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Like A Thief In The Night

2nd Place.

29 total reviews 
Comment from Jane Jane King
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Very poignant and compelling piece. The surprise ending is very chilling and makes it all come together in a sad but impactful way. Very well written and clever piece.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Thank you. These flashes are fun.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Falling in love and finding out it is with the wrong person is painful. In just a few words you told a striking story that began with a mystery. As the story developed, we find that the stolen item can never be returned. The loosing party must TAKE the item back. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    All in 75 Words. Good times!
Comment from Jim Wile
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Excellent job with this flash story. She has stolen something very important and private to him, probably a diary, and the bitch won't give it back. He will have to do something equally preposterous so that they will have to trade in order for him to get it back. I like the way you left it. Great, appropriate picture too. Jim

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thanks, Jim!
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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Good job! Very amusing. I was thinking
you might be talking about your dog until
I finally read it was your heart that was
missing. Great picture. Good Luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thanks Nancy. It was tied last time I looked. Now I?m too chicken. Gonna wait for it to end! Ha.
Comment from Julie Lau
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This is a lovely little story. The use of language is excellent and the build-up to the grand reveal is faultless. You had me guessing right up until the final sentence. Excellent writing! Julie Lau

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thank you, Julie. Some people thought it was going to be a dog that was stolen. We shall see how it does!
Comment from lyenochka
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You kept me guessing all throughout the story! Could it be a favorite hat or t-shirt. Ex-girlfriends are known for taking off with apparel. But at the end we learn she stole the narrator's heart. Well told! Hope this does well in the contest!!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thanks, my friend! Last time I checked it was tied for first. Now I?m too chicken to check. Just gonna wait for it to end. As always, the fun was in the creating of it! Blessings.
reply by lyenochka on 21-Apr-2023
    I see you won second place! Congrats!
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Not a bad little run! Thanks!
Comment from Kerry Foley
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This is a fantastic entry for the 75 word contest!

Argggg..that's walking the plank, Mate. Lol

Great ending.

I love the curiosity in it.

Good luck, my friend



- Kerry

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
    Thanks! You never know how these things will go, especially in FS. Still, the joy is in the writing. I?m
reply by Kerry Foley on 21-Apr-2023
    Well, you had my vote
Comment from karenina
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Very clever... You had me guessing, for sure!
Our hearts...the biggest treasure we have to offer... (May they never be plundered!)

A witty yet poignant 75 word story!

Karenina

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
    Ha! I see what you did there with plundered! My little piece was doing well last time I checked. I think most people can relate!
reply by karenina on 20-Apr-2023
    Great news! Happy to hear it!
Comment from Mia Twysted
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I love the way you kept the reader wondering what it was. You can feel the pull of attraction as you are wrapped in a soft, warm blanket while you cuddle by the fire.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
    Thank you my friend. I think most people can relate to this. We shall see how it does.
Comment from jessizero
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This was a great story in just seventy-five words. I like the way you wrote of her mangling the heart in question as if it were physically being injured instead of emotionally. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2023

reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
    Thank you! Seems to be resonating well with people in the competition. I think we?ve all been there. Victim or not of a love thief?.