tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post8978186360245737041..comments2024-02-06T15:18:05.390-06:00Comments on Writing Off the Edge: WEP February Challenge-The KissL.G. Keltnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-1608734638741386742021-03-07T21:07:38.992-06:002021-03-07T21:07:38.992-06:00Whoa!! Talk about your twist endings! I thought at...Whoa!! Talk about your twist endings! I thought at first it was a twist on Cinderella (poor girl marries royal), that she wasn't excited about it. But you went to an even darker and more interesting place. Way to go! This is why you're one of my favorite authors.<br /><br />I'm getting ready for the April Blogging from A to Z Challenge. And hoping to honor the wonderful women in my J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-32586108316812433742021-03-05T00:04:22.257-06:002021-03-05T00:04:22.257-06:00Sophia is a wonderfully brave heroine. This was a ...Sophia is a wonderfully brave heroine. This was a powerful story. I was sorry to see Sophia meet her end but pleased to see the king meet his.<br />My sincere apologies for being so late in commenting. I've had quite a time of it during this competition.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-8852889196942959852021-02-23T04:14:55.163-06:002021-02-23T04:14:55.163-06:00Wow! I didn't expect that ending. Great stuf...Wow! I didn't expect that ending. Great stuff, really enjoyed it. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-70603964059175215512021-02-23T02:11:08.083-06:002021-02-23T02:11:08.083-06:00Fabulous read - I read with dread about the execut...Fabulous read - I read with dread about the executions and knew whose side she must be on. I wondered how she would suffer but never dreamt that the mint held the key. You are so creative. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-7884902887241901152021-02-20T13:22:45.208-06:002021-02-20T13:22:45.208-06:00Chilling, well done. James Bond would have had at ...Chilling, well done. James Bond would have had at hand an éjectable poisonous mint to spare his own life. Well done. Kiss of death.<br />Happy WEP reading.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-21345045674593877322021-02-20T06:10:45.116-06:002021-02-20T06:10:45.116-06:00Wow! Fantastic imagery and realistic details that ...Wow! Fantastic imagery and realistic details that drew me into the story. I felt a lot of sympathy for the main character so the ending was satisfying, though I did not see it coming! I loved the twists and turns. Cleverly done.<br />Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-6792106522662442352021-02-19T23:44:18.843-06:002021-02-19T23:44:18.843-06:00Fantastic. You built beautifully to the ending, th...Fantastic. You built beautifully to the ending, those hints about the lost parents, the first kiss, that moment where she is escorted by a guard... Really well done.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-11512532687854653482021-02-19T15:12:05.691-06:002021-02-19T15:12:05.691-06:00That's wonderful. So vividly described, and I ...That's wonderful. So vividly described, and I thought at first it was gong to be a bit of fluff - but no, a superb take on a fairy tale vengeance :) Well done!Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-75724472979566257732021-02-19T12:58:37.829-06:002021-02-19T12:58:37.829-06:00Great surprising twist at the end. I didn't se...Great surprising twist at the end. I didn't see it coming because I was focused on whether or not he'd treat her badly after the marriage. Well done.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-24572665734703389042021-02-19T08:54:06.181-06:002021-02-19T08:54:06.181-06:00That was an unexpected ending. Never saw it coming...That was an unexpected ending. Never saw it coming.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702896194225013297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-82893131129244181722021-02-19T01:12:16.996-06:002021-02-19T01:12:16.996-06:00A surprise ending for sure. Not a hint until the v...A surprise ending for sure. Not a hint until the very end. I was worried that she would be in a terrible marriage. Well done and well written.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-63414497820720195732021-02-18T05:25:55.547-06:002021-02-18T05:25:55.547-06:00Hi Laura - that was brilliant ... loved the fairyt...Hi Laura - that was brilliant ... loved the fairytale approach - and clever to have the poisoned mint ... amazing - turn of events. Excellent read ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-8025953486905676342021-02-18T01:44:12.713-06:002021-02-18T01:44:12.713-06:00Mind-blowing. It has been blown by several blows.....Mind-blowing. It has been blown by several blows... of kissing husband first-time, putting a chain on arm by escort... vaulted pathways... awe evoking frame of groom... parnets' ashes... wow.Sanhita Mukherjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343518865837305340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-7919117477595464762021-02-18T00:44:34.814-06:002021-02-18T00:44:34.814-06:00Wow, this was intense! and totally unexpected. Cin...Wow, this was intense! and totally unexpected. Cinderella rags to riches turned on its head in the most delicious way. Wonderful!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-58515589719116553962021-02-17T19:32:10.739-06:002021-02-17T19:32:10.739-06:00Perfect ending. It reminds me of Japanese tales of...Perfect ending. It reminds me of Japanese tales of honorable death. Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-46825239372456257832021-02-17T18:34:43.605-06:002021-02-17T18:34:43.605-06:00Now that's a kiss. Such a great flash! Congrat...Now that's a kiss. Such a great flash! Congratulations, you're starting the year off just right!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-15980310208188101582021-02-17T14:08:21.931-06:002021-02-17T14:08:21.931-06:00Amazing story. A kiss of revenge - what a concept!...Amazing story. A kiss of revenge - what a concept! The story has several unexpected twists I didn't see coming, despite its shortness. A great job.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-81160503772932391942021-02-17T11:23:45.040-06:002021-02-17T11:23:45.040-06:00Wow! Excellent entry and tie-in to the prompt. The...Wow! Excellent entry and tie-in to the prompt. The build up was perfect. The connection between her parents wedding and hers added a layer of comfort and familiarity that made the ending even more impactful. Wonderful!Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-12982376325603421232021-02-17T08:01:46.969-06:002021-02-17T08:01:46.969-06:00Wow!! Fantastic! I didn't expect the ending at...Wow!! Fantastic! I didn't expect the ending at all - very well done!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-67869173535997327942021-02-17T07:09:01.867-06:002021-02-17T07:09:01.867-06:00This is a fantastic story. I love how you tied her...This is a fantastic story. I love how you tied her parents' kiss when they were married to her own upcoming wedding. And I loved how you twisted the ending to something that I didn't see coming.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171670007828382529.post-16777639262600030102021-02-16T23:28:09.343-06:002021-02-16T23:28:09.343-06:00OMG Laura. There were a few twists - the first tim...OMG Laura. There were a few twists - the first time she would kiss her husband - had me thinking. When the executions were mentioned and the locket containing their ashes, I was wondering how it would all come together. Phew. That was some first kiss. Sacrificing herself for her people, she was indeed a hero. <br /><br />Do you think this is part of a larger story? It certainly has the makings. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com