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The Pretty Parking Lot

A day I'll never forget in a Florida prison.

7 total reviews 
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A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2024

Comment from LJbutterfly
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Welcome to FanStory and congratulations on you First Milestone post. This story is very well written and paced with detailed descriptions and realistic dialogue. The observations and thoughts of the narrator flow clearly and smoothly with a powerful message. You will be an appreciated addition to this site and I look forward to reading more of your writing. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 23-Sep-2024
    Thank you so much for these thoughtful, kind, and encouraging words! I'm so grateful you took the time to read my story and write a review. It means so much!
Comment from Ric Myworld
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Well, Chewster, in reference to "Hoping to become a better writer," I don't know how much better than this you could ever hope for your writing to be. Outstanding story. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
    Wow, Ric. Those are powerful words. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story, and for writing a review. I can't tell you how much your words mean to me. Thank you!!
Comment from jessizero
Exceptional
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Congratulations on your first milestone post! This was a beautiful story, and you told it well. Your descriptions were wonderful. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    You are so kind! I deeply appreciate your response; it's so encouraging as I continue in this writing journey! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review my story.
Comment from Begin Again
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Congratulations on your first milestone, and welcome to FanStory. You posted a true story that was incredibly moving in several ways. One was seeing the joy in someone's eyes, the little things we take for granted come to life, and two was seeing how you, as a writer, were also openly affected. Well done!
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Thank you for these kind words. They mean so much. And thank you for taking the time to read my story and provide feedback. I'm truly grateful and flattered by your response!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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This well-written true story is touching. A life sentence for a second-degree murder that comes to an end in a faith-based way is good subject matter. I liked reading it. It flowed very well. I liked the detail of the smaller-than-usual water bottle, too.

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and for providing feedback. That you liked it is extremely gratifying to hear, and I'm most grateful for your kind words, and the specific details you included in your response.
Comment from lancellot
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Hmm, interesting. I would advise going over this again for minor editing issues, but nothing that takes away from the story.

notes:

"Would you like to record the release of an inmate?" She asked.
-"Would you like to record the release of an inmate?" she asked.

{its} not often I have an opportunity to document the release of an inmate.

-it's

a forty something-year-old we'll call Judy.

-a forty something-year-old, we'll call Judy.

"What was that last part?" She asked.
-she asked

"What was your conviction?" The gate officer asked again.
-the gate officer asked again

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    Thank you so much for reading my story and for your review. This is great feedback. Thanks so much for taking the time to list these specific examples.
Comment from Teri7
Exceptional
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This is a very well written true story you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and great imagery also. I with you the very best in the contest. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
    I'm so grateful you took the time to read my story and post a review. It means so much! And I can't thank you enough for the kind words. It's so encouraging!