The Unpredictable Cycles of Life
Unexpected changes.60 total reviews
Comment from amahra
This was very well written, Ric--full of descriptive wording that provoked images--especially of the luscious woman he met. It reminded me of 1940s black and white movies starring Veronica Lake.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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This was very well written, Ric--full of descriptive wording that provoked images--especially of the luscious woman he met. It reminded me of 1940s black and white movies starring Veronica Lake.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Amahra, for your extra-special six-star review and kind words. There is nothing you could have said that would have made me happier than the sentence about Veronica Lake and the 1940s movies. The older good verses evil detective-type movies. This one without the detective. LOL. Your encouraging review is greatly appreciated!
Comment from Wendy G
Wow, what a story - very compelling, and written with excellence. Yes, the woman should have got to know him better. Perfect amount of detail, and a fine twist at the end.
Wendy
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2022
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Wow, what a story - very compelling, and written with excellence. Yes, the woman should have got to know him better. Perfect amount of detail, and a fine twist at the end.
Wendy
Comment Written 02-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Wendy, for your kind words and generous review. I always wonder how some of my off the wall stories that touch the edges of good and bad will be accepted. And especially by those of you who I read and enjoy regularly. I'm so glad you liked it. Much appreciated!
Comment from LisaMay
You provided a gripping read here - very visual in its descriptive power... a wonderful tale that progressed from the ensuing bitterness resulting from the demise and of a long-term relationship, to sexual anticipation at the offer of a fling... The graphic twist was a shocker; I doubt that I will ever get the image of a Sicilian necktie out of my mind. Your story shows that it pays to be one step ahead of something that sounds too good to be true.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2022
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You provided a gripping read here - very visual in its descriptive power... a wonderful tale that progressed from the ensuing bitterness resulting from the demise and of a long-term relationship, to sexual anticipation at the offer of a fling... The graphic twist was a shocker; I doubt that I will ever get the image of a Sicilian necktie out of my mind. Your story shows that it pays to be one step ahead of something that sounds too good to be true.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Lisa May, for your extra-special six-star review and kind words. I'm so glad you like it. But most all that you understood my intentions with the heartbreak, ensuing bitterness, sexual anticipation for a lonely old man, the woman's devious trickery, and his had enough retaliation. And yes, anything that seems too good to be true, nearly always is. LOL. Thanks for much for your encouraging review. Much appreciated!
Comment from Ritasher
Ric! I'm glad I went to read this, you just never disappoint! I wish I had more time for this site to read more of your stories. You're eloquent, presenting vivid descriptions and you have a dainty sense of what to write and what to leave out... I thought I should just check out the beginning, but you grasped my attention like this girl caught everyone's eye in the bar right from the beginning. Have nothing more to add -- well done! Thank you for creating!
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Ric! I'm glad I went to read this, you just never disappoint! I wish I had more time for this site to read more of your stories. You're eloquent, presenting vivid descriptions and you have a dainty sense of what to write and what to leave out... I thought I should just check out the beginning, but you grasped my attention like this girl caught everyone's eye in the bar right from the beginning. Have nothing more to add -- well done! Thank you for creating!
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Rita, for the extra-special six-star review and your kind words. I'm glad you liked it. And I appreciate your taking time to read and comment. I appreciate YOU!
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Well, I really appreciate you too! Keep causing everyone joy with your lovely writings...
Comment from papa55mike
Things never look that good without something being wrong. I love the detail you put into this story, and the twist at the end was amazing. What a wonderfully written story. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Things never look that good without something being wrong. I love the detail you put into this story, and the twist at the end was amazing. What a wonderfully written story. Best of luck with your writing!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Papa Mike, for your extra-special six-star review and kind words. There is nothing that makes me happier than the talented writers I read and enjoy with regularity being entertained by my stories. You've made my day great! God bless!
Comment from Earl Corp
That was well worth my time. You had me guessing right up to the end. I thought the hero would wake up minus a kidney. Very nice job building the suspense.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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That was well worth my time. You had me guessing right up to the end. I thought the hero would wake up minus a kidney. Very nice job building the suspense.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much, Earl Corp, for your kind words and generous review. It always make for a great day when talented writers like you stop by with encouraging things to say. Much appreciated!
