A Compilation of Short stories
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Comment from susand3022
Oh, No! Not THAT noise Ulla!!! Poor Illich! My sister came home and heard that noise once... I'm not even going to Tell you what happened after that! ;) (I guess you're not even going to tell me what happened after this either are you!) LOL That's a good 75-word Flash. Good luck with the contest :)
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Oh, No! Not THAT noise Ulla!!! Poor Illich! My sister came home and heard that noise once... I'm not even going to Tell you what happened after that! ;) (I guess you're not even going to tell me what happened after this either are you!) LOL That's a good 75-word Flash. Good luck with the contest :)
Comment Written 06-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Susan. I'm so sorry what happened to your sister. It must be horrific. I will leave it up to your imagination what happened next in my wee story. Ulla:)))
Comment from Bill Schott
This seventy-five-word flash fiction story, Such Is Life, finds Nadya going at it under the sheets with, well, let's see, Ilich's best friend in the world. Unless, of course, the familiar sound is Nadya shrieking like a banshee trying to get her baby eagles to take food from her.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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This seventy-five-word flash fiction story, Such Is Life, finds Nadya going at it under the sheets with, well, let's see, Ilich's best friend in the world. Unless, of course, the familiar sound is Nadya shrieking like a banshee trying to get her baby eagles to take food from her.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2020
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Hehehe, what are you like? Thanks for a great review that made me laugh. I think your first guess is probably right. All best. Ulla:))
Comment from Sugarray77
You have written a poignant story about someone anticipating a loving home... only to find heartache and betrayal in a cold, cruel world. This story makes an impact with assumption and innuendo... Good luck.
Melissa
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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You have written a poignant story about someone anticipating a loving home... only to find heartache and betrayal in a cold, cruel world. This story makes an impact with assumption and innuendo... Good luck.
Melissa
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Melissa. I so appreciate your review. I'm glad you liked it. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment from estory
A nice study in what you can do with 75 words. I like how you set the scene and the mood with these vivid descriptions of the Moscow apartment and the smell of food contrasting with the cold air outside. I actually thought the ending was kind of obtuse enough to leave one guessing. This could go in a number of directions. estory
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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A nice study in what you can do with 75 words. I like how you set the scene and the mood with these vivid descriptions of the Moscow apartment and the smell of food contrasting with the cold air outside. I actually thought the ending was kind of obtuse enough to leave one guessing. This could go in a number of directions. estory
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot,estory, and I'm glad you liked it. I actually enjoyed writing this little story. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment from Brett Matthew West
NOTE: I am a mountain person, so really like your picture.
REVIEW:
-The first paragraph paints the illusion that Moscow is cold and foreshadows what occurs. Descriptive words used to demonstrate this are "freezing tongues".
-He would wonder where Nadya was, particularly since he was expecting her to be home.
-Ending answers his question where Nadya is, only she is probably doing something she should not be doing.
-This introduction could well lead to an expanded story.
-Hand-counted 75 words, so meets that contest requirement.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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NOTE: I am a mountain person, so really like your picture.
REVIEW:
-The first paragraph paints the illusion that Moscow is cold and foreshadows what occurs. Descriptive words used to demonstrate this are "freezing tongues".
-He would wonder where Nadya was, particularly since he was expecting her to be home.
-Ending answers his question where Nadya is, only she is probably doing something she should not be doing.
-This introduction could well lead to an expanded story.
-Hand-counted 75 words, so meets that contest requirement.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Brett.I'm a mountain prson as well. i actually live in the mountains. This was a great review. Ulla:))
Comment from JudyE
This is an excellent entry for the 75 words flash fiction competition. You leave the reader to draw their own conclusion to this story but it doesn't seem as if the outcome will be good. Good luck.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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This is an excellent entry for the 75 words flash fiction competition. You leave the reader to draw their own conclusion to this story but it doesn't seem as if the outcome will be good. Good luck.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Judy. I really appreciate it. Ulla:)))
Comment from Sankey
Nadya in there getting knocked up with someone else, huh! Good write up mate. I was off for three days as our Internet was down. Glad to be back. Keep em coming.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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Nadya in there getting knocked up with someone else, huh! Good write up mate. I was off for three days as our Internet was down. Glad to be back. Keep em coming.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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Oh my. how you can say it, Geoff. LOL But right you are. That is what is happening! Thank you so much for the the lovely stars. Ulla:)))
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Yeah well her hubby or??? knew her grunting or whatever sounds hehe.
Comment from royowen
I always set my imagination in motion, but always come up with so many scenarios, I can never guess, being a linear thinker, rather than an imaginative one I can't guess, but being in Moscow does intrigue, (I've actually been there, and a few other Russian cities. Well done dear Ulla, good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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I always set my imagination in motion, but always come up with so many scenarios, I can never guess, being a linear thinker, rather than an imaginative one I can't guess, but being in Moscow does intrigue, (I've actually been there, and a few other Russian cities. Well done dear Ulla, good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 02-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Roy. I'm afraid there's only one outcome of this story. I've been to Russia as well, especially when it was the USSR, which I suppose was part of the inspiration. All best. Ulla:)))
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Good job.
Comment from damommy
Ooops! Bad girl is Nadya. What a heart-breaking thing for Ilich to come home to. You set the scene and told the story in so few words, it's amazing. Beautiful photo to go with it.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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Ooops! Bad girl is Nadya. What a heart-breaking thing for Ilich to come home to. You set the scene and told the story in so few words, it's amazing. Beautiful photo to go with it.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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That, she sure is. Thanks a lot for your great review, Yvonne. Ulla:)))
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It can't be good, no matter what. I first thought somebody had done something bad and Nadya was kidnapped or something. Now I'm wondering if Nadya isn't the bad person and having an affair. Either way it's not good. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Good luck.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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It can't be good, no matter what. I first thought somebody had done something bad and Nadya was kidnapped or something. Now I'm wondering if Nadya isn't the bad person and having an affair. Either way it's not good. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Good luck.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2020
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Thanks a lot, Barbara. I so appreciate your review. Ulla:)))
