Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

A werewolf would be larger than an average wolf. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very exciting read. Congratulations on your win.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thanks, Charlie, and yes, you are absolutely right, a werewolf (in theory) is far larger than the biggest wolf. Poor wolves thought they had themselves an easy meal. Too bad for them the guy turned out to be a lycanthrope, LOL.

Thanks so much again!

reply by c_lucas on 13-Jul-2014

You're welcome, Dean. Charlie

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

Love this Dean and can absolutely see why it is a winner.

I love the twist at the end - after you led us astray by that bit of misdirection. Well done.

Your graphics are fabulous - where ever do you find them.

Kudos - Jean

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, Jean. I appreciate you taking the time to review it.

Most of my pics I get from photobucket.com, but some are my own drawings and artwork. The late Gungalo, she turned me onto the site, and I love it. Best of all, it is completely free!

Thanks again, and have a wonderful evening.

reply by Acquired Taste on 12-Jul-2014

Thank you as well! :)

Comment from billscott

Excellent

Dean I could sense the ending about mid-point but I just HAD to read further. Your style of telling this tale felt so organic, real to life, rustic and survival based and that drew me in even more!

Loved it!

I'm slow to appreciating wolves, but I think you nudged me along a little more...lol

Great tale and congrats on the contest win!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thank you, Bill. One reviewer saw fit to give me three stars for my efforts because it felt "unoriginal" to him. He said it was too much like Bram Stoker's Dracula, which tells me he has never read the book. I am glad you enjoyed it, however. I appreciate the feedback and review!

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

Yeah well, I could see this ending headed my way. But it took till the middle of the story to figure out what and who you were here. This is well written with excellent vocabulary usage and good imagery as well. I enjoyed reading this very Entertaining story line... John

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thank you very much, John. People know the prompt, or the gist of it at least, when going in. That makes it very difficult to disguise your path completely. You know that someone is a werewolf even before you begin to read, there has to be. The prompt dictates it. That being said, I do my utmost to maintain some elements of surprise for my readers, those who care enough to give their time to me by reading and reviewing what I've written. The reader's entertainment is always my primary concern, hence the graphics to help visualize and enhance the story for them...for you.

So, thank you for your time, my friend, although you found it somewhat predictable. I assure you, I do try.

Comment from zanya

Exceptional

Not a fan of Horror and Thriller genre but this one drew me in with its measured portrayal of vibrant landscapes and throbbing emotions -'forlorn cry of an owl'? Just wondering have you ever visited Romania ? A country I plan to explore.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014

Thank you, zanya, I truly appreciate the fact that even though you're not a horror buff, you still enjoyed reading this story. In reality, it's not a horror story at all, but more of a lonely man's battle to survive who just also happens to be a werewolf, LOL.

Thanks so much again for the kind comments and six stars.

Comment from Kashif Ali Abbas

Average

I like it all the way...and congrats for winning a contest. The artwork is very related. however, i felt you were not that original. It all remember me reading bram strokers dracula..

same style, otherwise it was good

K

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 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

Uh, excuse me, my dear Kashif. But if there were no spelling errors, no grammatical issues, you are not to deduct from a writers ratings unless you have a good reason why. That it seemed "unoriginal" to you is not an adequate reason. I think you might want to go back and see what the rating system is intended to do.

I'm being polite, but believe me when I tell you this. If you do this to some, simply because you felt it was "unoriginal", and make no suggestions to help improve it. They will rake you over the coals.

Have a great day.

reply by Kashif Ali Abbas on 11-Jul-2014

Like i said, it is too familiar with the style of Bram. So, not original for me, and that doesnt take away all the effort you put in it. cheers mate!

K

reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

So be it then. Since you feel it is below average, what do you suggest to help improve the story? That's what you're required to do, give suggestions for improvement. I'd love to hear your ideas.

reply by Kashif Ali Abbas on 11-Jul-2014

Well, simply put, i will read your other works and see and digest your readings before i could give suggestions:)

reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

Thank you.

Comment from Nosha17

Exceptional

I wanted to congratulate you, it wasn't as scary as I expected. It was so well written, with great descriptions of setting. Your visuals were super, if a bit scary. Well deserved win. Faye

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2014

Thank you, Faye. I was going more for suspenseful here, rather than out-right scary. I tried to set up the clash between werewolf and his close brethren, the wolf, without giving away the fact that the man was a werewolf. I hope I pulled it off.

Thanks for the great feedback, and for taking the time to read and review it for me, Faye. I really appreciate the exceptional rating as well.

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Well written, and to the prompt, and as winner, obviously quality writing. Excellent. But. Is a human/wolf werewolf a superwolf, or just a wolf, and nourishing? And how does pack-law read about cannibalism?

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2014

He's a werewolf, LIJRed. And he didn't want to have to fight off the pack, but knew they would leave him no choice.

Thanks for reading and the great feedback.

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

Great story, Dean. You spin a spell binding and spooky tale of being hunted and then turning the tables. The poor wolves don't stand a chance.

Congratulations on the deserving win.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2014

Thanks a bunch, Debi. I really appreciate it!

Comment from rod007

Excellent

Congratulations Dean. This was well deserved winner. Mine did not fare too wale but I enjoyed writing "Deliverance." Well done, my friend and keep up the great writing.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2014

Thanks, Rod, and I read your story, >i>Deliverance. I felt it was very good.