Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This is really cute. I used to have a pointer that would go to the neighbors and steal the dishes they put out for their pets to eat. Once a week they would come to my house and get their dishes. We had a great time laughing and drinking ice tea while we visited. There's nothing like a small town.

A body...Molly do you mean someone (Comma after Molly since that's who you're talking to.)

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you...Thank you...Thank you...

I appreciate your comments and catching my little goof! I fixed it immediately. Thanks again - Carol C

Comment from Sarabran

Excellent

Very nicely written, flows well. I want to read more of your work. Very good imaging. Sounds like a really good novel in the makings. Wondering why anyone would want to dig up the body of an almost bride. Sounds like she probably didn't die from natural causes. Sarabran

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Never quite thought about it. I couldn't sleep at 2 a.m. this morning so this is what I was doing. Crazy, huh? Writing is like a fever! Please do read some of my work, I am flattered that you are interested.

Thanks again - Carol C

Comment from zlp22

Excellent

Great story. Very interesting read, about what people think they saw and the real thing. Loved the ending. A dog that got people thinking he was a bride is good twist.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate it very much. Thanks again - Carol C

Comment from rmdelta

Excellent

Begin Again,

what a brilliant piece of writing you've presented us with her and an excellent contest entry as well. You should get plenty of votes with this story. Best of luck

Reggie

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you for your kind and greatly appreciate words. It was a fun to write.

Have a great week end. Thanks again - Carol C

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

Isn't it amazing how the simplest things just seem to grow and grow getting bigger by the minute. I liked this story. It was a joy to read.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you...thank you...thank you.

I've enjoyed so much of your writing so it's a pleasure to receive your kind comments. Have a great day. Carol C

Comment from mstad55

Excellent

What a fun read. The story was great and well writen with believable dialog. The part with the story changing each time it was told was terrific. I hope you do well in the contest. mstad55

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it very much.

Thanks for reading.....Carol C

Comment from Phil Kitom

Excellent

A very good example of flash fiction which has
been uses to tell a story of Chinese whispers
once a rumor starts until it escalates and this
is a good example of this. Well done..

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you Phil. I appreciate your kind words. I wrote this in the early hours of the morning and hoped that it was done right. I appreciate your comments as always. Carol C

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Begin Again
You did wonders showing to us how a story can change from person to person . ( I call such a tel a tale gossip grape vine)
I had fun reading your flash fiction tale.
Good entry for the contest.
Gert

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you for your kind words. It was fun to write.

Have a great day....Carol C

reply by Gert sherwood on 20-Jun-2009

Carol,
you are so welcome.
Gert

Comment from samandlancelot

Excellent

If I had six stars, this deserves it. Perfect throughout. Funny. You grew each lie out of the first lie. I love the way you brought the reader to the real story after building up the lies and showing us the path a story can take in the minds of gossipers.

Patricia

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

Thank you for the virtual six stars. That means just as much to me. I wrote this story at 2a.m. this morning. Couldn't sleep so I decided to write. Maybe that's why I came up with less description...my brain was shutting down. I usually want to describe everything.

Thanks for the wonderful comments. Have a great day.Carol C

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hi Begin Again, this was funny, reminds me of the telephone game. I enjoyed,

(I actually wanted to add a 'that' : ) to a sentence : 0 )
Here the only thing I noticed that made me pause.

Pickens, almost knocking (her) to the ground. (looks like a word might me missing...)

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2009

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009

I wrote this at 2 a.m. cause I couldn't sleep. Maybe the thats didn't know I was up..lol

Thanks for your kind review and of course, for catching that her....oops! catching her.

Have a great day! Thanks again. I always look forward to your reviews. Carol C