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Comment from Anne Johnston
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Great story - the magic of love. You are so right when you find your Prince Charming and fall in love, that love will always live in your heart, even though death may separate you.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Yes, I knew you would understand exactly where this short story came from...my mind dreaming of how our valentine's were and so wishing he was physically here to hold me, but knowing he lives in my heart. Thank you, Anne.

    Smiles and hugs, Carol
reply by Anne Johnston on 12-Feb-2022
    You are welcome, Carol
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    You are so right! our husband's are always with us and will never leave, but I can't help but wish for one last hug, one kiss, or one simple I love you. Thanks for the review, Anne.

    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Sally Law
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Ah, so beautiful in super short fiction for the contest. True love lives on, this is not a cliché, it is a well-know truth kept in the heart of all lovers.

Sending you my best today as always and best wishes in the upcoming vote,
Sal xoxo's

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Thanks, Sally. I believe our love we shared lives on forever in my heart and he stays by my side, watching. Thanks for the lovely review.

    Hugs, Carol
Comment from Judy Lawless
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Glad to see you're full of love and happy feelings this week, Carol. This is another beautiful love story, simple but true, if one finds the right one. Well done. Hugs

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    I guess my favorite love has been watching over my shoulder and fears I might become a serial murder with my dark writing. LOL It's just been flowing from me the past days and certainly has lifted my heart. Now I will have to fight to catchup on everything else I am behind.

    Thanks so much...Carol
reply by Judy Lawless on 12-Feb-2022
    If it makes you feel better, then don't worry about getting behind. I've been falling behind on reviewing lately too. Today I decided to start on page one and work backward. Some days I just need to lose myself in a love story novel to escape all the negativity in the real world. :)
Comment from rspoet
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Hello Begin Again,
You have some of that magic, magic of love and a charmed pen.
I like the way you've set the scene, characters and relationships
prior to the storytelling. The love is evident long before the short,
concise tale of love and dancing under the stars.
Beautifully told.
Best wishes and good luck in the contest
Robert



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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Thank you, Robert, for your very kind words and for taking the time to read the story. I am thrilled you felt the love before the ending. You've added a smile to my face and I appreciate it.

    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
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Awe, isn't that sweet! If only we could close our eyes and imagine whatever we want to happen in this world. But sometimes, according to your writing, you might be able to. Have a wonderful weekend!

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Awe, if it isn't my precious friend and valentine (How bold of me!) LOL I was afraid you were going to give me one of those stilted reviews (like I am about to send to over 170 dear reviewers) I can't keep up with everything that's tumbling down in life plus write, read and review. Are you doing okay? You personally...cause I worry.

    Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from eliz100
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This is a wonderful love story. I especially like the scary part. I have three granddaughters. Before I had a knee replacement, I needed a cane. My oldest granddaughter told me I was old. She was about 11, now that I don't use a cane, I do not here anything about being old.

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Perfect! My knew my little grandchildren would react that way and then tell me I am a silly Nana. Glad you are enjoying my writing. have a great weekend and Valentine's Day!

    Hugs, Carol
Comment from Lloyd T. Okoko
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Congratulations for sharing a Love, Love, Love story with little or no deceptive antics in letting it catch up with your two character audience.

The work highlights Cari and Camryn's abhorrence of fairly tales and their quest for a "grownup story"; Nana's feigning of death, probably to play for time; the duo's persistence in hearing her out and plea for her not to die; Nana's jolting up from the lull with laughter causes, which causes the duo's flee that prompts Carissa's playful intervention; Nana's laughter and beckoning on the children to come; Nana's resumption with a tale of magic that was not only thrilling to the children, but puzzling as well.

The work earns its texture through its effective use of anecdotes synonymous with hide and seek.

Excellent work. Bravo.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    My great grandchildren spend a lot of time with me while their mommy works and the four us enjoy watching the stars and telling stories. I guess this is one of my own and at Valentine's Day when I miss my husband so much... it felt right to share the thought that our love was still alive.

    Thank you for your kindness and the thoughtful review.

    Hugs, Carol
reply by Lloyd T. Okoko on 13-Feb-2022
    Remain Blessed.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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You have written by heart in tune with the prompt for the contest on and about magic of love and you have shown love dwells in the heart of a believer of love for manifestation humanely; wish you good luck for the contest; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Thank you so much for stopping by to read my short story for Valentine's Day. i appreciate it very much.

    Smiles, Carol
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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Aw, that's all a girl wants when she grows up, to meet her very own handsome prince and dance with her under the stars. This is a lovely story for children, and not only them, it's for every young girl, lady and even grandmothers, we can all dream. Well done, my friend, your muse is on a roll!! Good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xxxx

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    i am glad you enjoyed this one, Sandra. I was sitting here and it just seemed like he was reminding me not to forget....

    Love ya, Carol
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 12-Feb-2022
    There you go! Told you so. Lol xxx
reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 12-Feb-2022
    There you go! Told you so. Lol xxx
Comment from BethShelby
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You are truly a romantic at heart. Valentine Day much be your favorite time. I love all your stories and you though you are good with any kind of story you write, you would definitely be classes as a romance writer.

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 Comment Written 12-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
    Thank you so much, Beth. I guess somewhere deep inside me I fear of writing all the special emotions that wrap around true everlasting love. If I can't do justice to it, I don't want to put it out there. Probably why I have been writing so much murder and crime...I know the dark side and the pain. But I have been attempting to dig deeper the past few days so I appreciate your review and comments. And yes, in my heart and mind, I can only dream of the true joy of being loved.

    Hugs, Carol