Comment from ProjectBluebook

Exceptional

That's warped but I got a good chuckle out of it. That baby may be more tender than the chicken. Come get you some baby back ribs!!!! Tasty! You found a good picture that goes with the poem. Maybe some marinade, butter and garlic. Reminds me of that oldies song, "Baby Come Back!" I love it! Spook-a-doo.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Ha-ha, thanks, Spook-a-Doo. I really appreciate the funny reply. I needed a good laugh or two about now. That photo is the actual picture the grandmother I mentioned in my author's notes posted on Facebook. How whacked out is that?!? Hey, this "could" happen you know. A grandmother who's watching looking after her daughter's baby while she attends college courses, one who also happens to be suffering from severe and advance stages of Alzheimer's or dementia, then gets a little...confused... Heck, amybe it already has happened, who knows?

Thanks for the six stars, and your excellent feedback. You Rock, Wackydo... ;}

reply by ProjectBluebook on 15-Jun-2015

Yep, I think it has happened before. A mentally ill person could do it. "Come eat supper! We got baby back ribs tonight!"

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This one is a little sick. The idea that Mom would 'accidentally' or otherwise confuse a sweet baby with a raw chicken is a little off putting. Cooking chicken is going to be tougher now.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015

Thanks, Bill. I think?

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Seems poor Ma has early onset Alzheimer's. Cold, vacant stare is a good clue. Also the plucking of a chicken who I assume was dead or he'd be squawking. Slow easy build-up to Melissa's discovery. That last line turned my stomach!

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015

Thank you for your comments, Shari.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Big tale of terror, not tiny tale of terror:) Well written contest entry. No changes needed as far as I could see. good luck.
teresa

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2015

Thanks, "t".

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

Oh lordie.

I'm glad my kids are all as old as dirt themselves now, or I'd be having nightmares.

The only thing I can say about this, mystery writer, is that it's succulent. Oh, and I didn't find it at all hard to digest.

Good luck in the contest :)
Craig

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

That's good news, Craig. I wouldn't want you getting all choked up over this or anything. Chew your food properly, and remember...no bones in the throat, it's very dangerous.
Much obliged for the review.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have something in the oven that requires my attention...

Comment from Shirley McLain

Excellent

What a gorey story. mama got confused. I don't think protective services in my state would have come out to investigate a picture. You did a good job.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Thanks, Okiegal. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

You made my stomach turn with this one, mystery writer.
The baby in the roasting pan--what an inspiration. She is cute enough to eat. You're right about that. Gobble her right up!

Best of luck in the contest. No disqualifications, this time.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Well, I hope there isn't, Ellen. But around here, you just never know.
Thanks for the positive feedback. It's appreciated.

reply by barkingdog on 14-Jun-2015

You're welcome, mystery writer.

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Hmm, Dean this is Tiny Tale is very much like your series of shorts. I see that you decided to make a contest out of it as well. Very nice.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Hey, Lance. You should enter. You're great with those pseudo masochistic types of terror tales I've read by you in the past. I'm sure you think up something in 100 words or less that'll send a chill up peoples spines.
Thanks, as always, for your review, my friend.

Comment from sharonmealler

Excellent

I really enjoyed this. Is that weird? It kind of reminds me of growing up with my alcoholic mother. I could see her diapering the chicken and cooking the baby after a couple pints of vodka. Really great reading. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Thanks, Sharon, and what's more, it gets the point across without buckets of blood and gore, which I myself don't even like.
I sincerely appreciate the positive feedback. Unfortunately, I can see something like this happening too. :}

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi...

_ Eeeeewww, gross!
_ This is definitely a tale of terror!
_ Good grief, Mamma isn't doing so well in the sane department.
_ Excellent story and presentation.
_ A strong contender/winner I should think.
_ Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Thanks, Buckeye. I sure hope so, and I'm very happy that you think so. I truly appreciate your review very much. :}