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Hands

Things that go bump in the dark

36 total reviews 
Comment from Kathryn Varuzza
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Susan,
This is good.
Creepy but good.
Love the ending.
Good descriptions.
You certainly get us feeling creeped out and scared that's for sure.
I like the title and the image as well.
luv,
katie

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Hi Katie! Thanks, I love to scare myself too! ") This was a dream my son had when he was little! I don't know why I remembered it...odd. But thank you again!! ") LUV, Susan
reply by Kathryn Varuzza on 22-Jan-2011
    Susan, you're welcome.
    luv,
    katie
Comment from Sasha
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You did a marvelous job with this. Horror and/or thriller is definitely something I've always wanted to try but so far have not come up with anything worth posting. This is exceptional. You did a wonderful job describing both the scene and fear of the character. You definitely got my adrenaline pumping.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Hi Sasha! Thank you!! ") I guess when you are alone, this sort of thing would be extra creepy...I hope it didn't scare you too much Sasha. It was a dream my son had as a child...and I don't know what made me remember that either...it's weird. But thanks again...it's wonderful to hear from you!! Susan
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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This is scarey. I guess I should read the catagory before I begin reading. I just checked to see who the author was. My mistake.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    Hi Barb! I have an idea? If you would like, I will gladly PM you with the titles of anything I write like this, so you won't read it? I really don't want to offend, upset, or frighten you my friend. I didn't think, or would have let you know...Please accept my sincere apologies? I love you. Susan
Comment from Belinda
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Hi, Susan. You give me the goosebumps with this little piece. I hope it is just the child's imagination and not real. If real, you should make a sequel ... :)

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    Hi Belinda! Thank you! It was a dream that my son had as a child? I don't know why I remembered it...so odd. I'm happy you got a kick out of it! I like the picture! ") I'm grateful for your review and I hope you are keeping warm, we are below 0 tonight, and I have to go out and feed the horses and walk the dog...I do NOT want to go! ") Susan
reply by Belinda on 22-Jan-2011
    Hi, Susan, I'm always warm as I live in the tropics ... :) Thanks for sharing your son's dream.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    OH that's neat, tonight is below 0, so miserable! How lovely Belinda...I wish I were somewhere warm! ") ENJOY!! ")
Comment from bowls
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Oooooo. Spooky! That ending is really a scary one. The hands at the beginning are scary, true, but they aren't touching you, although they do inch closer. It's when they get you around the neck that things sound really serious. I like the way you built up the horror gradually. Very effective!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2011
    Hi Fausto! ") I am thrilled with your review! Thank you thank you...My son had this baddream as a child, I don't know why I remembered it? Odd. But thanks, it's great to hear from you! Susan
Comment from Veekz
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Spooky! It would be bad enough being haunted never mind by just a pair of hands lol :) You seriously are the master of short stories my friend - how you manage to fill the reader with terror using such a small amount of words amazes me :)

No changes needed as far as I can see, another fab piece from yourself :):)

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 20-Jan-2011
    Hi Jess! Thank you! A hug for your kind self too! Your kindness is so wonderful and really keeps me smiling each time I hear from you!! And I am so happy you made some apple dumplings too! Did you use Splenda? I hope! ") xoxo! Susan
Comment from Dave M
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Susan,

More creepy-crawlies. Maybe you should've turned on the light. According to Calvin, bright light evaporates monsters under the bed.

I enjoyed this read and couldn't find anything to criticize.

Dave

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    ") Ha! This was a dream that my son had when he was little...don't know what made me remember it, but a fun story! Thank you so much Dave, you are the best! ") Susan
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2011
    ") Ha! This was a dream that my son had when he was little...don't know what made me remember it, but a fun story! Thank you so much Dave, you are the best! ") Susan
Comment from adewpearl
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Oh, Susan, I have goosebumps!!! Those hands floating in the sky, the thumps like primal drumbeats - what great sensory appeal, how downright spooky and scary. I'm going to be afraid to turn the lights out tonight!!!! Brooke :-)

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    ") Oh dear! This was a recurring nightmare my son had when he was small, I don't know why I remembered it! I tried to put it into words, adult style? Thank you for reading it, hope you won't worry, it's not real! HUGS! Susan
reply by adewpearl on 19-Jan-2011
    Late at night, it doesn't matter if things are real! LOL
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    True! I guess I am a sadistic sort, I secretly enjoy giving people the creeps, but not it it truly truly scares someone? I don't want to make you uncomfortable. We did have a house that was haunted tho! It was the story about the little ghost that was in a rent house? I saw it and so did Sam! IT was not harmful tho...I think most are just souls who aren't wanting to move on? I'm sorry, sleep with a small light on Brooke! I'm glad you can't throw a book at me! HUG! Susan
reply by adewpearl on 19-Jan-2011
    LOL - Don't worry about it - I promise to sleep well :-)
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    ") I'm glad Brooke...I'm not really that mean! ") S.
Comment from c_lucas
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This reminds of of a radio program I heard many years ago. It is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    Hi Charlie! Let me know if you think of the name of it? sounds interesting! And thank you again, your reviews are wonderful to recieve Charlie! Susan
reply by c_lucas on 19-Jan-2011
    Inner Sanctum,"The hand of Buddah."
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    ") Okay, I want to google it and see? Thanks Charlie! S.
reply by c_lucas on 19-Jan-2011
    The program is right, the title of the story may be wrong, I heard it over fifty years ago.
Comment from Daylok
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Hi Susan!! Very cool little story!! I love the picture and the story itself are great!! Good vision amd imagery. Well done!!~Daylok

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2011

reply by the author on 19-Jan-2011
    Hi Day~ Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed and so grateful for a kind review from you! Stay happy Day! ") Susan
reply by Daylok on 19-Jan-2011
    You're welcome!!