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Payback by Merkin (Halloween story)  [message #78836] Thu, 31 October 2024 21:54 Go to next message
Kitzyma is currently offline  Kitzyma

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I want to say how much I enjoyed 'Payback' by Merkin.

For me, it was the story equivalent of a delightful culinary amuse-bouche.
Small but packed with flavour, including a spicy taste of Halloween eeriness.

Although short, I think it's beautifully crafted, without any wasted words.

Actually, I'm jealous because I wish that I'd written it!

Thanks, Merkin!

Kit

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Re: Payback by Merkin (Halloween story)  [message #78837 is a reply to message #78836] Sat, 02 November 2024 16:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Geron Kees is currently offline  Geron Kees

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I have to say I liked this story by Merkin, too. Nice surprise ending, didn't see it coming. Bit of Twilight Zone, but without Serling's rough edges. Great Halloween tale, that will bring a catch to your breath at the close.
Re: Payback by Merkin (Halloween story)  [message #78838 is a reply to message #78836] Sun, 03 November 2024 01:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Merkin is currently offline  Merkin

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Thank you.  I am very grateful for the praise of "Payback." As with any tale that is heart-felt in its origin, there are parts of it that are true, parts that are less true, and parts that are not true at all.  For example, I am not a pediatrician.
Merkin
Re: Payback by Merkin (Halloween story)  [message #78845 is a reply to message #78836] Tue, 03 December 2024 02:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Toby Johnston is currently offline  Toby Johnston

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I'll pile on with the others--what an amazing story!  Very reminicent of the Twilight Zone or Night Gallery (I'm showing my age!).  I especially appreciate the very concise nature of the story--as Winston Churchill may have said "If I'd had more time I would written a shorter letter."
Re: Payback by Merkin (Halloween story)  [message #78846 is a reply to message #78845] Wed, 04 December 2024 23:47 Go to previous message
Merkin is currently offline  Merkin

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Thank you, Toby.  
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