Tales of our Times
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "For Sale"Collection of short stories
26 total reviews
Comment from Sally Law
This is super fun and so clever, Zanya. I'd rather do it old fashioned way like in the romance novels. I guess the times have changed, even for the upper crust. Delightful short, and a sure winner!
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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This is super fun and so clever, Zanya. I'd rather do it old fashioned way like in the romance novels. I guess the times have changed, even for the upper crust. Delightful short, and a sure winner!
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Yes- great rev iew zanya
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Most welcome!
Comment from Soledadpaz
Looks like Sir Edward has had his requirements met. Not just an heir, but the right kind for him to pass on his manor to. He can now say hello to his heir and goodbye to the for sale sign.
Sol
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Looks like Sir Edward has had his requirements met. Not just an heir, but the right kind for him to pass on his manor to. He can now say hello to his heir and goodbye to the for sale sign.
Sol
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thanks for reading zanya
Comment from barbara.wilkey
LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I am happy he finally found an egg donor and won't have to sell Mordeley Manor. LOl I enjoyed reading and wish you the best of luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I am happy he finally found an egg donor and won't have to sell Mordeley Manor. LOl I enjoyed reading and wish you the best of luck with the contest.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thanks for reviewing zanya
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Zanya,
It seems Sir Edward wasn't interested in love, just an heir. But the heir must be blue-blooded... from a noble family, aristocrats with lots of money. That made his heart skip a beat. It used to be love caused a heart to skip a beat... or a narrowed aortic valve, at least. But he just needed, basically, an egg donor. His heir would take over Mordeley Manor when he passed on to his reward. Then, the property would be in the same family for four centuries.
I wondered if "Mordeley" had any significance. But I don't see it. Aristocracy is more interested in power than anything else, and that comes from land and fortune. I'm sure Sir Edward had both, but "you can't take it with you". You need an heir.
Nicely penned! Good Luck in the 75 Words Flash Fiction contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Hi Zanya,
It seems Sir Edward wasn't interested in love, just an heir. But the heir must be blue-blooded... from a noble family, aristocrats with lots of money. That made his heart skip a beat. It used to be love caused a heart to skip a beat... or a narrowed aortic valve, at least. But he just needed, basically, an egg donor. His heir would take over Mordeley Manor when he passed on to his reward. Then, the property would be in the same family for four centuries.
I wondered if "Mordeley" had any significance. But I don't see it. Aristocracy is more interested in power than anything else, and that comes from land and fortune. I'm sure Sir Edward had both, but "you can't take it with you". You need an heir.
Nicely penned! Good Luck in the 75 Words Flash Fiction contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thanks for reading and sharing zanya
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Blue blood is royalty! Lol! This is a fabulous piece of Flash Fiction, Zanya, it reminds me a bit of Dracula and his castle. There was a wonderful twist at the end. Well done!! Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Blue blood is royalty! Lol! This is a fabulous piece of Flash Fiction, Zanya, it reminds me a bit of Dracula and his castle. There was a wonderful twist at the end. Well done!! Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Great review -glad you enjoyed it ! zanya
Comment from Eternal Muse
Oh, how amusing! So, Sir Edward has been beaten on a chance of a heir - another blue blooded egg has been found (lol). Hilarious, love your ending.
Great imagery, visuals and terrific humor. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Oh, how amusing! So, Sir Edward has been beaten on a chance of a heir - another blue blooded egg has been found (lol). Hilarious, love your ending.
Great imagery, visuals and terrific humor. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Great review zanya
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
That's funny. A very well-written, 75 word story. You were able to develop a character in limited words, so much that I chuckled when I read the ending. Great writing,! I enjoyed reading. :))
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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That's funny. A very well-written, 75 word story. You were able to develop a character in limited words, so much that I chuckled when I read the ending. Great writing,! I enjoyed reading. :))
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thanks for reading and sharing zanya
Comment from JT traveller
It's a win/win for Sir Edward. In these modern times one is able to buy almost anything. In your short story you managed to bring the reader from a place in the distant past to modern times. I enjoyed this.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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It's a win/win for Sir Edward. In these modern times one is able to buy almost anything. In your short story you managed to bring the reader from a place in the distant past to modern times. I enjoyed this.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Great review zanya
Comment from Sanku
this was a totally different theme .In seventy five words you have given us an idea of perpetuating the lineage.. the twist a tthe end was really surprising ...all the best for the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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this was a totally different theme .In seventy five words you have given us an idea of perpetuating the lineage.. the twist a tthe end was really surprising ...all the best for the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Thanks for reading zanya
Comment from w.j.debi
Leaving the family manor to strangers is not in the cards if Sir Edward can produce an heir. It seems he has been busy with life in other areas and at his age is now aware that immediate action is needed. In comes technology. The family manor may still be saved.
This is a delightful look at how things have changed, and how they have not.
Your style is engaging and you had my full attention throughout.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Leaving the family manor to strangers is not in the cards if Sir Edward can produce an heir. It seems he has been busy with life in other areas and at his age is now aware that immediate action is needed. In comes technology. The family manor may still be saved.
This is a delightful look at how things have changed, and how they have not.
Your style is engaging and you had my full attention throughout.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2023
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Great review zanya