Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This hundred word story, One Damn Dollar, has a great message of hope and charity coming from others. Helping, when in need oneself, is a true sign of a pure heart.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017

Thanks Bill, for your thoughtful and affirming review.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi JoAnn. Congrats on your contest win with this great 100 word story. This story really emphasizes that it is far better to give than to receive, and that helping others can make a person feel good. It's not easy to write a whole story in a mere 100 words, but your story speaks volumes, your closing line packs a powerful punch, and your story delivers a great message for your reader. Grrreat job on this! ~ ~ Connie

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words, Connie. Much appreciated

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

I missed this contest, but I thought you did a great job. Congrats on your win! I found one nit.

"How much ya need boy?"--Suggest comma before boy.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2017

Thanks, Russell for the review and that needed correction also. Much appreciated.

Comment from Elizabeth Henderson

Excellent

Good story. Touching. I could picture the homeless man's plight and the boy wanting a flower for his mom - not easy to do in 100 words. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for reading and the thoughtful review.

Comment from hari anand

Excellent

No wonder you are winning this contest as I think yours is the only story which ends naturally at word 'Hundred'. It doesn't look forced. And there is a beautiful message in there. Thank you for entering, best of luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2017

Thanks so much!

Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

This is really a very interesting story for something that can be related to the reader in only 100 words. The image works perfectly with the storyline. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2017

Thanks much!

reply by Thal1959 on 26-Jul-2017

You're welcome - it was my pleasure.

Comment from emptypage

Excellent

This is lovely. It's not only well-told, it is inspiring and original. And it made looking on the bright side seem easy, which it isn't.

I love the images in my head from your words. Lovely.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for your lovely review.

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Made me smile. Good old-fashioned heartwarming story. We could use more kindness and selflessness these days, when the opposites is more widespread. :)

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks, Phyllis.

Comment from LaRosa

Excellent

You definitely met the requirements, right down to the last one hundred.
It's pulled on the heart strings as we think of the homeless.
Then a child's heart is broken and he finds a hero.
Beautifully told.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks so much!

Comment from Mustang Patty

Exceptional

thank you for sharing your entry in the one hundred contest. Within the scant one hundred words, you have managed to build a main character, make us aware of his situation, and solve the problem.

This is a well written piece and I wish you well in the contest,

~patty~

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thanks so much for this wonderfully generous 6 stars. My favorite froggy green-haha.