Contest Entry and Winners
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Never Again"Short Stories
44 total reviews
Comment from royowen
You know I love happy endings, and this is is a doozie, but I also like justice, but you've cleverly negotiated a great story, with both. Rape of kids atrocious, and combing it as abuse of a minor is much worse, this is a thoroughly satisfying ending, and another great story to add to your myriad of amazing writing, well done Carol, beautifully done, blessings Roy, love
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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You know I love happy endings, and this is is a doozie, but I also like justice, but you've cleverly negotiated a great story, with both. Rape of kids atrocious, and combing it as abuse of a minor is much worse, this is a thoroughly satisfying ending, and another great story to add to your myriad of amazing writing, well done Carol, beautifully done, blessings Roy, love
Comment Written 21-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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Thanks, Roy... It's a topic that comes close to home behind doors I'd rather leave closed...but I thought this story was a good representation when I came across it the other day. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Smiles, Carol
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Well done
Comment from Carol Clark2
Another well-written story. It's a bit graphic in spots. I really like that you begin and end with the same sentence. No wonder this was a contest winner! Thanks for reposting. Carol
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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Another well-written story. It's a bit graphic in spots. I really like that you begin and end with the same sentence. No wonder this was a contest winner! Thanks for reposting. Carol
Comment Written 21-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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you are correct but I guess my mind set at the time was that I needed the story to come across as realistic as possible. Thank you so much Carol for always following me and supporting my writing. Smiles, Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm sorry I missed this the first time posting it. Thank you for re-posting. This happens way to often.
Mother smiled, "Sweetie, be a good girl now. Maybe we can stop for ice cream on the way home." (period after smiled. It's not a speech tag.)
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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I'm sorry I missed this the first time posting it. Thank you for re-posting. This happens way to often.
Mother smiled, "Sweetie, be a good girl now. Maybe we can stop for ice cream on the way home." (period after smiled. It's not a speech tag.)
Comment Written 21-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2021
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Thanks for enjoying another of my old stories. I am cleaning the writing house and discovering so many things I didn't remember. It's fun to share the good ones. Smiles, Carol
Comment from misscookie
Wow hw did I miss this one thisis some story no wonder your a winner . congruration. it must have been one of my off day too miss this one as alway very moving nrbver a dull moment.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2010
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Wow hw did I miss this one thisis some story no wonder your a winner . congruration. it must have been one of my off day too miss this one as alway very moving nrbver a dull moment.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2010
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Cookie...
Never fear! It was blind before that's why you missed it. Thanks for the great review. Smiles, my friend...Carol
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your welcome. have a blessed day.
Comment from jgirlie152
This is quite a story, and one that happens every day of life, although not ending the same. It makes me beyond anger to see a man get away with something like this and blame the innocent girl. I'm so glad she got there and shot him, and yes she "should have killed" him. Extremely well written, you deserve the prize.
Joan
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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This is quite a story, and one that happens every day of life, although not ending the same. It makes me beyond anger to see a man get away with something like this and blame the innocent girl. I'm so glad she got there and shot him, and yes she "should have killed" him. Extremely well written, you deserve the prize.
Joan
Comment Written 23-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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Joan,
Thank you so much for the kind praise and comments. I was away for a few days (family stuff) and your sweet words and lovely stars greeted me first thing this morning...Thank you..I hoped that this story would be widely accepted..It had a message! Smiles to you, Carol
Comment from Thesis
An excellent story about the incestuous behavior of a sexual predator. This subject is such a hard one to fathom, since it goes against parents instincts to protect their children at all costs.
You've portrayed the characters well, their emotions and the effect the rapes had on their missed childhoods. A very powerful story. Carrie was right, it's too bad she didn't kill him. - Thesis
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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An excellent story about the incestuous behavior of a sexual predator. This subject is such a hard one to fathom, since it goes against parents instincts to protect their children at all costs.
You've portrayed the characters well, their emotions and the effect the rapes had on their missed childhoods. A very powerful story. Carrie was right, it's too bad she didn't kill him. - Thesis
Comment Written 22-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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John,
Yes...Carrie expressed my personal feelings very well. Thank you for reading John. Not been able to be on the site much of late...Appreciate finding your kind review. Smiles, Carol
Comment from medicnate
This is a very tragic, yet well written story. It's only the first one I've read, but will probably get my vote. We'll see what the others hold. Nice work here.
before sprinting the remainder (of the) way home
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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This is a very tragic, yet well written story. It's only the first one I've read, but will probably get my vote. We'll see what the others hold. Nice work here.
before sprinting the remainder (of the) way home
~medicnate~
Comment Written 22-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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medicnate
Thank you so much for the kind and generous comments. I really appreciate them. Smiles, Carol
Comment from jasmh
That was, well you see my rating. I haven't read all the entries but yours is very very good. Now I admit I'm a sucker for a happy ending. While this ending isn't truly happy, it does have it's perks.
Good job!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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That was, well you see my rating. I haven't read all the entries but yours is very very good. Now I admit I'm a sucker for a happy ending. While this ending isn't truly happy, it does have it's perks.
Good job!
Comment Written 22-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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jasmh,
Thank you so much for the kind and generous comments and for the dusting of stars...Been away for a bit and apologize for my late response...I really appreciate it very much. smiles, Carol
Comment from azwildrosa
What a great story. you kept me wanting to read. I was in complete disbelieve that the mother had part in the rape and then expected the daughter to apologize. She was able to get to her sister and reveal the truth about Jack. great read and good luck!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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What a great story. you kept me wanting to read. I was in complete disbelieve that the mother had part in the rape and then expected the daughter to apologize. She was able to get to her sister and reveal the truth about Jack. great read and good luck!
Comment Written 22-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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azwildrose
I guess there are all kinds in this world..we never really know the true person that passes us by on the street...It scares me tht a mother could do that too! Thank you for the kind and generous review. Smiles, Carol
Comment from M. Karol
Its so sad ..i mean not only the stepfather but the attitude of a mother...just terrible. I am glad the sister was saved.
The story has been written with clarity of thought and flowed easily. Kept me glued...no on tenterhooks till the end.
M
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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Its so sad ..i mean not only the stepfather but the attitude of a mother...just terrible. I am glad the sister was saved.
The story has been written with clarity of thought and flowed easily. Kept me glued...no on tenterhooks till the end.
M
Comment Written 22-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2010
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M. Karol
I appreciate the kind and generous review. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Smiles, Carol