The Grim Reapers' Dilemma
A picture inspired story42 total reviews
Comment from dhee khaye
I like this story as well as your chosen title. You did it well. You got a wide and artistic imagination. Great job! God bless.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2012
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I like this story as well as your chosen title. You did it well. You got a wide and artistic imagination. Great job! God bless.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2012
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Thank you for the review and the encourating comments. I'm so glad you liked this.
Beth
Comment from lacey1997
What a great read!!! I must admit, my blood runs cold at the thought of multiple grim reapers just hanging out at the local watering hole!!! This is a wonderful outcome of an inspired by story! Thank you!
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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What a great read!!! I must admit, my blood runs cold at the thought of multiple grim reapers just hanging out at the local watering hole!!! This is a wonderful outcome of an inspired by story! Thank you!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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Thank you so much for the review and the funny comment about the multiple reapers at the local watering hole. LOL. I'm so glad you liked the story.
Beth
Comment from Mishelly
I couldn't stop laughing during this. What a wonderfully dark, humorous story. I easily pictured the scene playing out. You've managed to visualize so much with your words. You have a great sense of humor, and a fantastic talent with your writing.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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I couldn't stop laughing during this. What a wonderfully dark, humorous story. I easily pictured the scene playing out. You've managed to visualize so much with your words. You have a great sense of humor, and a fantastic talent with your writing.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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Thank you so much for the six star review. I'm so pleased you found this worthy of six stars and I'm humbled by your gracious comments. I glad you found it humorous.
Beth
Comment from Selestia
Wonderfully clever story that is humorous and yet not. A very tight story that flows smoothly with appropriate dialogue to move the story. I love the job description each reaper gives. Very nice writing.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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Wonderfully clever story that is humorous and yet not. A very tight story that flows smoothly with appropriate dialogue to move the story. I love the job description each reaper gives. Very nice writing.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2012
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Thank you so much for the review and encouraging comments.
I do appreciate you taking the time to read and review this.
Beth
Comment from Fusion48
Great story and a very good laugh at the new learning lean.
Also like the names used as it appeals more to those readers who have different religious beliefs.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Great story and a very good laugh at the new learning lean.
Also like the names used as it appeals more to those readers who have different religious beliefs.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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I am so pleased that you thought this story worth the six star review. I'm glad you saw the humor.
Beth
Comment from donaldww
This is a cute story about the grim reapers. I thought there was only one, but there are three. Now they're joining the Skull and Bones. They'll be buddies with George Bush, who I believe is a member. LOL
Cheers,
DW
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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This is a cute story about the grim reapers. I thought there was only one, but there are three. Now they're joining the Skull and Bones. They'll be buddies with George Bush, who I believe is a member. LOL
Cheers,
DW
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Thank you Donald. I appreciate the review and the comments. I'm glad you recognize the Skull and Bones. One reader who went to Yale acted as though he didn't know what I meant by it. I think he thought I was insulting his school. LOL
Beth
Comment from janalma
Good satire here. Names are good and the reasons for their coming unemployment are clearly stated and a fairly reasonable futuristic conclusion. The twist, with a plethora of new reasons for death, is excellent, if a bit unsettling. Reminds me of a movie I once saw (can't remember the title) where the three women couldn't die, but were falling apart--tho in your story the parts are just replaced. Horrible to contemplate, really. I liked the irony of the people's ability to live on and on, yet dying by their own hand or being murdered--as if it is impossible to adjust to unlimited life on earth. Very well written. Food for thought.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Good satire here. Names are good and the reasons for their coming unemployment are clearly stated and a fairly reasonable futuristic conclusion. The twist, with a plethora of new reasons for death, is excellent, if a bit unsettling. Reminds me of a movie I once saw (can't remember the title) where the three women couldn't die, but were falling apart--tho in your story the parts are just replaced. Horrible to contemplate, really. I liked the irony of the people's ability to live on and on, yet dying by their own hand or being murdered--as if it is impossible to adjust to unlimited life on earth. Very well written. Food for thought.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Thank you so much for the review and the excellent comments. I think you might mean "Death Becomes Her" as the movie you mentioned. I see what you mean about this reminding you of that.
Beth
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is an excellent satire about death, witty and funny, and very compelling. The dialogue is cleverly planned and flows naturally and the narrative voice is powerful and clear. Nicely done! A very enjoyable read!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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This is an excellent satire about death, witty and funny, and very compelling. The dialogue is cleverly planned and flows naturally and the narrative voice is powerful and clear. Nicely done! A very enjoyable read!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Thank you Dawn, I really appreciate the review and affirmative comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Beth
Comment from Fluffyhead
This is superb and really funny. Although a lot of cool famous people seem to be kicking the bucket.Love the visuals would give you 6 if I could.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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This is superb and really funny. Although a lot of cool famous people seem to be kicking the bucket.Love the visuals would give you 6 if I could.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Thank you so much for the review and encouraging comments. I appreciate the virtual 6 which you would give me if you could. LOL
Beth
Comment from Aaron James
Oh this works well on so many levels. First it is a good story for the image. It is also a light-hearted look at a sombre subject. It also touches on the many advances mankind has made over the years while not ignoring the very real problems today's society face.
Exceptional piece which I thoroughly enjoyed.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Oh this works well on so many levels. First it is a good story for the image. It is also a light-hearted look at a sombre subject. It also touches on the many advances mankind has made over the years while not ignoring the very real problems today's society face.
Exceptional piece which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2012
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Arron, thank you for much for such nice words. I'm so glad this story works for you and that you enjoyed it. I am grateful for the wonderful comments.
Beth
