Amidst the Shells
a 60 word story11 total reviews
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
You did a great job of telling a complete story in so few words, managing character, setting, and plot in a very believable manner. The dialogue helped to put the point of your story across. I truly enjoyed this.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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You did a great job of telling a complete story in so few words, managing character, setting, and plot in a very believable manner. The dialogue helped to put the point of your story across. I truly enjoyed this.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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Verna, thank you so much for your wonderful review of my shortie. I am also thrilled by those six bright stars. Rod
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I don't give those too much--just for those that "strike" me as having something extra!
Comment from T B Botts
Well done on this short story Rod. Congratulations on winning the contest. You had a great entry. I'll have to check out your other work.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Well done on this short story Rod. Congratulations on winning the contest. You had a great entry. I'll have to check out your other work.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Tom, for the praise and the congrats. Rod
Comment from Bill Schott
This sixty-word flash fiction story, Amidst the Shells, has the required word count and defines simply the moral courage that is learned, displayed, and then inspiring.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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This sixty-word flash fiction story, Amidst the Shells, has the required word count and defines simply the moral courage that is learned, displayed, and then inspiring.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Thank you, Bill, for your review of my shortie.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Bullying is not a good thing ever. Many like to bully, and for some reason they are never winners. They soon realize that it's cruel, not one bit smart when they pick on nonbullies.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Bullying is not a good thing ever. Many like to bully, and for some reason they are never winners. They soon realize that it's cruel, not one bit smart when they pick on nonbullies.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2022
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Thank you, Rosemary, for your review of my shortie.
Comment from Begin Again
Bravo! A few words to share a lesson so many of our younger children need to hear now so they can form a better outlook on how their future should be. Good luck in the contest.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Bravo! A few words to share a lesson so many of our younger children need to hear now so they can form a better outlook on how their future should be. Good luck in the contest.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 14-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Carol.
Comment from Wendy G
What a lovely description "that one pearl amidst all the broke shells"! I enjoyed your story, with the fine words of the grandpa, and the child's courage in facing the bullies and protecting the girl. Well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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What a lovely description "that one pearl amidst all the broke shells"! I enjoyed your story, with the fine words of the grandpa, and the child's courage in facing the bullies and protecting the girl. Well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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I am delighted you enjoyed my story and especially my closer, Wendy. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from lancellot
Well, I think I see a winner here. People, especially a certain demographic of people, love stories of bullies and people sticking up to the bullies to defend the weak. I sometimes think, many writers were bullied as kids so these types of subjects rings true to them.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Well, I think I see a winner here. People, especially a certain demographic of people, love stories of bullies and people sticking up to the bullies to defend the weak. I sometimes think, many writers were bullied as kids so these types of subjects rings true to them.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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I truly appreciate your encouraging review. Many thanks for sharing, Lancellot.
Comment from LisaMay
Petey will be a good man. He has taken his grandpa's moral advice on board and has become a defender of the weak, even at the cost of injury to himself. Mr. Grayson recognizes the value of Petey's behaviour.
Your story is a charming and effective moral tale, nicely told within the strictures of 60 words.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Petey will be a good man. He has taken his grandpa's moral advice on board and has become a defender of the weak, even at the cost of injury to himself. Mr. Grayson recognizes the value of Petey's behaviour.
Your story is a charming and effective moral tale, nicely told within the strictures of 60 words.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you, Lisa, for your wonderful review of my shortie.
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Comment from Cindy Warren
Yep, Petey's a pearl. Too bad he's one in a million. Way to many people stand by and do nothing when someone else is being hurt. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Yep, Petey's a pearl. Too bad he's one in a million. Way to many people stand by and do nothing when someone else is being hurt. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you, Cindy, for sharing my story. indeed Petey did what too few do.
Comment from Anne Johnston
This is a great story, for the contest. How often does something like this happen on the playgrounds? So glad Petey tried to protect the little girl. I like your closing lines very much.
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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This is a great story, for the contest. How often does something like this happen on the playgrounds? So glad Petey tried to protect the little girl. I like your closing lines very much.
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Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Anne, for praising my story and endorsing my ending.
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You are welcome
