Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Maria, this is s compelling, flash fiction like novel told in bite sized pieces filled with conflict and tension. I enjoyed this section:

Nobody would have suspected how many fights they had when discussing the money she spent on new curtains and the velvety living room sofa.

I don't think Barb and John will be together for long. I will have to wait and see.

Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Very perceptive, Andre.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Yes, you are doing well here, Maria. I guess the secret is to produce or post evenly with good repetition so it binds in the mind's eye.
Doing well. Wishing you luck with it.
My best wishes.
RG

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thanks so much, Roy.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is another interesting chapter to your story. I am afraid there are many situations like that today in this day and age in marriages. Very good words and imagery with the art work. I enjoyed reading. love, Teri

 Comment Written 24-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Thanks for reading, Teri. Have a lovely weekend.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Maria. I'm enjoying this little story so much. You are innovative to come up with the flash fiction idea for the story. I really like it. Image is happy and joyful which is the irony of this little tale because the household isn't. Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Thanks for your review. I'm glad you're enjoying my little project.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A story unfolding and the house sounds quaint and well furnished but if the occupants are unhappy then as you say it is not quite a home is it, best wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Thanks for this review, Dolly.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

Hi Maria
I am really enjoying your story. I really love the way you are writing it in 100 word chapters as this is my favourite styke. Looking forward to the next one. Love Jen.

 Comment Written 24-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

I'm glad you like it, Jen. I'm enjoying it myself quite a lot.
Thanks for reading.

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

I guessing there will be many readers here on F.S that will be able to relate to this particular chapter friend. Buying stuff for ones home that you simply can't afford but buying it anyway... yep!

 Comment Written 23-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Thanks so much for reading.

Comment from damommy

Excellent

You're doing a great job of telling this story in short pieces, and still paint a vivid portrait of the people involved.

Barb sounds very selfish and self-centered. Poor John and Poppy will have a miserable life with her. Imagine thinking a home depends on lavish furniture and surroundings. That's not necessarily a home.

Keep going, girl. I'll be following.

 Comment Written 23-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Thanks so much for this lovely review, Yvonne.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

For a house to be a home, it required more than four walls and fancy furnishings. To be a home it must have a feeling of peace, tranquility and love. I have been in some very modest homes and felt the love that resides there and in some very richly furnished where there is a feeling of coldness. Patricia

 Comment Written 23-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

I totally agree with you, Patricia. Take care.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Barb is definitely not happy, Maria. She spends money that they don't really have, perhaps it is a blessing that they live so far from the city center and there were limited shops closer to home. I am guessing she probably doesn't have a car either- that's a good thing too. If she is so unhappy, I wonder why she doesn't leave. It was a delightful picture and I love the story, simple, direct and so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing with us, well done.

 Comment Written 23-May-2018

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reply by the author on 25-May-2018

Well, who knows... she might leave soon...
Thanks for reading.

reply by aryr on 25-May-2018

You are so welcome Maria. Oh that would just break my heart (not) but I would feel for Poppy and John.