Comment from johnwilson

Excellent

I will vote for this as it is the best for the 100 word story I have read so far. This is so well done and, of course, the ending is just right! If I had a sixth star you would have it. I don't understand why we aren't given more because if it is deserving we ought to be able to award it! Bravo!

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

Thank you so much. I am truly an optimist. I have no idea where this story came from. It was a real challenge. There is evil in the world.

Comment from infinityyingyang

Excellent

This was such an intense story. You truly have a gift and congratulations on winning the contest. This was an amazing short story.

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

thank you, It was such an awful story to tell. In real life I am a complete optimist. I was a little shocked when I wrote this one.

Comment from Naham Mills

Excellent

I like the themes you explore and the language you use to do so. The structure is flawless by my eye. The content was amazing and I can't wait to see more of your work. Keep it up

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

thank you, this was such an ugly story to tell. In real like I am a cockeyed optimist, but this story just kind of happened.

Comment from Almahar826

Excellent

Wow, great story for 100 words. Though you were limited you did really well. The story was well written, love the flow of it. Even though it had some sad parts :( but you did wonderful job!! :) 5 stars!

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

thank you so much. This was such a sad story. In real life I am a "Cockeyed Optimits" just like in the musical South pacific. i am not sure where this story came from.

Comment from jpduck

Excellent

I thought this was a very clever piece of writing. It tells, vividly, a complete story in just one hundred words. Congratulations, and good luck with the contest.


Adrian

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

I both love and hate this story. We always think we have a choice in life. But it so much more complicated than that.

Comment from Tigerman55

Good

This is a case of Heads I Win and Tails you lose. Unfortunately, these words are sometimes based on fact not fiction. They tell of things we hope never happen to us.

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 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

That may be true, and I appreciate your opinion. I do believe we should explore other aspects of life. This type of thing did happen in Auschwitz where parents were asked to pick one of their children to live and one to die. Thank you for your review.

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

Yowch! No viable option :-( [Sophie's Choice, so to speak]

At least, if the woman gets the same three bullets she can
shoot the last three guards and maybe save her daughter. . .

I suspect however, three replacements showed up instantly.

You were as merciless as the Director's cadre!

 Comment Written 19-May-2016

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reply by the author on 19-May-2016

thank you for the review. I agree with you. I hope she gets them all but I don't know. I didn't like this story line but wrote it because this terrible type of choice did happen in concentration camps.

Comment from Gone but not forgotten

Excellent

YIKES! This was painful to the max. And who could possibly say if it was the right decision. There WAS no right decision. Only wrong ones. Very compelling. Very painful. Well done.

 Comment Written 18-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thank you so much. I know it is an ugly story, but evil has made people make those awful choices before. I hope it will eventually hate war and dictatorships.

Comment from RosieCus

Exceptional

A great story told in the flash of a gun lol. What a dilemma for your main character, but he made the right choice. Then another character has to make her choice, where the story ends, so we don't know what her decision will be. I think it's an excellent flash fiction story, so I will award it 6 stars. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 18-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

Thank you so much, It is a sad story. What a terrible choice?

reply by RosieCus on 18-May-2016

You're welcome

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

How terrifying. Made me think of the movie Sophie's Choice.
She had three bullets. I'll bet the director would have her shoot the mother and child behind her. Could she live with that? She made the right choice.

 Comment Written 18-May-2016

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reply by the author on 18-May-2016

thank you , It was scary and sad to write.