Familiar Stranger
A Meeting of the Mind20 total reviews
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Great story, Carol. I can feel the reflection if her voice as she looks at herself objectively, and yet somehow distantly, maybe more like disassociation. Can she be all of us at some time or another? Apparently grief has taken hold.
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Great story, Carol. I can feel the reflection if her voice as she looks at herself objectively, and yet somehow distantly, maybe more like disassociation. Can she be all of us at some time or another? Apparently grief has taken hold.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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I appreciate your time, your kindness and the stars, Rhonda. I have recently lost a dear friend and like you with your family. am dealing with tons of stress. I guess it bubbled out into this story. Have a great day!
Smiles, hugs, and love, Carol
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I can see it in the story. It's funny, but I guess I saw a bit of it in us both!!
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend!!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was really good, Carol. I often talk to myself, or to my dead relatives. But mine don't answer back! Lol. This lady has a lot on her mind, she does need to listen to her inner-self, she talked a lot of sense. It wasn't until I was almost at the end that I realised the person she was talking to was in fact herself. I enjoyed this flash fiction story, my friend, very well done and good luck in the contest! :)) Sandra xxxx
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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That was really good, Carol. I often talk to myself, or to my dead relatives. But mine don't answer back! Lol. This lady has a lot on her mind, she does need to listen to her inner-self, she talked a lot of sense. It wasn't until I was almost at the end that I realised the person she was talking to was in fact herself. I enjoyed this flash fiction story, my friend, very well done and good luck in the contest! :)) Sandra xxxx
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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I guess even in my sleep I am carrying on conversations ...lol Woke up and this was the story. Thanks for just being here. I appreciate your support and kindness....Love ya, Carol
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the Flash Fiction: the power of "You" contest. I love this story and the ending was fantastic. I didn't see it coming at all. Good luck in this contest!
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An excellent entry for the Flash Fiction: the power of "You" contest. I love this story and the ending was fantastic. I didn't see it coming at all. Good luck in this contest!
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
Comment from patcelaw
We all have a power within us that we are not aware of and often we miss some good things in life because we are not aware of this power that we have. May you have a blessed day. I enjoyed very much reading the story. Patricia.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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We all have a power within us that we are not aware of and often we miss some good things in life because we are not aware of this power that we have. May you have a blessed day. I enjoyed very much reading the story. Patricia.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Awesome! So glad that you enjoyed this story and didn't find it too eerie... Thanks so much.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this emotional and heart wrenching contest entry with us. You did an excellent job writing this entry. I enjoyed reading. I doubt if you need this, but I want to wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Thank you for sharing this emotional and heart wrenching contest entry with us. You did an excellent job writing this entry. I enjoyed reading. I doubt if you need this, but I want to wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Oh, I need it Barbara and am grateful for it. I guess it's a bit eerie but as I age and spend time alone conversing with myself... life gets easier to be eerie. LOL
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Harry Craft
The words hang between you. You hate how they sound. This is my favorite sentence in the story. I think it lets the reader know the conversation taking place with ones self. This should be a contest winner Carol! Keep up the excellent work!
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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The words hang between you. You hate how they sound. This is my favorite sentence in the story. I think it lets the reader know the conversation taking place with ones self. This should be a contest winner Carol! Keep up the excellent work!
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Hey, Harry. Thanks for the kind words and for enjoying my efforts at being a little strange. But as I age and spend so much time with just me...it's becoming easier. LOL
Smiles, Carol
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Lol! You are so welcome Carol!
Comment from Kirsten Shonle
What a great flash story. The foreshadowing was perfect. I knew she was just there by herself. The back and forth with one's own self is great. It's really the power of you. Good luck in the contest. I thought about entering it myself, but you will surely win. Time and time again you never cease to amaze me.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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What a great flash story. The foreshadowing was perfect. I knew she was just there by herself. The back and forth with one's own self is great. It's really the power of you. Good luck in the contest. I thought about entering it myself, but you will surely win. Time and time again you never cease to amaze me.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Flattery will get you every where, Kristen....at least in my heart. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my story... a bit eerie for the morning, but that's what happens when you get old.... eerie is all time...because who do you have to talk to but yourself. LOL
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Miranda Langston
Wow 😳 this is powerful... and deep. It makes one wonder who the other version of the woman is - what part of the narrator she's meant to represent ðŸ¤"
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Wow 😳 this is powerful... and deep. It makes one wonder who the other version of the woman is - what part of the narrator she's meant to represent ðŸ¤"
Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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I guess she's that part of our conscience that refuses to let go our reality even when we seem to be losing ourselves in grief.... it's that little thread of hope. thank you so much for the review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I really enjoyed your story! The way you share memories feels so real. The tension between the characters and the atmosphere of the cafe really stood out. It felt so real - it made me feel like I was right there with them - caught in that moment. Your storytelling really draws me in! Excellent work! Keep it up!
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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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I really enjoyed your story! The way you share memories feels so real. The tension between the characters and the atmosphere of the cafe really stood out. It felt so real - it made me feel like I was right there with them - caught in that moment. Your storytelling really draws me in! Excellent work! Keep it up!
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Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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Thanks again for reading and enjoying my efforts, Michael. Your words always boost my spirits and encourage me to move forward.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Tim Margetts
This was spookily eerie, Carol.
I was switching my thoughts about who she was all throughout the story, a lover, then a sister, then a ghost, finally the truth, her own self, dealing with grief and loss.
Nicely done.
Tim x
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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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This was spookily eerie, Carol.
I was switching my thoughts about who she was all throughout the story, a lover, then a sister, then a ghost, finally the truth, her own self, dealing with grief and loss.
Nicely done.
Tim x
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Comment Written 26-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2025
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I was hoping that the reader would understand that it was her talking to herself, struggling with her mind. I wasn't sure I had acomplished it. Thanks.
Smiles, Carol
