Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

A nice, concise bit of Flash. Good work showing the contrast contrast between wanderlust Jake, and pragmatic Jim. The fact that the message would be from Jake was pretty obvious, though. And the title gave away Jane's ultimate decision. Flash works better when you employ some misdirection. Keep the reader guessing.

Best of luck.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

This is a superb review with some nuggets of Flash advice -thanks for sharing zanya

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Exceptional

So far I think this is a the best entry and it's really a Pandora box that left the door opened to suppositions: what if? Will that love reignite? What that love will look like? Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

And thanks again for those 6 twinkling stars zanya

Comment from Suzanna Ray

Excellent

Dear Author, you have written a wonderful contribution to the stories being posted for this contest.
Temptation is always a good theme because even if the reader never knows what path was chosen by the writer, that question has been asked, and then the reader too, must think on his/ her decision, consciously or subconsciously .

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Great review zanya

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

A very nicely written short. but, I wonder if her last line is contradicted by Jane stuffing the letter in her pocket?

notes

'Jane darling, I know I promised this more than two decades ago. Is it too late for us now? Jake.[']

- add

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks for a great review zanya

Comment from Amanda Louise Davis

Good

This is a good enough story. You need an R the first time you used the word 'performing.' Thanks for sharing this story with us. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

And thanks for sharing and reviewing zanya

Comment from elchupakabra

Good

I really liked the idea, felt like it could have been tightened up a bit at the end. Also thought there was some room for flourishes but overall it was a really good effort :)

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks for sharing zanya

Comment from H. Darwin Reeves

Excellent

Enjoyable read. Good job at setting the scene with the beach and Jim more interested in the stock market than you. The surprise came with the recent date on the paper. Interesting the way you left us hanging. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks for that encouraging review zanya

Comment from Seth Hill

Good

I liked the brevity and the punch line.
Forgive me, but I cannot resist some suggestions.
Move the line about Pandora's box to when you are about to open the bottle (foreshadowing).
Delete the line about Jim in another universe - (too "on the nose") - we get it when Jim is concerned only about the stock market.
Move the line of the message from your first love to the end.

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 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks for sharing zanya

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a dilemma Jane is in now. I enjoyed your contest entry. You handled the prompt well. I like how the 'shares' idea works with both the stocks and Jim's appearance. Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

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 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2020

Thanks for reviewing zanya