Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

This wasn't just creepy and chilling, it was very very Stephen King worthy, my friend! Surprising, horrifying, delightful. Great, just glad I read it in daylight
Rhonda

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thanks, Rhonda. I appreciate the review.

Comment from Wabigoon

Excellent

Dean--
Well, how deliciously creepy! Yes, original too.

I have a problem with this sentence. Unlike Jay Squires I cannot give my problem a name but it seems more than one sentence to me, or not well structured:

The costume party guests soon began to arrive, as witches, vampires, goblins and ghouls - presenting themselves in spectacular get-ups - began filing into the couple's apartment.

Otherwise the dinner is perfectly undone.
Thanks
Wabigoon

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thanks, Wabigoon. I appreciate your review and feedback.

Comment from joann r romei

Excellent

oh my goodness, this was horror, you did a greta job for just under 500 words, my son told me something crazy, he said there are people who eat newborns believing it makes u immortale. crazy

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

There are, rituals like this do exist, unfortunately.
Thanks for the review, Joann...

Comment from sandragee

Excellent

I like the way you structure your sentences. They are concise and to the point and still manage to convey horror. The dialogue is sparse and sprinkled in the right places. And the last line 'And now...let's have that dessert' lets you know more horror is coming. Well done.

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thanks for reading, Sandra. I appreciate your comments...

Comment from Fridayauthor

Excellent

Dark is certainly the first word that comes to mind to describe this most unique story. While I can't say I like it, I must admit it is cleverly constructed and well written.

The story makes a good case for becoming a vegetarian.

Very good posting.

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Thanks for reviewing the terror tale objectively, Fridayauthor.
Much obliged...

Comment from K. Lorraine

Exceptional

Morbid...
Distasteful...
Gruesome...
Sacrilegious ...
Horrifying...
Disgusting...
and the list goes on to the end that says...
WINNER!
I hated to LOVE it...
Best wishes...

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Hey, thanks for the generous sixer, K. Lorraine, and the great comments you shared with me as well. I appreciate them all... :}

reply by K. Lorraine on 02-May-2015

The story was vile and only a few writers would dare go there. I don't yet know your identity, but I dare to think that this is NOT your first time in writing horror... your story reminded me too much of a flash that I recently wrote about baking a kidnapped baby at 350 degrees. I was torn between voting for your story or another, and decided that as a mother, I couldn't go down that road again... but you deserved the six for the guts, glory and creativity of the piece. K. L.

reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Well, that's reason enough for me. I do appreciate it, too! :}

Comment from thee-name

Excellent

Excellent story. Seen no mistakes. Writing was very interesting.

" We give thanks to you, oh Dark Lord, for this fabulous bounty we are about to so gratefully receive."

After the child was devoured, George proposed a toast to his wife, the guest of honor.

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Yep...that about covers it.
Thanks...

reply by thee-name on 02-May-2015

thank you!

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

OMG!! That was terrifying! What a gory imagination you have, I have to say I think I know who the author is, no one else could write something so frightening! Even Steven King would be put in the shade with this flash fiction story! I think this has got to be the winner! Good luck! xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Think again, Sandra. At least you think so, and I appreciate that
Thanks for reading.

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 02-May-2015

You had my vote, I thought it was way out the best one there. Some didn't even come near being flash fiction.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This is definitely a ghoulish affair that has all the flair of an upper crust party. The outcome was fairly predictable (though I should be aghast). The beauty is in the telling, of course. Good story.

2d paragraph...(Thank) heavens...
4th paragraph...labor (took) hold...

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Got it, Bill. Thanks for the corrections. Edits made...

Comment from Ekim777

Excellent

Why does the more perfect specimens of humanity fall prey to the worm that flies in the night, envy? Is every living thing drawn to something beautiful and then tempted to destroy it? If this is so, then we must ask why. Why was Iago drawn to the innocence of Othello and why did he want to destroy him? This said, I fail to understand the horror created in this piece, not since I read the Last twelve Caesers by Suetoneous. Was not cannibalism the first great sin to be stamped out of civilized life; followed by incest. now we have left, our killer instincts. -Ekim777

 Comment Written 02-May-2015

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reply by the author on 02-May-2015

Unfortunately, Ekim777, children as well as adults are still devoured in all sorts of rituals all over the world. People can try to deny that things like this exist, and they can choose to look the other way, but that won't make it go away. The sad fact is, there is true evil in the world, regardless of what anyone thinks. I know, I've seen it, up close and personal. The best defense against evil is knowledge, for knowledge is power.
Thank you very much for your review.