Comment from CrystieCookie999

Excellent

This is the kind of short-short story that will appeal to a wide audience, say age 9 and up. I don't remember inventing an imaginary friend, but for a few months I thought fairies and elves might visit a tiny corner of the backyard in my garden. I can see why this won! Nice job.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2019

I used to have an imaginary friend myself...
Thanks so much for reading.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. So cute! Congratulations on the win and the fun story about a child moving on from that wonderful time of imagination. But the imaginary friend lives on to tell the story!

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

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reply by the author on 26-May-2019

Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

MGC, I didn't see this entry but I am not surprised you won the flash fiction competition. It is very good with its suspense, sadness and reality all thrown in together. Fantastic and a belated congratulations! ~DD

 Comment Written 24-May-2019

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reply by the author on 25-May-2019

Thanks so much for this kind review.

Comment from A. Willow Bends

Exceptional

Just got to this one. Amazingly wonderful. Can see why this would be winner. I am so far behind. Forgive me! Just lots said in a flash. Fantastic job with great visual to compliment your words. :)
Wendy

 Comment Written 19-May-2019

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reply by the author on 21-May-2019

Thanks so much for the extra star. You are very kind.

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

Aw, sweet, sad as and moving little piece, as one grows leaves what was once a bliss. A new life begins without that special invisible pal that made the world a nice place.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018

Thanks for this kind review. Have a lovely weekend.

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

Congratulations on your win! That is a fantastic, well written piece of flash fiction. We all have to let go of our imaginary friends at some time! Evi

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks for this kind review, Evi. Take care.

Comment from mvbrooks

Exceptional

Poignant and reflective of so many childhoods. Whether one had an imaginary friend, or some other support, like a special toy, there came a time when the child let go of that item. congratulations on your win and your positive story.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks so much for this generous review and for the six stars.

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2018

Thanks again. You've made my day.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Excellent. Such a fine entry into the contest. Original and humorous. Many kids do have imaginary friends and you have carried the concept to the limit in this unique dribble. Well described and illustrated. Marilyn

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017

Thanks, Marilyn.

Comment from pbomar1115

Excellent

I don't think I ever observed the subtle ways a child change while growing. As a mother, this is easy, assuming that you are a mother.They're usually the ones to notice the small things.

Phillip

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2017

Thanks for reading, Phillip. I am indeed a mother. I have three kids.

reply by pbomar1115 on 09-Dec-2017

You know that world well then.

Phillip