Dr. Howler's Nightmares
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Nineteenth Floor"A collection of most unusual bedtime stories
14 total reviews
Comment from Natali Holden
As I read this, I imagined a creepy, old man telling it. I heard his voice. Dr. Howler is an interesting man. Why would this story be appropriate for "little kiddies"? Especially at bedtime? Cool story though. "Sleep tight my little kiddies."
Natali ð???
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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As I read this, I imagined a creepy, old man telling it. I heard his voice. Dr. Howler is an interesting man. Why would this story be appropriate for "little kiddies"? Especially at bedtime? Cool story though. "Sleep tight my little kiddies."
Natali ð???
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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As I said, you may have a slightly different opinion than the good Doctor does as to the appropriateness of his Nightmars being told to "little kiddies". That is part of what he believes makes them much more frightening to them.
Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate you taking the time to read it and to write a review.
Comment from Ulla
Well, well, a very good little tale with its surprise ending. I found one little thing:
began it's ascent = its ascent. I enjoyed the reading. All the best. Ulla:)
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Well, well, a very good little tale with its surprise ending. I found one little thing:
began it's ascent = its ascent. I enjoyed the reading. All the best. Ulla:)
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate the review and the catch.
Comment from emptypage
Okay...who was the vampire? Tommy or the evil man? I'm not clear. The reflexive pronouns in the last paragraph don't explain.
Creepy, good entry. Peace.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Okay...who was the vampire? Tommy or the evil man? I'm not clear. The reflexive pronouns in the last paragraph don't explain.
Creepy, good entry. Peace.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Tommy left the elevator, and the man was dead.
Appreciate you taking the time to read this Nightmare and to write a review.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Brett. You certainly get my vote on this little gem. I love Doctor Howler and his nightmares! I like quick tight stories that creep me out and excite me too. That's what this precious did for me today. Thanks! xoxo deborah
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Hi Brett. You certainly get my vote on this little gem. I love Doctor Howler and his nightmares! I like quick tight stories that creep me out and excite me too. That's what this precious did for me today. Thanks! xoxo deborah
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate you taking the time to read it and to write a review.
Comment from BOO ghost
Hate elevators. They do get stuck. BOO was stuck in an elevator for 15 minutes of hell. Will float next time to next floor like ghosts do. BOO's favorite paragraph: He pushed the button for the nineteenth floor. The light illuminated in amber as the elevator door creaked closed and the car began it's ascent. Tommy Martin was going to visit his invalid grandmother. BOO-tastic!
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Hate elevators. They do get stuck. BOO was stuck in an elevator for 15 minutes of hell. Will float next time to next floor like ghosts do. BOO's favorite paragraph: He pushed the button for the nineteenth floor. The light illuminated in amber as the elevator door creaked closed and the car began it's ascent. Tommy Martin was going to visit his invalid grandmother. BOO-tastic!
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Don't you just not like it when an elevator gets stuck?
That can be the real nightmare.
Appreciate your comments and support.
Comment from LaRosa
Well, yeah, I guess it is a nightmare. Too much for my blood.
But, the only suggestion I have is that you should put 'thoughts' in italics. To do so, use the Advanced Edit option on the page you enter your story. Holding down the right button of your mouse, drag it over the words desired. This will highlight them. Click on the italics option.
Of course, you probably already know how to 'highlight' but...just to be sure...
Just don't come haunt me now, 'k?
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Well, yeah, I guess it is a nightmare. Too much for my blood.
But, the only suggestion I have is that you should put 'thoughts' in italics. To do so, use the Advanced Edit option on the page you enter your story. Holding down the right button of your mouse, drag it over the words desired. This will highlight them. Click on the italics option.
Of course, you probably already know how to 'highlight' but...just to be sure...
Just don't come haunt me now, 'k?
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate your comments, support, and the review.
Comment from bookishfabler
What a good boy Tommy is. I loved it. Not complicated, not for children, of courses who's to say, I grew up on witches eating small children, and wolves slaying grandmothers and three pigs. Great job.
hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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What a good boy Tommy is. I loved it. Not complicated, not for children, of courses who's to say, I grew up on witches eating small children, and wolves slaying grandmothers and three pigs. Great job.
hugs Heidi
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate you taking the time to read it and to write a review.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Brett,
A good taut little piece.
the car began it's ascent - its ascent.
A tall, dark-haired, stranger - don't think you need the second comma here.
I like the gradual descriptions as the story progressed, more organic rather than a big info-drop.
There's a certain ambiguity to the last paragraph that is very pleasing.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Hi Brett,
A good taut little piece.
the car began it's ascent - its ascent.
A tall, dark-haired, stranger - don't think you need the second comma here.
I like the gradual descriptions as the story progressed, more organic rather than a big info-drop.
There's a certain ambiguity to the last paragraph that is very pleasing.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Giraff,
glad you enjoyed this little Nightmare.
Appreciate the catches as well.
Comment from MizKat
Hi Brett,
You're story was okay. But having had so many bad dreams etc. it made me afraid again. Still I'm sure there are many people who won't be bothered at all.
So keep writing and I'll keep reading.
Kat
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Hi Brett,
You're story was okay. But having had so many bad dreams etc. it made me afraid again. Still I'm sure there are many people who won't be bothered at all.
So keep writing and I'll keep reading.
Kat
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this little tale.
Appreciate your comments and support.
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Hi Brett,
I always look forward to reading what you write. You are always wonderful at writing them.
Kat
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written frightening nightmare. Elevators are creepy in any circumstances. When a stranger spooks me in one I will definitely try to get away from him as quick as possible.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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A very well-written frightening nightmare. Elevators are creepy in any circumstances. When a stranger spooks me in one I will definitely try to get away from him as quick as possible.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this Nightmare.
Appreciate you taking the time to read it and to write a review.
