Weddings Off
Sam fixes the cat hater39 total reviews
Comment from Lady Jane
just shaking(s) hands with - 's' not needed on 'shaking'
He yanked the cat off of his leg(,) and kicked him across the room where Sam hit the wall(,) then lay stunned on the floor.
What an interesting short write. Funny how animals have that intuition, isn't it. Good writing here. Just a few nits listed above, nothing worth detracting a star for. I wish you all the best in the contest with this cute and unique short story, writer.
Janelle
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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just shaking(s) hands with - 's' not needed on 'shaking'
He yanked the cat off of his leg(,) and kicked him across the room where Sam hit the wall(,) then lay stunned on the floor.
What an interesting short write. Funny how animals have that intuition, isn't it. Good writing here. Just a few nits listed above, nothing worth detracting a star for. I wish you all the best in the contest with this cute and unique short story, writer.
Janelle
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you, and thanks for the tips. I and those commas seem to never get along.LOL
Comment from apky
Hahahaha, well done, Sam. The cat-hater seems to be also pretty uninformed about cats. Hadn't he heard the one about cats having nine lives? If he'd tried shooting Sam, the bullet would have bounced off and boomeranged to his head, right between the eyes...
This was delightfully hilarious.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Hahahaha, well done, Sam. The cat-hater seems to be also pretty uninformed about cats. Hadn't he heard the one about cats having nine lives? If he'd tried shooting Sam, the bullet would have bounced off and boomeranged to his head, right between the eyes...
This was delightfully hilarious.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Yeah, and he would have deserved it too. LOL
Comment from Linda Kay
Animals definitely can sense which people are animal lovers or animal haters. Narrating from the cat's point of view made the story even more interesting. It was better for Sam's mistress to find out the truth sooner rather than later.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Animals definitely can sense which people are animal lovers or animal haters. Narrating from the cat's point of view made the story even more interesting. It was better for Sam's mistress to find out the truth sooner rather than later.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Yep, I wouldn't want to marry a cat hater myself. LOL
Comment from oorwull
I totally understand the cat. Smooth and wily, plotting and planning. We've got 5 of them. Read their minds .....How do I get him to open the door, or turn on the air- conditioning, or change this food for something tastier?
They plot between themselves..."we need softer beds", your turn to get get him to do it !
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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I totally understand the cat. Smooth and wily, plotting and planning. We've got 5 of them. Read their minds .....How do I get him to open the door, or turn on the air- conditioning, or change this food for something tastier?
They plot between themselves..."we need softer beds", your turn to get get him to do it !
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Hey, you understand cats perfectly. Being as how you live with five of them, I understand. We have six cats that allow us to live here.
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Very good, and good luck!
willie
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Excellent twist. I didn't see it coming. I have two cats and I would never throw them. I've been known to kick them occasionally, but I would never throw them.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Excellent twist. I didn't see it coming. I have two cats and I would never throw them. I've been known to kick them occasionally, but I would never throw them.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Any cat person will understand this story perfectly. Cats know a cat hater when they see one.
Comment from LaRosa
OUCH! I'm not too sure I wouldn't have done whatever it took to get those claws off my body too...and no, I don't hate cats.
Your 100 word flash fiction is fast moving, suspenseful, and believable. Kitty had me watching him closely to see what mischief he would get into. It's an OUCH but with a smile!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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OUCH! I'm not too sure I wouldn't have done whatever it took to get those claws off my body too...and no, I don't hate cats.
Your 100 word flash fiction is fast moving, suspenseful, and believable. Kitty had me watching him closely to see what mischief he would get into. It's an OUCH but with a smile!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Hey, Sam had to use desperate measures to save his life from the cat hater. LOL
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Comment from Hugh McDowell
Sam sounds like a Siamese cat we had growing up. I loved the pace and flow of the story. Cats definitely have their own agenda. Sometimes they allow us humans to participate! One grammar issue: the cat-hater were just shakings hands. Should be shaking. Excellent. Hugh
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Sam sounds like a Siamese cat we had growing up. I loved the pace and flow of the story. Cats definitely have their own agenda. Sometimes they allow us humans to participate! One grammar issue: the cat-hater were just shakings hands. Should be shaking. Excellent. Hugh
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Glad you caught that error. I always edit but still miss some small issue.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi anon, very well written, clever entry to the contest. Excellent last line 'Sam purred to himself, mission accomplished.' How sly is that LOL? A good story and interesting author notes LOL. Good luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Hi anon, very well written, clever entry to the contest. Excellent last line 'Sam purred to himself, mission accomplished.' How sly is that LOL? A good story and interesting author notes LOL. Good luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Thank you, my friend. That was a fun story to write. I stick with the short stories because I don't have a lot of time at this point in my life.
Comment from Kelly Hanna
This is a funny piece for the contest! A very creative write! You managed to wrap up a great story in a few paragraphs. The story was not missing anything. It fit and it flowed nicely. I loved that she chose her cat over her fiance! A great ending! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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This is a funny piece for the contest! A very creative write! You managed to wrap up a great story in a few paragraphs. The story was not missing anything. It fit and it flowed nicely. I loved that she chose her cat over her fiance! A great ending! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Yep, if someone kicked one of my cats he would be lucky to escape with his life. I would chose the cat anytime.
Comment from pbomar1115
What I know about cats is very little. For one, I do know, however, that they are very independent creatures which account for that selfish behavior that Sam lay claim to.
Phillip
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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What I know about cats is very little. For one, I do know, however, that they are very independent creatures which account for that selfish behavior that Sam lay claim to.
Phillip
Comment Written 26-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2018
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Thank you. Hey, Sam was within his rights in my story. If his mistress married a cat hater Sam's life would have been hell. Cats know if someone doesn't like them. It was just a silly story.
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Yes, I know the story was silly, but seriously, I appreciate the created accomplishment.
Phillip
