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Scoot's avatar

And then they got married and lived happily ever after. Right? RIGHT??????

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Timothy Merritt's avatar

For some reason, I read this story out loud. And boy, did it flow nice that way. It’s got a great natural rhythm to it. Excellent work!

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Michael S. Atkinson's avatar

When will people learn: *Don't Mess With Ferris Island Trees*! I mean, you can't say the fella wasn't warned.

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Frank's avatar

"You ain't listening" and he sure wasn't!!! Nature is a Mother, and you don't mess with Mother Nature or her children! I could almost hear a small burp as the water filled his boot prints...

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Tad Forsythe's avatar

This one was a bit creepy-thrilling and fun with the overture of mystery and fear!

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Great job of hinting at the evil but not telling too much. Loved the poetic last line.

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Layne Mercer's avatar

Great, creepy flash piece! I love the touch that he claws the air trying to move through it faster. I do that sometimes in my dreams•

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Shawn Brooks's avatar

Creepy and well told!

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Helen Rowlands's avatar

Wow. Another 'I wish I'd written that' atmospheric tale. Loved it.

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The Crazy Cat Lady Writes's avatar

Revenge of the Trees? :P

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Vince Roman's avatar

Loved this

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Padra's avatar

Well written, fun piece to read!!

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