope to see a 100 word story written by you in the book.
Take care!
~Dean :}

reply by Writingfundimension on 01-Dec-2015

I'm really challenged by short flash, Dean, to be honest. I don't think I'd do anything nearly as good as you can. But I'll think about it.

:) Bev

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks for considering it, Bev. Look at it as a way to say a lot with very few words. It also helps you when you write longer stories to omit the unnecessary.
~Dean

reply by Writingfundimension on 01-Dec-2015

I'll keep that in mind, Dean. You make a very good point :)

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, this one is pretty gory and bloody! brilliant piece of writing that sets the atmosphere well before the main event my friend, Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks for checking out my latest edition of Tiny Tales of Terror, Eric. I very much appreciate your comments.
~Dean

reply by Eric1 on 02-Dec-2015

It was a pleasure Dean

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Stupid little Timmy. Why does he continue to use the path through the cornfields? Clearly, he deserved what he got. My only question--where's the scarecrow? I hope he doesn't work his way up to Michigan!

Well done, Dean. You're always entertaining.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Hahaha, I hope not either, Green Lake Girl. I live in southern Ohio myself, and Michigan is much too close!
Thanks for reading and commenting on my latest Tiny Tale of Terror. I sincerely appreciate it as always.
~Dean :}

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a good scary scare-crow tale Dean. A very frightening paddock of corn that Timmy should well have stayed out of. Like the way you carry the scary stuff through to your notes.

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks for reading and commenting on my latest Tiny Tale of Terror, Pearl. I sincerely appreciate it as always.
~Dean :}

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I am scared of scarecrows myself. I have no idea why and don't know if I have ever actually seen one but the thought scares me. This was a creepy winner. Gretchen

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks for reading and commenting on my latest Tiny Tale of Terror, Gretchen. I sincerely appreciate it as always.
~Dean :}

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well this certainly is filled with terror. Good job on the genre. Your story is short enough to make the point without belaboring the gore. Good job with the artwork. I see no changes. Good job and thanks for sharing [I think]. [only kidding]. You have a great knack for this genre--your grandfather would be/is proud.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2015

Thanks for reading and commenting on my latest Tiny Tale of Terror, Jan. I sincerely appreciate it as always.
~Dean :}

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Excellent and I thnk I remember a story on tv that scared the bejeebers out of me at the time and this one did the same for being so short.
Have you been tested?

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2015

Hahaha, yes, I have, Barb. As long as I keep taking my medication to make the voices in my head stop talking to me, I'm just fine and no one is any real immediate danger. At least I don't think they are...

SHUT UP, BE QUIET! CAN'T YOU SEE I AM SPEAKING TO BARB HERE!??! So sorry about that, heh-heh...

Now, where were we before we were so RUDELY interrupted? Oh yeah...I think you're referring to a TV movie titled Dark Night of the Scarecrow, which was released around 1981 or so. I have a copy of it, and I'll provide it for you here so you can be scared while watching it as much as you'd like.



How's THAT for a thank you, huh, Barb?
Don't mention it...

Heh-heh...
~Dean ;)

reply by Barb Hensongispsaca on 30-Nov-2015

You know you did not have to really remind me but I am glad to know you knew what I was referring to. You know? Of corse you do. the voices told you so.