Comment from roof35
Again, your talent amazes me. I especially like your closing, "Sleep tight my pretty." Glad you gave the English translation as my Italian is non-existent. Outstanding post.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Again, your talent amazes me. I especially like your closing, "Sleep tight my pretty." Glad you gave the English translation as my Italian is non-existent. Outstanding post.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, Judy, for your extra-special six-star review and kind words. I'm so glad you liked my Wicked Witch of the West finishing-touch closing. So very few, if anyone else, will even pick up on its significance. It's the encouragement from you and the talented writers that I enjoy communicating and reading regularly that are my motivation to write and hopefully continue to get better. I can't thank you enough. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from MissMerri
An easy to believe story, well-told and full of suspense and drama. I could not stop reading, and was impressed with the excellent editing. I did not see a single typo or error anywhere. Congratulations on being the number One read story for the month of January! You write so well, I suspect you must be published.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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An easy to believe story, well-told and full of suspense and drama. I could not stop reading, and was impressed with the excellent editing. I did not see a single typo or error anywhere. Congratulations on being the number One read story for the month of January! You write so well, I suspect you must be published.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, MissMerri, for your kind words and generous review. I'm a late bloomer who didn't know a noun from a verb at the age of fifty, and not a lot else now. If it sounds good to my ear, I just write it. I read my first book at 37 and didn't read my second until I was 47, and I make more mistakes than anyone. But thanks to kind people who wouldn't let me give up and have kept pointing out my mistakes, I'm making less all the time. LOL. I've only submitted three things in my life, and as luck would have it, two have been published. I was as shocked as anyone. I can't thank you enough for your encouraging and motivating review. It's reviews like yours that keeps this old hack scratching to get better. I appreciate YOU!
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So you are published! Keep submitting. You can make real money!
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Thank you so much, Miss Merri, for your encouragement. At this stage in life, I don't even care that much about making money. But I sure do enjoy it when readers enjoy what I write. Have a wonderful weekend!
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello RIc Myworld a merry Monday Morning to you. I hope this finds you well. I really don't know what to say about that story other than it was an interestingly twisted one. Good stuff!
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Hello RIc Myworld a merry Monday Morning to you. I hope this finds you well. I really don't know what to say about that story other than it was an interestingly twisted one. Good stuff!
Comment Written 31-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, The13thpoet, for your kind words and generous review. Twisted suits the story and the author. LOL. I appreciate your encouragement and taking time to read my madness.
Comment from Tpa
The preface of your story was enjoyable because it told me about the character and the reason of his situation. Your descriptions were a delight as well as the voice of your composition. A great twist to your ending. Excellent writing.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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The preface of your story was enjoyable because it told me about the character and the reason of his situation. Your descriptions were a delight as well as the voice of your composition. A great twist to your ending. Excellent writing.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, Tpa, for your extra-special six-star review. I was unsure of how readers would feel about my introduction. But I wanted to soften the image to a lonesome and broken hearted man, who wasn't simply a sleaze in a bar, but who after another abuse, is driven to become a monster. There's good and bad in all of us, it's just The Unpredictable Cycles of Life that bring them out. LOL. I appreciate your kind and encouraging review!
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Do you send your stories to magazines? Have you ever been published or do you just write on this site?
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I don't send anything to magazines. I've only submitted three times ever, and two of the three were published. I did have a deal to publish two different books. But by the time they made all the requested changes on the first one, it didn't even recognize what I had written. So, I refused to have it published with my name on it. Then, like a mad little kid, I took my books and went home. They called back five or six times, but I wasn't interested in dealing with them anymore. I don't write much. I'm supposed to meet with some people in New York in March about a possible deal. But I'm pretty stuck in my ways, and if they want too many changes, there won't be a deal. LOL. Yes, I'm a little nuts maybe. I was offered two recording contracts in the music business in my teens, but I told them too to take a hike. I thought they were taking advantage of me. As it turned out, both deals were pretty standard. And I probably shouldn't have turned them down. I just always thought someone else would come with offers. It never happened. LOL. Sorry about the novella. You just took the time to ask, and I wanted to answer you as openly as I could.