Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This hundred-word story, The Dare, is a fun reminder of some of the scary dares we took when younger. I guess this was probably pared down from a draft that was longer, since the last line says "...I found out Kera was the one missing."
Was someone missing? I count 98 words, so there is some room to lose this puzzler. How about this?

Imagine my surprise the next morning when I found out that Kera Sternwell was missing.

Same number of words in the final line.
Happy day.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Kera was the one who dared her. Could lose or add 2 words. Thanks for the suggestion-will check it out.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

Nice piece here. the challenge, the daree, the tension and then the eeriness in the final line.

A very effective piece of flash fiction.

All the best
G

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018

Thanks so much -appreciate the R&R.

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

This is a 100Word Flash Contest Entree rich in Theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Good luck with this and have a blessed day.
Dr Ricky 1024.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks so much. Have a nice weekend.

Comment from Rasmine

Excellent

Hello, frogbook, :)
Cool nick with your profile picture. Is this you? :P
I love your little story -- I do want to know what is next though. Maybe this could be a longer story?
I wish you luck in the contest.
Nome

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018

Thanks much for the great review-it is appreciated. As for the profile pic-can't reveal that-haha.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Oh dear. What happened to her? Now I wish this story could have been longer. This short story is just enough to get my curiosity up. Excellent cliff hanger that gets your readers wanting more. Best wishes in the contest.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018

Many thanks for reading and being left hanging on that cliff-haha.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Where are all those sixes when I need them most. Darn it! Of course, mine seldom make it past Sunday. I might have to start hanging on to a few for later. Thanks for sharing another entertaining micro-flash story. :-)

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018

Thanks so much Ric-appreciate the virtual 6 as much as a green one.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Great job on this flash fiction entry, JoAnn. Your reader is left wondering all kinds of things. I guess that's what Kera gets for taunting and daring ... yikes! Love your choice of artwork ... very creepy!

Well done! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018

Thanks much for reading and your great review.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Exceptional

I saw the picture you used for your flash fiction horror piece, JoAnn, and I jumped with both feet!
I have no qualms with giving outstanding short stories or poems a six star rating as some do.
I look at it this way, if it's great, it's great, and who the heck cares how long it is?
And this, my frightening fiend friend, was g-r-r-r-r-r-rrrreat!
Best wishes to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018

Oh, my Dean, what a compliment from you my friend. Very much appreciated and the Dean skulls too!!! JoAnn

reply by Dean Kuch on 21-Feb-2018

It's well deserved, JoAnn.
Best of luck to you!