This was written as the concept of a 3-scene play, even in short story/novella form I still wanted it to have that screenplay feel of drifting from one scene to the next. I'm glad you like it I think everyone has something they would change in their past if they had the chance. Thanks for reading!
Thank you very much, Mr. Harris! I've been working very hard on the show-don't-tell aspect of my writing and I believe I'm getting better with every story. We all make choices, even if we don't realize that we have made them. I like that Tom was able to change a bad choice that hurt someoneone, and we also get to see what life on the flip side of his choice. Thanks for reading!
Thanks! Being dead will change the dynamics of the relationship/friendship but we will still see more of them interacting together. I'm glad you like it...Just one more day to new chapter. Thanks for reading
Awww Thanks Marky, I don't know that I actually have a thought process It's more like all the synapses fire all at once, it's a bloody mess and usually an ugly sight . I like this one, short, sweet & simple
What an original concept, very science fiction of you Wayne! Those people of Raven's weren't trying to custom order a mate they wanted a victim. How awful. Thank goodness Tenney got away and found a wonderful family to love him! Nice Story
Note to self: Don't eat the food, don't drink the water, don't breath!!! OMG, now I'm scared. My first thought when they found the gene was neonatal testing...all of the rest I didn't think of but you sure did Awesome story, Bill. Frightning but a wicked twist to choices theme!!
I've always thought about the "butterfly effect", changing one thing will effect others down the road. Tom's one choice changed more lives than his own. Glad you liked it, Andy! Thanks for reading
Thanks Yettie, now whenever I drive by an old closed down diner I can't help but wonder...what if I know what I would change if I had a choice but I will settle with looking to what I can change for the future.
Marky, you really know how to have someone on the edge of their seat. Coming through the darkness to the light at the end was breathtaking! I agree with Wayne, your writing has grown so much. Very proud of you!
I didn't know you had such a dark and twisted mind
That is a very scary future and the thought that it is something that mankind did to ourselves! I've always thought that our distruction will come from our own hands. The jump between backstory and the present with Jessica was a tad jerky but the story was fabulous!!! This would be a great one to expand into a full length story!!
I was very nervous for a bit, thinking this would be an unhappy ending. I'm so glad his Mom, set the Dad straight. I also like how he was determined to tell them no matter what the consequences. He's very brave! Good story!!
Thanks RJ, I submitted this story in the writing class I took over the winter and the little old ladies in the class just didn't get it They complained that it moved too fast, they wanted more backstory and...they wanted more information on the wife, Barbara
I love short stories, fast moving ones that almost boarder on flash-fiction. I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks Wayne! Short, sweet & simple. This was the 3 scene play that I wrote for the Summer Playwrite Festival that I missed the deadline for this year's submission. I'm glad you liked it.
It is hard to start talking and thinking in past tense. I did it today talking about my Mom then it hit me that I was talking as if she was still here...so that is hard to adjust to. Tanner knows he's dead but unlike a Zombie we know and love, he is going to have to face it (and not eat anyones's face off )
Gibby was in shock, everything happened so fast. As for Tanner's memory believe me when I say I want to tell ya'll what will happen but where's the fun in that?
Gibby has been through a lot in his life with the fire and coma, he nearly died, which might be why he can see Tanner...Hmmmmm
Thanks for reading Lisa!
Tanner doesn't remember the accident. He doesn't believe his 'friends' would have done this to him. He still sees the good in them...for now
Just think 1 day down so we are already closer to Monday!
Yes, Tanner might be dead but he is not gone. I'm not that awful of a human to do that to everyone He's still a major part of the story and there is still a good bit more to come!
I know, I'm mean, I'm sorry. I knew people would be upset with me and I killed him anyways...I suck! Even with Tanner dying, I'm glad you're still liking the story. Thanks for reading!
I'm no bugger ...Oh wait, yes I am
Tell Stuby I forgive him in his taste in games! I'll still let him sit at the cool table
I'm glad you like it Marky!
That's very optimistic, Dirk! Soooooo...do you want the spoiler now or will you figure it out in a few chapters? I'm sorry but Tanner is dead But his ghost is still a huge part of the story. It's going to change His and Gibby's friendship/relationship but I think you'll like where the story is going!