tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post1586701848143070450..comments2024-03-19T02:08:31.357+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: No Second Chances by Marie McCloskeyCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-50684563293335148432016-09-13T18:08:46.341+01:002016-09-13T18:08:46.341+01:00Thanks for the lovely comments!Thanks for the lovely comments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-1246425700481467802016-09-12T13:43:45.573+01:002016-09-12T13:43:45.573+01:00This was a unique perspective on regret, a look at...This was a unique perspective on regret, a look at the finality - or maybe not - of what's left undone from the other side. I thought the story unfolded very well...some suspense at first and then allowing the reader to have time to process the protagonist's feelings.Julie Carpenterhttp://www.sacredchickens.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-43195940307954950312016-09-10T19:11:39.691+01:002016-09-10T19:11:39.691+01:00I felt the 'sub' emotion of 'regret...I felt the 'sub' emotion of 'regret', and I liked the way that the reader is informed quite early on in the narrative of 'I's paranormal status - rather than giving a twist to the piece at the finish this astutely offers the s/he opportunities to speculate. The 'rescue plan' is an endearing touch and gives further chance for the reader to go on thinking after they've finished reading. <br />B r o o k eAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142492723192523556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-62773543946887966092016-09-09T20:14:40.640+01:002016-09-09T20:14:40.640+01:00First class story. I also thought the idea of help...First class story. I also thought the idea of helping his former partner from the other side was superbly and credibly realised.<br />Mike McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-21345559754820077892016-09-09T17:30:08.765+01:002016-09-09T17:30:08.765+01:00Great story, Marie! I love how regret turns into a...Great story, Marie! I love how regret turns into a mission to help her from the afterlife. Thought provoking and positive. So well done!Nancy Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-21309088464213022382016-09-09T13:23:04.136+01:002016-09-09T13:23:04.136+01:00An effective leap of the imagination that explores...An effective leap of the imagination that explores one of the most pervasive of human emotions: regret. The fact that it comes too late amplifies its impact. Many thanks, CeinwenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145727006327466838noreply@blogger.com