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The Valentine

   (10 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction
Sub-genres: Coming of Age

A third-grade valentine develops a life and meaning of its own as its recipient struggles through his teenage years.

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Story Recommendations (6 members)

  • Action Packed 0
  • Addictive/Pacing 3
  • Characters 6
  • Chills 0
  • Cliffhanger 0
  • Compelling 5
  • Feel-Good 6
  • Humor 0
  • Smoldering 0
  • Tearjerker 5
  • Unique 5
  • World Building 2

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ReaderPaul

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

This story is short but sweet.  I was pleasantly surprised at the ending, but very happy about it

A wonderful story.

Response from the author:

Thanks, Paul.  This was a fun fantasy to contemplate and write about :)  

  • Love 4
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Geron Kees

· Edited by Geron Kees

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

A short and sweet reminder that Valentine's Day is the time of the year when the heart gets its best exercise.

Response from the author:

@Geron Kees Somehow, I missed this one the first time around.  Thanks, once again, for your support and kind comments :) 

  • Love 6
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WolfM

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

@Backwoods Boyonce again gives us a story that will make you feel good. It's as heartwarming and lovely as anything about Valentines Day should be. You'll be smiling by the end and happy you've read this.

Response from the author:

Thanks much for your comment and review, Wolf.

  • Love 7
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Gary L

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

A Valentine box story. I’ve never heard of this classroom activity but the author uses it to be a box of hope during long years of separation. So much is packed into this story and it needs a second read to get the most out of it.

I was never a fan of short stories before GA but this is a great example of what a skillful author can achieve.  Great read!

Response from the author:

Thanks very much for your encouragement, Gary, and for taking the time to post a review.

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  • Love 6
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AC Benus

   7 of 7 members found this review helpful 7 / 7 members

Read this story!

If you are like me, many of the details will remind you of your own classroom Valentine traditions. And if you get the right candy heart, the ending will be sweet and rewarding; our author guarantees it!  

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Response from the author:

Thanks much for your "sweet and rewarding" review, AC.  I'm glad you enjoyed the story.  I had great fun creating it :) 

  • Love 7
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drsawzall

   8 of 8 members found this review helpful 8 / 8 members

You'd have to have a heart of granite not to appreciate this short and sweet story crafted for Valentines Day. Very well done and a joy to read!!

Response from the author:

Thanks very much for your comment and kind review :) 

  • Love 8
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scolvert

   7 of 7 members found this review helpful 7 / 7 members

Absolutely beautiful, heartwarming story.

 

Response from the author:

Thanks very much for your kind comment.

  • Like 3
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Mancunian

   7 of 7 members found this review helpful 7 / 7 members

A well crafted valentines story that will evoke fond memories for many of us. A valentine's story that I recommend.

Response from the author:

Thank you very much for your story comment and recommendation.

  • Love 7
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chris191070

· Edited by chris191070

   7 of 7 members found this review helpful 7 / 7 members

A truly beautiful story for Valentines Day.

A lovely story of how two young boys Billy and Chico discover the true power of friendship, separation and much more all because of a special Valentines card.

 

Response from the author:

Thanks very much for your assessment and endorsement, Chris.  I appreciate it.

  • Love 7
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raven1

   7 of 7 members found this review helpful 7 / 7 members

Just in time for Valentine's Day.  This short story is a sweet tale of the power of friendship and one special Valentine's Day card.  

Response from the author:

Thanks much for your summary.  I appreciate your comment and review.

  • Love 7
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