Broken Soul
Who is the narrator?28 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Maria Jose. Right now I can't even begin to think who it might be. While I'm thinking, I want to say that this is a wonderful flash and so very dark. What a tragic outcome. A stab in the dark. Is it Poe? All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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Hi Maria Jose. Right now I can't even begin to think who it might be. While I'm thinking, I want to say that this is a wonderful flash and so very dark. What a tragic outcome. A stab in the dark. Is it Poe? All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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It IS Poe. You were spot on.
Thanks for reading.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I was thinking of Virginia Woolf, not sure if I'm right or not but I do love what you've written here from this narrator. Emotional, dramatic and well done. (Hope I'm right)
cheers
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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I was thinking of Virginia Woolf, not sure if I'm right or not but I do love what you've written here from this narrator. Emotional, dramatic and well done. (Hope I'm right)
cheers
Comment Written 22-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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No, I was talking about Edgar Allan Poe. I just read a short biography and wanted to write about him.
Thanks for your generous review.
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Maria.
My guess would have to be Mr Poe. I love the raven and have converted a few Filipinos to attempt poetry, in English because of that perfect piece.
Very well written is this tragic tale and not a word out of place that I could see.
Great job.
Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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G'day Maria.
My guess would have to be Mr Poe. I love the raven and have converted a few Filipinos to attempt poetry, in English because of that perfect piece.
Very well written is this tragic tale and not a word out of place that I could see.
Great job.
Cheers Fez
Comment Written 21-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2017
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You're always very generous when rating, Fez. Thanks so much.
And yes, it's Mr Poe. I love The Raven as well.
Comment from Sis Cat
Edgar Allan Poe? It fits the mood and the tenor. This is an excellent flash fiction of loss and despair that kept me guessing on the identity of the narrator. These lines appear biographical for Poe:
I turn to the written word to forget my sorrows and create black tales of fear and horror. It does help a bit ... sometimes. I also turn to the bottle and it blesses me with the oblivion I crave.
His loss of a loved one reminds me of his poem "Lenore."
This is an excellent piece of flash fiction. Let me know if I am right about the narrator's identity.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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Edgar Allan Poe? It fits the mood and the tenor. This is an excellent flash fiction of loss and despair that kept me guessing on the identity of the narrator. These lines appear biographical for Poe:
I turn to the written word to forget my sorrows and create black tales of fear and horror. It does help a bit ... sometimes. I also turn to the bottle and it blesses me with the oblivion I crave.
His loss of a loved one reminds me of his poem "Lenore."
This is an excellent piece of flash fiction. Let me know if I am right about the narrator's identity.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2017
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You are right, Andre.
Thanks for your review.
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Yeah!
Comment from royowen
Well the person must be male, unless...? But no I haven't got a clue Maria, but it sounds like fictional horror on its own! But it does sound like Edgar Allan Poe? Yes...no? Who led a tragic life, father left when young, mother died of TB, as did his wife/cousin who was 13 when they married, he was 26, died in someone else's clothes at 40...mysteriously. What a mess. Well done, how do I know? I guessed! Blessings, excellent job, Roy
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Well the person must be male, unless...? But no I haven't got a clue Maria, but it sounds like fictional horror on its own! But it does sound like Edgar Allan Poe? Yes...no? Who led a tragic life, father left when young, mother died of TB, as did his wife/cousin who was 13 when they married, he was 26, died in someone else's clothes at 40...mysteriously. What a mess. Well done, how do I know? I guessed! Blessings, excellent job, Roy
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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You got it right. Thanks for reviewing, Roy.
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Well done
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I have no idea who but I truly love the old fashioned way of stating what is going on and the story is excellent, because when one loved one dies, the other is not far behind.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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I have no idea who but I truly love the old fashioned way of stating what is going on and the story is excellent, because when one loved one dies, the other is not far behind.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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Thanks for your review, Barb. The answer is Edgar Allan Poe.
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
This is a fantastic Flash fiction on guess who, it sounds very familiar, but just don't know who it is. hmm... Interesting. Love the artwork as well, it certainly fits the story well. ~Kerry
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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This is a fantastic Flash fiction on guess who, it sounds very familiar, but just don't know who it is. hmm... Interesting. Love the artwork as well, it certainly fits the story well. ~Kerry
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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Thanks, Kerry. The narrator is Poe. I've just been reading a biography for children and I decided to write this.
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Your welcome, Maria, sorry I'm late with replies:))
Comment from RGstar
I think you are the narrator, though the narrative might be about another...unless this is a quote.
But, I thought even though Poe's mother might have died of tuberculosis, I don't think her. I thought of a child actress called Lucille Ricksen, who died in 1925 age 14 after being famous in her many films of the silent era. She died of a heart attack, and father left during her illness in which her mother collapsed over her on her sick bed and died of a heart attack. She would later die. But...can't remember her going to the bottle.
Nope, not a clue otherwise.
Wishing you a great Sunday.
RG
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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I think you are the narrator, though the narrative might be about another...unless this is a quote.
But, I thought even though Poe's mother might have died of tuberculosis, I don't think her. I thought of a child actress called Lucille Ricksen, who died in 1925 age 14 after being famous in her many films of the silent era. She died of a heart attack, and father left during her illness in which her mother collapsed over her on her sick bed and died of a heart attack. She would later die. But...can't remember her going to the bottle.
Nope, not a clue otherwise.
Wishing you a great Sunday.
RG
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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The narrator is Poe himself.
The story of Lucille Ricksen is most interesting.
Thanks for your review. Have a lovely day.
Comment from pbomar1115
I'm sorry but I haven't a clue who this unfortunate person is. In fact, if I didn't see the artwork, I would think a narrator is a man. For instance, the narrator said, "The love of my life is dying and I'm unable to alleviate her pain. Surely, a person would not use these words if the person is the narrator's mother.
Phillip
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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I'm sorry but I haven't a clue who this unfortunate person is. In fact, if I didn't see the artwork, I would think a narrator is a man. For instance, the narrator said, "The love of my life is dying and I'm unable to alleviate her pain. Surely, a person would not use these words if the person is the narrator's mother.
Phillip
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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The narrator is a man indeed. It's Poe. The woman in the picture is Annabelle Lee, the character of one of his poems.
Thanks for reading.
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Thanks.
Comment from Bichon
A very intriguing and unique story. I'm not sure who the famous narrator is, I really have no idea! Nonetheless, you did a great job on this one.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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A very intriguing and unique story. I'm not sure who the famous narrator is, I really have no idea! Nonetheless, you did a great job on this one.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2017
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It's Poe.
Thanks for reading.
