Let's Kill Karen...with Kindness
The pen really is mightier than the sword.29 total reviews
Comment from Kricket
Ha! You had me laughing all through your story. Karen IS DEAD and you killed her, may I say, very well?!
I enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more of your work as I become more familiar with FS writers.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Ha! You had me laughing all through your story. Karen IS DEAD and you killed her, may I say, very well?!
I enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more of your work as I become more familiar with FS writers.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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I appreciate this review very much! Thank you, Kricket, and welcome to FS!! I'll look forward to reading YOUR work, as well.
Comment from lyenochka
This is such dark humor but very well done. And bringing in the whole Fanstory culture and issues with reviews brings it all home.
Hoping this does well in this most unusual contest!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2024
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This is such dark humor but very well done. And bringing in the whole Fanstory culture and issues with reviews brings it all home.
Hoping this does well in this most unusual contest!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2024
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It definitely is an unusual contest!! But that's why I had to contribute. Such a refreshing change from the "write a ten-syllable poem about your pet" fare!
Thanks for this very nice review.
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That's true!
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, "more than one way to skin a cat," comes to mind. But you've certainly found a way to help Karen commit suicide rather than bless her with a brick upside the head. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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Well, "more than one way to skin a cat," comes to mind. But you've certainly found a way to help Karen commit suicide rather than bless her with a brick upside the head. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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Yes; compassion has always been my strong suit.
Thanks for the understanding review!!
Comment from Navada
Yikes! I sincerely hope there is a lot of tongue in cheek happening here because this is certainly strong stuff. It's robust and filled with dark humour. I hope Karen approves! :)
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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Yikes! I sincerely hope there is a lot of tongue in cheek happening here because this is certainly strong stuff. It's robust and filled with dark humour. I hope Karen approves! :)
Comment Written 03-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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Karen LOVED it - referred to ti as "beyond brilliant," :glorious," "perfect," and "a work of art." Anyone who can sponsor a contest for ways to "kill" her obvious expects an onslaught of dark humor. The least I could do was answer the call with my heartiest creativity!!
Thanks for the review, Navada. Very much appreciated.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is really cute. I envy you your gift of sarcasm and humor. You have almost as much as Karen. I'm sure she'll appreciate that. You have her cause of death really pegged. I'd give you a six but don't have any.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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This is really cute. I envy you your gift of sarcasm and humor. You have almost as much as Karen. I'm sure she'll appreciate that. You have her cause of death really pegged. I'd give you a six but don't have any.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2024
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Yes, Karen and I do have that in our arsenal. But we also have a very sick sense of humor, so that's what made this challenge of hers so fun.
Thanks for recognizing it for what it was (you'd be amazed at the reviews of indignation that some reviewers voiced, totally missing the point.) and for your encouragement. Always so appreciated.
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Maybe they didn't read the announcement of the contest.
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One guy got even huffier after I told him that. Whatever. It takes all kinds, right? I like reviewers like you who "get it" without any explanations necessary.
Comment from BethShelby
This is really funny and fitting and I know it is bound to make Karen laugh because she isn't going to believe that she might actually make mistakes so if she doesn't die from the entitlement syndrome she just might die laughing. Either way, we'll miss her. All those she gave less than five stars to have probably muted her and may not the obit.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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This is really funny and fitting and I know it is bound to make Karen laugh because she isn't going to believe that she might actually make mistakes so if she doesn't die from the entitlement syndrome she just might die laughing. Either way, we'll miss her. All those she gave less than five stars to have probably muted her and may not the obit.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Yes, I understand there was quite a lot of muting going around early on in Karen's career here! But has actually called this contest entry "Beyond brilliant," "glorious," "perfect," and "a work of art," so I think I'm out of the woods...though she did say she'd be writing a revenge piece with me as the star whom she'd be torturing but not killing off.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Killing someone with kindness is quite effective. My mother taught me about that truth. This is very creative and unique. It is full of good sensory words and vibrant imagery. Thank you for sharing this. It's unusual and I enjoyed reviewing it.
Best wishes,
Alex
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Killing someone with kindness is quite effective. My mother taught me about that truth. This is very creative and unique. It is full of good sensory words and vibrant imagery. Thank you for sharing this. It's unusual and I enjoyed reviewing it.
Best wishes,
Alex
Comment Written 02-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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You and your mother are SOOO right, Alex!!
Comment from Begin Again
Oh My Word! I've only recently met Karen, but your story could be written to many others. Your diabolical humor laced with tiny bits of truth is outstanding. I truly enjoyed every second. Bravo! Good luck in the contest.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Oh My Word! I've only recently met Karen, but your story could be written to many others. Your diabolical humor laced with tiny bits of truth is outstanding. I truly enjoyed every second. Bravo! Good luck in the contest.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 02-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Carol; this was a really nice review that brought a guilty-as-charged smile to my face.
Comment from jim vecchio
I'm here to defend Karen at all cost. No one is going to kill her while I m around. I'm not much of a writer here, anyhow, so I'll pledge my life to protect her at all costs. Unless she doesn't pay me.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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I'm here to defend Karen at all cost. No one is going to kill her while I m around. I'm not much of a writer here, anyhow, so I'll pledge my life to protect her at all costs. Unless she doesn't pay me.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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HAHAHAHAHA!! Jim Vecchio, the mercenary! WHO'd have imagined!!
You are so honest about, though, no one will be able to fault you.
Thank you for a very fun review that brought me many smiles this evening. Very much appreciated.
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Don't worry! I'm harmless! They let me have free times sometimes when I'm good! I'm more of a maraschino cherry than a mercenary!
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I wonder how many men would ever admit to THAT!! I'll be sure to be very wary, nonetheless.
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I couldn't hurt anyone on FanStory! I love them all!
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You're a better man than I'll ever be. But I actually already knew that.
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You didn't peek, did you?
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What do you mean?
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I was joking when you said I was a better man. I'm nothing special to speak of.
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There's no way THAT's the case!
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I'm just poor worthless figure that God had mercy on and I am thankful He allowed me to be put into touch with people like you!
Comment from Jeano
Your cause of death is priceless. It made me laugh out loud. I know people with the OES but lack the IPIM. Sign of the times. Anyway you whipped up a great story here. Very imaginative and feisty. I liked it. Good luck with the contest whoever you are. Well done. But, only 5 stars, LOL!
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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Your cause of death is priceless. It made me laugh out loud. I know people with the OES but lack the IPIM. Sign of the times. Anyway you whipped up a great story here. Very imaginative and feisty. I liked it. Good luck with the contest whoever you are. Well done. But, only 5 stars, LOL!
Comment Written 01-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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I really appreciate this terrific review! Thank you, Jeano!