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Aiden Marquis | Fantasy Writer's avatar

This was super tense. I loved it!

When the sheriff came the first time - that was my favorite part, from thinking about what she will do, to the reveal (wondering is the cop the good guy or the bad guy, too) about the murders, to thinking will she tell.

Great story. I hope you write more.

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you! I enjoyed the process so much that I plan on writing more. Maybe some of those many story ideas will yield some prompts for me.

Kostia Dmytriiev's avatar

I just got to read this piece now. It is really well written. A lot of lovely details through out the piece. I really enjoyed the dog here! And please, do more!

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you! I really enjoyed writing this, and plan on writing more. Your encouragement means a lot to me.

Bega Boag's avatar

Omg the tension! Really loved this one. Abel needs a medal.

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thanks! Abel's wonderful.

Bega Boag's avatar

I’m loving your short fic era everything is a gem

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you! That motivates me to keep trying!

Rajnikant Sanghavi's avatar

Very well written.

Phoenixica24's avatar

I liked this, it was well structured especially considering how short it is. Congrats!

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you! I am learning and hoping that focusing on short fiction will teach me more about effective fiction writing in general.

Phoenixica24's avatar

I honestly think that's a good idea and will consider trying it out myself.

Theresa Greene's avatar

A well written story !

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you!

Shafali's avatar

Absolutely loved it! Especially that key scene. You wrote that so well; it sent shivers down my spine. Won't say more...don't want to spoil it for other readers.

Caryn Cordova's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

Shafali's avatar

Enjoyed it tremendously. I love reading mysteries :)

The Meridian's avatar

I loved it!

Caryn Cordova's avatar

I'm glad you liked it!

Lamb and Moon's avatar

Nice. It's always satisfying to see how a flash fiction delivers and I'd say you delivered wonderfully.

Am I too cliche if I say Abel was my favorite?

Caryn Cordova's avatar

No. He was mine too. I have a soft spot for animals. You may have noticed…

Pami Stump's avatar

Excellent!