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Zachary Roush's avatar

Woooooooooow. After reading, I jumped when my phone buzzed. And now I will only ever make my own risotto. Thank you!

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Feebz's avatar

An excellent piece. Remarkable.

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Bec's avatar

What a great and wonderful short story writer you are ! You really capture the autumnal shades as well as the tastes! Looking forward to next one!

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A Private Person's avatar

I wonder about the mind of a person who can write such a story.....Until I realize, How much I enjoyed it. Are we Both Looney?

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Soledad Brozek's avatar

Wow!! had me going - sort of happy John and sister got what was coming to them. Worried about Bella. Excellent writing

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Christine99's avatar

Thank you!

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Janice Sei's avatar

Soooo Coooool!!!

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G K's avatar

Really enjoyed this, a sweet swirl of words, with duck and dive and a fine dance to the end., Only your stories, I always feel, I can hear you speaking the words as I read them, I like that. Thanks.

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Jo Bozarth's avatar

I root for Bella to get away with all of it, I feel sorry for Bella, and I’m afraid of Bella and think she should be locked away…all at once. Brilliant!

And now I will go silence my phone.

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Jane Tingleff's avatar

Wonderful! A seasonal treat, with tricks 😄🎃 I read your Christmas ghost stories each winter -these new Halloween stories will be a welcome addition. Thank you.

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Bob Gilchrist's avatar

Shiver. Your writing is wonderful. Thank you for the chills!

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Jen's avatar

Stunning. Thank you.

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Ana's avatar

time to rest, I turn off the phone, I don't trust him

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Moth's avatar

My sister has your phone. She’s a therapist.

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M. G. M.'s avatar

Terrific Short Read

A little murder mystery for

🎃👻😱😳😬😲😱👻🎃

H A L L O W E E N

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Cate's avatar

Pure JW brilliance!

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