The Testimony of Emmett Gracey
Do you believe?25 total reviews
Comment from EeanBlack
Oh yes, this is the type of inspiration I need. Strange, but intelligent. This story does something to me. You have a very fresh style I think. This is not what I'm used to reading and that is a plus. Thank you again for the story and the inspiration.
reply by the author on 04-May-2024
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Oh yes, this is the type of inspiration I need. Strange, but intelligent. This story does something to me. You have a very fresh style I think. This is not what I'm used to reading and that is a plus. Thank you again for the story and the inspiration.
Comment Written 03-May-2024
reply by the author on 04-May-2024
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This one wa fun to write and it is very particular thing. Lol Much appreciated. GMG
Comment from DonKip
Great stuff! I'm fairly new to Fan Story so just finding my way around, but so glad I came upon this great period piece. Well written and very intriguing. I've penned a few horror stories over the years but have yet to post one here - thanks for the inspiration to get on with it!
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Great stuff! I'm fairly new to Fan Story so just finding my way around, but so glad I came upon this great period piece. Well written and very intriguing. I've penned a few horror stories over the years but have yet to post one here - thanks for the inspiration to get on with it!
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a marvelous story. So well-written. You had a great hook at the beginning and a great preamble to the real action of the story--an event which was incredible at the start but soon gave way to an actual happening.
Although Gracey couldn't answer Hammond's question about the greatest element of terror, I think he learned what it was through his encounter with the unknown creature. And added to that, no one believed him at first. That is true terror when you can't convince anyone that something horrible is happening to you.
I loved the language you used with phrases such as: "Ha! Intellectualism is a disparate opponent to man's basest fears."
I can see why this won the contest. Brilliant job!
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This was a marvelous story. So well-written. You had a great hook at the beginning and a great preamble to the real action of the story--an event which was incredible at the start but soon gave way to an actual happening.
Although Gracey couldn't answer Hammond's question about the greatest element of terror, I think he learned what it was through his encounter with the unknown creature. And added to that, no one believed him at first. That is true terror when you can't convince anyone that something horrible is happening to you.
I loved the language you used with phrases such as: "Ha! Intellectualism is a disparate opponent to man's basest fears."
I can see why this won the contest. Brilliant job!
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
Comment from Contests
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
Comment from Frank Malley
An exceptional horror story in the style of Conan Doyle. It surprised me that such a brilliant twosome would not think to cost the invisible entity with flour or paint so that its morphology became visible
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An exceptional horror story in the style of Conan Doyle. It surprised me that such a brilliant twosome would not think to cost the invisible entity with flour or paint so that its morphology became visible
Comment Written 17-Oct-2022
Comment from aryr
Good luck wishes regarding the contest, G. Definitely an interesting picture. It was a picture of an old fashion bed with a candle glowing on the desk while on each side of the bed sat an electric lamp. This was indeed a tale of horror. That Dr. Hammond suggest such a thing and then it comes true. Things do go bump in the dark. Very well done and greatly enjoyed.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Good luck wishes regarding the contest, G. Definitely an interesting picture. It was a picture of an old fashion bed with a candle glowing on the desk while on each side of the bed sat an electric lamp. This was indeed a tale of horror. That Dr. Hammond suggest such a thing and then it comes true. Things do go bump in the dark. Very well done and greatly enjoyed.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Many thanks for checking this one out. G
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Most welcome G.
Comment from Malcolm Rothery
Brilliantly written and very evocative of Victorian writers like Conan Doyle and Wells. I could see this as a BBC Christmas scary story a la Mark Gatiss.
I spotted one small problem highlighted below where I thought a comma was needed between 'tobacco' and 'where', rather than a full stop, otherwise, the first sentence just hangs.
'Having filled our bowls with some recently acquired Turkish tobacco. We headed off.....'
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Brilliantly written and very evocative of Victorian writers like Conan Doyle and Wells. I could see this as a BBC Christmas scary story a la Mark Gatiss.
I spotted one small problem highlighted below where I thought a comma was needed between 'tobacco' and 'where', rather than a full stop, otherwise, the first sentence just hangs.
'Having filled our bowls with some recently acquired Turkish tobacco. We headed off.....'
Comment Written 15-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Many thanks for the great response to this piece, Malcolm. The hardest bit was staying in the right frame of mind whilst editing. lol Much appreciated, especially for the editing help. G
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a fabulous write!!
Through word painting, "showing not telling," and a plethora of sensory details, you successfully pulled me " into," the world you have created.
As the suspense grew, I found myself gobbling up the words to see where the story would take me next.
I appreciate the presentation and authentic dialogue.
The story engaged me from the start and held me until the release at the end.
Thank you for sharing your talent
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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This is a fabulous write!!
Through word painting, "showing not telling," and a plethora of sensory details, you successfully pulled me " into," the world you have created.
As the suspense grew, I found myself gobbling up the words to see where the story would take me next.
I appreciate the presentation and authentic dialogue.
The story engaged me from the start and held me until the release at the end.
Thank you for sharing your talent
Comment Written 15-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Many thanks for a great response. Always appreciated. G
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You have done an excellent job of writing your horror story in the manner of Poe. Your horrible creature is more frightening for being so surreal and occurring to others, who undoubtedly fear they are mad. Early in the story you say Gracey settled down, . . . determined to have a restless night. Do you mean restful at this point in the story? Best of luck in the horror contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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You have done an excellent job of writing your horror story in the manner of Poe. Your horrible creature is more frightening for being so surreal and occurring to others, who undoubtedly fear they are mad. Early in the story you say Gracey settled down, . . . determined to have a restless night. Do you mean restful at this point in the story? Best of luck in the horror contest.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Many thanks, especially for the catch. GMG
Comment from amahra
This is an excellent story and well-written. Best wishes in the contest.
That's a gorgeous picture of a bedroom you posted. Very elegant.
I tried to erect intellectual walls to combat their [potentency], [potentcy] [,]but they crumbled in the face of their vividness.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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This is an excellent story and well-written. Best wishes in the contest.
That's a gorgeous picture of a bedroom you posted. Very elegant.
I tried to erect intellectual walls to combat their [potentency], [potentcy] [,]but they crumbled in the face of their vividness.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Many thanks for checking this one out and the catch. Much appreciated. GMG
