tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post6500710578589473423..comments2024-03-08T08:13:52.256+00:00Comments on The Flash Fiction Offensive: Cut to the Bone by Sue Harding.David Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231973272530266336noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-64470060450808160752011-10-11T12:27:46.435+01:002011-10-11T12:27:46.435+01:00I really loved that...xI really loved that...xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-37362526782463864582011-09-16T22:43:47.646+01:002011-09-16T22:43:47.646+01:00Maybe not killing the boss, but I've heard abo...Maybe not killing the boss, but I've heard about these recycling stories happening in real life so it's not all fiction. And I'm with you on taking the cheapest way out. A burial plot with fancy casket and headstone and an expensive ceremonial send-off seems like such a waste.<br />Good storytelling.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-22202100309061831472011-09-15T16:34:10.247+01:002011-09-15T16:34:10.247+01:00Very creepy story, Sue. I'm feeling a bit unea...Very creepy story, Sue. I'm feeling a bit uneasy. Was that your intent?<br /><br />Nah. <br /><br />Ha!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-24019257806994716912011-09-13T11:45:20.136+01:002011-09-13T11:45:20.136+01:00Nicely nasty!Nicely nasty!Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-53593886380427204632011-09-13T01:53:42.879+01:002011-09-13T01:53:42.879+01:00Sue- Enjoyed this a lot and loved how you invited ...Sue- Enjoyed this a lot and loved how you invited the reader into the story. Some great details in there, which were very creepy as well, especially this part<br /><br />"What’s that? You saw him blink? Nah, trust me, just the muscles relaxing. Well, once I start pumping the embalming fluid in you’ll never know."Sean Patrick Reardonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051252366031997054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-58918285578023135152011-09-12T22:55:51.262+01:002011-09-12T22:55:51.262+01:00Yes, Col - 'tis I ;-)Yes, Col - 'tis I ;-)SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-11978183169157366232011-09-12T22:30:35.938+01:002011-09-12T22:30:35.938+01:00Is this that same lovely lady I met at Matt's ...Is this that same lovely lady I met at Matt's book launch...? <br />You surprised me with this authentic and 'fun' piece of dark flash. Nicely done, Sue.<br />Best,<br />ColAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913040012695421077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-16205059185723224902011-09-12T22:26:36.881+01:002011-09-12T22:26:36.881+01:00Fun, dark little tale!Fun, dark little tale!Glenn Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14925047417101856802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-32989424916748270762011-09-12T20:34:09.355+01:002011-09-12T20:34:09.355+01:00I agree with everyone about the voice. Creepy and...I agree with everyone about the voice. Creepy and just right.Mike Minernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-67810239123149140742011-09-12T18:05:05.999+01:002011-09-12T18:05:05.999+01:00remind me never to give you a job... :-) fine w...remind me never to give you a job... :-) fine work, I liked how cold and calculated the story was toldGlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562111165943505509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-72030531804228001862011-09-12T16:51:13.911+01:002011-09-12T16:51:13.911+01:00Thank you everyone! As Hilary says - once the curt...Thank you everyone! As Hilary says - once the curtains shut, who knows what actually happens?!<br />Personally, I've told my kids to go for the cheapest option they can find - and no flowers! (assuming there's much left after the NHS 'recycles' anything that still works! ;-p)SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-34330074191228645292011-09-12T14:50:55.386+01:002011-09-12T14:50:55.386+01:00Hi Sue .. that's the problem isn't it - we...Hi Sue .. that's the problem isn't it - we never know what goes on behind that dreaded curtain and cranking wheels ... <br /><br />Loved the story though - fun?! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-2300627272270064892011-09-12T14:22:40.047+01:002011-09-12T14:22:40.047+01:00Really captures the rage of being laid off by a sc...Really captures the rage of being laid off by a scammer, which millions are feeling these days. Well done.Thomas Pluckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008022962076648740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-47760302133166942112011-09-12T09:36:41.026+01:002011-09-12T09:36:41.026+01:00Terrific stuff, Sue. I agree this piece has a grea...Terrific stuff, Sue. I agree this piece has a great voice running through it. Nicely done.Alan Griffithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890190137499272096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-28043231339882798692011-09-12T07:26:00.384+01:002011-09-12T07:26:00.384+01:00Yum. Don't mess with a mortician - golden rule...Yum. Don't mess with a mortician - golden rule.<br /><br />Great piece of flash with a highly satisfying ending. Really enjoyed it Sue.Lily Childshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861288507716873813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-54526626520124903482011-09-11T22:49:17.480+01:002011-09-11T22:49:17.480+01:00Fantastic! A very dark mind at work here, with a w...Fantastic! A very dark mind at work here, with a writing talent which does it justice. :-)hayles77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00797332672569632285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-5866350657940814232011-09-11T22:27:58.578+01:002011-09-11T22:27:58.578+01:00Well done. Has the unfortunate ring of utter reali...Well done. Has the unfortunate ring of utter reality.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-54178056868965115292011-09-11T21:35:23.580+01:002011-09-11T21:35:23.580+01:00Ooo, chilling! Loved this, great storytelling and ...Ooo, chilling! Loved this, great storytelling and an unforgettable ending. Well Done!Luca Vestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871107706073619146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289201915273996479.post-59808010367961687182011-09-11T21:29:56.769+01:002011-09-11T21:29:56.769+01:00Love this... great read and an excellent voice.Love this... great read and an excellent voice.Sabrina E. Ogdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02192829855024267562noreply@blogger.com