Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

It must have been a horrible life to be constantly worrying. To lose all his friends for doing it should have let him know he needed psychiatric help for this and maybe suicide and that last thought could have be averted.
I wish his last thought would of been "Now I don't have to worry anymore."
Interesting artwork.
Congrats on placing third in hte contest, Bill.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2020

Thanks, Joan.

reply by dragonpoet on 13-Nov-2020

Any time, Bill
Joan

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Congrats on your prize! Glad I caught up to this one--what an ending--of course, we'd never know, though I would expect some suicides might have mundane thoughts pop in last second. Clever flash! Cheers. LIZ

 Comment Written 09-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020

Thank you, Liz

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Herb certainly is the quintessential worrier, worrying even as he jumps off the bridge. Your story has an underlying message, Bill, reminding us that there are too many people out there who need help and support. Rod

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2020

Thanks, Rod

Comment from Mistydawn

Excellent

You paint a grim image in the beginning make us feel sorry for the guy, relate to all his worrying. Your ending, what a twist. I didn't expect that at all.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2020

Thank you, MD

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This story had an interesting twist. Herb's worrying had driven everyone away. Wanting to be well thought of, he pressed his suit so he would look good when found. His final thought was to worry, which is what originally drove everyone away. This was very creative. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2020

Thanks, Lorraine

Comment from equestrik

Excellent

I am sad for this man and sad when a person can see no purpose to keep on living. We can always find a way to contribute and be a part of what is good.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2020

Herb survived the fall and his iron was off. : )

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

This was hilarious with a great twist at the end. Good luck in the contest. Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and stay healthy..

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2020

Thanks, Earl

Comment from Ben B.

Excellent

Ok, considering that his main concern as he jumped off the bridge was hot iron shows that his head wasn't in the right place. He wore his best suit too so his suicide has something to do with vanity issues.

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2020

I?d say people jumping off a bridge are likely not mentally healthy.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Ha ha ha, you once again made me smile Bill and I don't know how you think up these stories but this one is another amusing write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2020

Thank you, Dolly.

Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.

Excellent

This is a great entry for the Dribble Flash Fiction contest. The surprise ending was a shock. This is bound to do well, so I wish you the best of luck.

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2020

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2020

Thanks, TT