The Cheapskate
and that's not all16 total reviews
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Ahhh, yes... a wonderful story with intrigue and fun characters and the all-powerful bit of unsureness as to the near future... ;- ) Love it, my lady! ;) Sorry it didn't make the deadline, but thanx for sharing with us! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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Ahhh, yes... a wonderful story with intrigue and fun characters and the all-powerful bit of unsureness as to the near future... ;- ) Love it, my lady! ;) Sorry it didn't make the deadline, but thanx for sharing with us! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2024
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well, Yvette, afraid there's more, after some FSians said I should continue it. I wasn't prepared for this but am giving it a go. Just finished chapter 3 (I think :)
Thank you for your very kind words.
Katharine
Comment from Jennifer L Newcomb
Great job, I enjoyed it and it kept my attention. Kinda with a suspenseful feel to it.
When you start getting into the story line, there is that twist. The story goes in a different direction than you thought. I liked it and you should continue on with it...
Jennie
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Great job, I enjoyed it and it kept my attention. Kinda with a suspenseful feel to it.
When you start getting into the story line, there is that twist. The story goes in a different direction than you thought. I liked it and you should continue on with it...
Jennie
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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gonna try :) thanks!
Comment from LJbutterfly
I'm sorry this story didn't make it to the contest in time for consideration. You included lots of detailed description for imagery, and realistic dialogue, along with an element of mystery. I enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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I'm sorry this story didn't make it to the contest in time for consideration. You included lots of detailed description for imagery, and realistic dialogue, along with an element of mystery. I enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I Just finished chapter 2, after some FSians suggested I continue the story.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Katharine,
what a fascinating story. It sounds like Kate might need to consider buying a firearm and learning to use it, especially if the cheapskate/murderer gets out on bail. I see you're working on a second chapter. I look forward to reading it. I suppose you'll spend Thanksgiving with your daughter? I hope politics doesn't rear it's ugly head and you all can enjoy a pleasant time together. Have a blesse Thanksgiving my friend.
Tom
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Hello Katharine,
what a fascinating story. It sounds like Kate might need to consider buying a firearm and learning to use it, especially if the cheapskate/murderer gets out on bail. I see you're working on a second chapter. I look forward to reading it. I suppose you'll spend Thanksgiving with your daughter? I hope politics doesn't rear it's ugly head and you all can enjoy a pleasant time together. Have a blesse Thanksgiving my friend.
Tom
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thanks, Tom!! and for the beautiful 6!!!!
We had a good time. no politics, and no turkey :)
My daughter decided on a change and used an Italian cookbook! We had pork bundles in wine sauce, Roasted asparagus, Italian mashed potatoes (with all kinds of stuff in them (different), and Italian Cream cake. Worked herself to death (I did help; lots of chopping and busy work. Very good, tho. Molto bene! :)
Hope you enjoyed your day, too! Some members of the family, I think you said.
Finished chp 2 of Cheapskate. (may have written myself into a corner :) We'll see.
Bye for now,
Katharine
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a really good story. Carl was certainly the kind of person who not only got mad, he also got even, and it was just one drink. The woman who had to pay for both their dinners had more reason to be angry, but her anger apparently got her friend murdered.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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This is a really good story. Carl was certainly the kind of person who not only got mad, he also got even, and it was just one drink. The woman who had to pay for both their dinners had more reason to be angry, but her anger apparently got her friend murdered.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Carol, many thanks for the lovely 6 and for your very nice comments! Some FSians have suggested that I need to continue with the story, so am working on chapter 2. Hadn't planned on it, but will see what I can come with. Thanks again so much!
Oh, if you mean Kate paying for both Carl and Mildred's dinner? No, she didn't. Wasn't her Tab.
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I understood Kate didn't have to pay for their dinners. She had to pay for her own dinner and Carl's because he was such a creep.
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right. just finished Chapter 2.
thanks for reading and commenting!
Comment from judiverse
Great story. I like that you ended it with a question. The justice system works in mysterious ways, you can't be sure if he'll pay the price. The scenario is well set up. Kate had her own experience with Carl, so it was good of her to warn Mildred. This is a chain of events story, with one thing leading to another. Excellent atmosphere with the restaurant. You could probably build on this for a longer story. It has all the elements.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Great story. I like that you ended it with a question. The justice system works in mysterious ways, you can't be sure if he'll pay the price. The scenario is well set up. Kate had her own experience with Carl, so it was good of her to warn Mildred. This is a chain of events story, with one thing leading to another. Excellent atmosphere with the restaurant. You could probably build on this for a longer story. It has all the elements.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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That's what others have said, so am working on chapter two.
Thanks, Judi, for the lovely 6, and for also thinking it needs to continue I really appreciate it and your
I hadn't planned on expanding on it, but it does kind of seem to be "asking for it." :) thanks again!
Comment from Richard Frohm
So sorry to read you missed the deadline. This would have an excellent chance to win.
Your story is well written and could easily be turned into a book.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
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So sorry to read you missed the deadline. This would have an excellent chance to win.
Your story is well written and could easily be turned into a book.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
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Thanks, Richard! Some FSians have suggested I continue on and expand it, so am trying to rethink the plot. I appreciate your kind remarks.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a shame you left it too late! This was a fabulous story, Adonna! You paced it well, and even the way it went when Carl saw her at the end! I loved that. Very well done, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
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What a shame you left it too late! This was a fabulous story, Adonna! You paced it well, and even the way it went when Carl saw her at the end! I loved that. Very well done, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 25-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much, Sandra
Some FSians have suggested that I make it longer, so am trying to rethink plot. I need some more characters I think.
Thank you so much for your neat comments!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!!!
Katharine
Comment from Teri7
This is a six star post in my eyes. It kept my attention from the start to the finish. You used very good descriptive words and very good dialogue also. Thank you for sharing it with us, even though the contest is over! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2024
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This is a six star post in my eyes. It kept my attention from the start to the finish. You used very good descriptive words and very good dialogue also. Thank you for sharing it with us, even though the contest is over! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 24-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2024
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And thank you so much for the 6 and the very kind words! I have just about been talked into continuing the story. Got to give it some thought :) We shall see.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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I think that would be a great idea my friend. I hope to see it on my page to review! love and blessings, Teri
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thanks, and same to you!
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Comment from DonandVicki
I'm glad you didn't give up on this story and file it in the trash. An excellent story that shows justice in a world that is very unjust at times. Well written.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2024
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I'm glad you didn't give up on this story and file it in the trash. An excellent story that shows justice in a world that is very unjust at times. Well written.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2024
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We-ell, some FSians have about talked me into continuing the story, so we shall see. Where does justice finally stand? Though I'm glad you approved.
