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Fear in the Forest

a 50-word horror story

13 total reviews 
Comment from rockinm76233
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Well, this works well in 50 words or less. I find it much harder to use fewer words than to write a 500-word story. Do you? anyway, you did a good job in placing your character from one bad situation to another.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thanks, rockinm
Comment from LJbutterfly
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My first reaction to waking up under a tree was, 'this is truly horrible.' But I laughed at the pack of wolves. I'm not sadistic. The wolves were so unexpected and so bad, leaving no possible way out, that I laughed at my shock. This story is pure horror.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you, LJ. Most didn?t get the dark humor.
Comment from writer723
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I really enjoyed your spooky and creepy tale. It fits the Halloween theme perfectly in my opinion. I found myself instantly drawn in and on the edge of my seat. You skillfully wove this tale together with cleverness and perfect pacing. Thank you for providing such an intriguing read.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
    Thank you, Writer, for the enthusiastic and encouraging review.
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
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Yep, that would do it ... a pack of wolves showing up. That could really happen too. I can only imagine the horror. Great imagery! Well-chosen photo. And, a great contest entry :)

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2021
    Thank you, CG.
reply by C. Gale Burnett on 06-Oct-2021
    You are so very welcome :)
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi there,

Well, it's good that his worst fear wouldn't be realised, although I'd hardly call this turn of events a silver lining! lol

Great job with this short piece.

Good job
GMG

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
    Thanks for giving this a look. Yes, the options are a bit limited and neither the lesser evil.
Comment from knowledge
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Well, that is that! What a great ending. The crazy thing is that I'm laughing. You led us to believe that he was going to freeze to death, which would have been painless. But the end was truly horrible.

I spotted no nits.

May Our Heavenly Family Bless You and Your.

Your Friend, Danny

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 27-Sep-2021
    Thank you, Danny, for the great review and, as I've learned, the friendly bongo buck bump.
Comment from Wendy G
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The ending was unexpected, as was his reaction to the presence of a pack of wolves - which is exactly what you intended. Well done. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 24-Sep-2021
    Thank you, Wendy
Comment from royowen
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Boy I think you're absolutely correct, the advent of a Wolf pack would certainly alleviate any thought of dying of the cold with this new and more terrifying prospect. An excellent entry in this contest, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
    Thank you, Roy. Many didn't catch that distinction.
Comment from Mary Shifman
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This is a creepy story that leaves all too much to the imagination. I do believe that freezing to death would have been by far, the better option.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
    Thanks, Mary
Comment from roof35
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That is certainly trading one fear for a more immediate fear. This post is well written and an excellent entry for the horror story in fifty words contest.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2021
    Thanks, roofy