My condolences, Kevin. I wish you strength to get through this difficult time.
(I lost my father and my grandmother in the same year. It was a very hard time for me.)
English is not my first language. So I had to read the story twice, using my wonderful online dictionary now and then. And finally I got it and it made me smirk. Great
Drastic times call for drastic measures, I guess. No, honestly, I think it was the only way for Jack and Gabriel to seize a chance. Everybody would, I think, on the brink of death. You know, I'm not so fond of graphic descriptions, but I thought the story concept was great
What a sweet story! I enjoyed it very much. I loved the setting and the characters. Vantor is a great character. I also would like to read more of your fantasy pieces. A beautiful story. Thank you
I enjoyed this story very much and I was convinced it was fiction. Until I read the posts in the discussion read. Yes, you were lucky. Thanks for sharing this great story with us
Although I saw the end coming, I hoped for a happy ending all the time while reading the story. I was truly shocked when I read the last line. A well done story
I also thought that the narrator crossed a line. She acted selfishly, in my opinion. The story is very well written and, I agree, it is thought-provoking. I think it's a great story, although I do not share the narrator's view
A cold shudder ran through my body when I read your story. I experienced something similar many years ago, less violent though. You described the horror pretty well. The opening line was excellent. The message of the story is plain and clear.
Great
I like the style of this story. There's something surreal about it. The solitary girl: Is she real or is she just a dream? A fascinating and enigmatic image that is worth being developed. I'd like to read the whole tale
This is another sad and beautiful story with a strong message. You finished the story with a 'happy ending'. But I think the story has just begun. We don't know how things will work out in the end. You leave the readers thinking. Very good
I very much enjoyed this beautiful and sad story. It started as a fairytale, but it soon turned into quite a nightmare. I was so sorry for Smiles and I feared for his life. I hoped for a happy ending, but I was not so sure about it. I'm glad Smiles took his courage in his hands and abandoned his old life. I would like to know how the story continues.
A very good story
Thanks for the reviews. I'm happy you enjoyed my story.
I'd like to thank Kevin for reviewing my submission and spotting some stupid mistakes. Many thanks to Graeme for fixing them.
Many thanks to my readers. I hope you enjoy.
I love the GA Anthologies. I look forward to reading all the stories.
Dolores