Most people probably wouldn't take the word "gruesome" as a compliment, but it was absolutely the perfect word used to describe my flash fiction piece, "With This Ring."
Don't worry - it's not graphic or gory. It's just...dark. And creepy. And you'll probably think twice before carving the initials of you and your loved one in a tree trunk ever again.
"With This Ring" is up over at MASH Stories. It's been shortlisted for their current contest, so if you do give it a read - and you like it! - your vote would be greatly appreciated.
And the contest - MASH Competition #4 - is still open, so all of you writers out there, go give it a shot. I'd be honored to have my story alongside any of yours.
Congrats Madeline! I voted it up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maurice! I appreciate it. :)
DeleteI commented and voted - good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alex!
DeleteAwesome! I'm headed over to give it a read, but I already know I'll love it. =)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Crystal. :)
DeleteI liked it. Voted and commented. Good luck. I already entered this competition but they knocked my story back.
ReplyDeleteThanks, DA. I hope your story finds a home soon!
DeleteAh, I was looking at an old post and here you'd addressed the contest already. Gruesome is a perfect descriptor for a horror story!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it?! :)
DeleteDark and creepy! And awesomely gruesome :D
ReplyDeleteI voted!
S.K. Anthony
Thanks, S.K.! I appreciate your vote. :)
DeleteThe pathos of this story was excellent! Good and dark--love it and voted for it. Good luck, Madeline!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cathy!
DeleteOh no! My hubs and I did that when we were dating. I'll have to go read it and check it out.
ReplyDeleteI think you're okay, Elizabeth.... :)
DeleteVoted, thumbs up! Great concept.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteOk, I'll read and vote because although I'm not a huge horror fan, I love your work even when it's dark. You are an awesome writer!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that, Tyrean.
DeleteAnd I hope the "gruesome but not gory or graphic" warning helped prepare you somewhat. :)
Congratulations!!! That's awesome. I'll go check it out now.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you enjoy it.
DeleteMadeline, your story is beautifully written. Yes, gruesome does indeed describe it perfectly. Voted for it.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that! Thank you!
DeleteGreat story - dark and richly poetic at the same time. Voted up by me, too!
ReplyDeleteLove this - "dark and richly poetic." Thank you!
DeleteI'm so glad that voting is still open for slow pokes like me, because I loved your beautifully creepy, twisted little tale. Well done and best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteNo worries! And I'm glad you enjoyed it - creepiness and twisted-ness and all. :)
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