The Witch of Renee Court
A true story35 total reviews
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I love this story! I could see it all in my mind's eye. Your scary experiences and your fearless mother coming to the rescue. I even felt comforted! ha ha
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I love this story! I could see it all in my mind's eye. Your scary experiences and your fearless mother coming to the rescue. I even felt comforted! ha ha
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and insightful comments. I really appreciate it so much. Sending along my best today as always, Sally XOs....
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Bill Pinder
Great story about dealing with the witch from your childhood. I really like the point that your mom stood up for you. That shows you the power that you never forgot it. Bill
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Great story about dealing with the witch from your childhood. I really like the point that your mom stood up for you. That shows you the power that you never forgot it. Bill
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you very much for the complementary review and stars. It was so appreciated. Have a lovely day, Sally :)
Comment from WalkerMan
As usual, with dialog and just enough details in descriptions, you put readers right there with you in the action of the moment.
It is a sad reality that some adults truly seem to dislike and mistrust children. Who knows what past experiences prompt such an attitude.
(Had I been there, she'd have found a bat-like Nameless, Faceless Creature was more worrisome than a young girl on a bike.)
Ironically, had that woman not falsely accused you the first time, and been more polite the second time, your mom might have compensated her for whatever damage you did do. Under the circumstances, though, she got what she deserved -- nothing but whatever discomfort her unrequited anger wrought on her. You, on the other hand, were aptly remorseful over damage not really your fault, so had the solace of your mom's protection. After all, you could have been hurt in that accident.
With this story, you show that reality can be scarier to a child than many Halloween tales.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2020
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As usual, with dialog and just enough details in descriptions, you put readers right there with you in the action of the moment.
It is a sad reality that some adults truly seem to dislike and mistrust children. Who knows what past experiences prompt such an attitude.
(Had I been there, she'd have found a bat-like Nameless, Faceless Creature was more worrisome than a young girl on a bike.)
Ironically, had that woman not falsely accused you the first time, and been more polite the second time, your mom might have compensated her for whatever damage you did do. Under the circumstances, though, she got what she deserved -- nothing but whatever discomfort her unrequited anger wrought on her. You, on the other hand, were aptly remorseful over damage not really your fault, so had the solace of your mom's protection. After all, you could have been hurt in that accident.
With this story, you show that reality can be scarier to a child than many Halloween tales.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, stars, and kind compliments, dear Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed it, although scary. It was scary at the time, and my fears felt very real. I'm glad I had a mother who was brave and protective.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. Yes, your mom handled that situation well. Women who have endured difficult times often become far tougher than most people realize, particularly when defending their children. -- Mike
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Sal.
The irony of being accused of doing something that you didn't do and then accidentally doing it is written into your story. I chuckled when you called yourself a goner.
I think every little town has folks that strike fear into the hearts of youngsters. I believe some of them like it that way. It isolates them but they like isolation to begin with. I believe they think it defends them from everyone else.
Your mom did a great job of defending you.
PAL Z
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Hey Sal.
The irony of being accused of doing something that you didn't do and then accidentally doing it is written into your story. I chuckled when you called yourself a goner.
I think every little town has folks that strike fear into the hearts of youngsters. I believe some of them like it that way. It isolates them but they like isolation to begin with. I believe they think it defends them from everyone else.
Your mom did a great job of defending you.
PAL Z
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you very much for the complementary review and specific likes. That really helps me as a writer. I literally remember thinking that on this day that I was going to be a goner! Thank you again for stopping by and for the wonderful review. Sending my best today as always, dear Z. Sally :)
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You're welcome Pal.
Z
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I enjoyed reading and you made this post come alive. I felt like I was coming and going with you while this person? watched. You did a good job writing. Thank you for sharing
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I enjoyed reading and you made this post come alive. I felt like I was coming and going with you while this person? watched. You did a good job writing. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and kind compliments, dear Barbara. I?m so glad you enjoyed this. Sending my best today as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from Ulla
Oh, Sally, this is lovely, and so funny ,as well. Of course, at the time it was not funny at all, but that silly woman really did have a problem, didn't she? I loved the story, and it is so very well told, all seen from a young child's eyes. Ulla:)))
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Oh, Sally, this is lovely, and so funny ,as well. Of course, at the time it was not funny at all, but that silly woman really did have a problem, didn't she? I loved the story, and it is so very well told, all seen from a young child's eyes. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Dear Ulla, thank you for the lovely review and generous stars. I?m delighted that you enjoyed this. I?m not really a horror writer so this is my Halloween offering for the year. So glad you enjoyed it and could see a little bit of my past life and what a blessing my mother was to me. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...xo...
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This bit of information will get the reader scrambling for more info. "The antique floor heater was a beastly thing, with a metal grid on top, and if we forgot to wear slippers in the winter, it singed our feet. (You only did that once.)" oweee. I like your allusion. That caused the reader to pause and be amused. I like how this is told from a child's point of view. It will invite readers to identify. I remember when my mother was yelling at the mother of a boy's mother. The boy had knocked me off my bike and began assaulting me. The other mother lived almost 1000 feet from us across a field and fence. It was exciting & a little amusing to see these grown yelling so loud to each other across a field. But it did feel good to have my mother defending me.
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This bit of information will get the reader scrambling for more info. "The antique floor heater was a beastly thing, with a metal grid on top, and if we forgot to wear slippers in the winter, it singed our feet. (You only did that once.)" oweee. I like your allusion. That caused the reader to pause and be amused. I like how this is told from a child's point of view. It will invite readers to identify. I remember when my mother was yelling at the mother of a boy's mother. The boy had knocked me off my bike and began assaulting me. The other mother lived almost 1000 feet from us across a field and fence. It was exciting & a little amusing to see these grown yelling so loud to each other across a field. But it did feel good to have my mother defending me.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you for the wonderful review and personal telling of your own story. It?s always nice to have someone in our corner, isn?t it? Sending my best today as always, Sally XOs....
Comment from fm wright
You had me hooked all the way. I really liked your delightful telling of this halloween offering. The picture set the scene as the video set the mood. Thanks for sharing.
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You had me hooked all the way. I really liked your delightful telling of this halloween offering. The picture set the scene as the video set the mood. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Dear Faye, thank you for the wonderful review and generous stars. I k ew you?d love this. I?m delighted of it blessed you and brought fond memories. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...xo....
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My best back to you,
Faye
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Well this memory stayed with you for sometime and today you shared it with us. Your neighbour sounds formidable and I am wondering did you scratch her car the second time she accused you when you were on your bike? I admire your Mum for sticking up for you and she was your protector! A well written story, much enjoyed Sally, love Dolly x
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Well this memory stayed with you for sometime and today you shared it with us. Your neighbour sounds formidable and I am wondering did you scratch her car the second time she accused you when you were on your bike? I admire your Mum for sticking up for you and she was your protector! A well written story, much enjoyed Sally, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Thank you very much for your excellent review of my work. Yes, I scratched her car at the end of the story, but not the first time. I lived in terror that it would happen for real, and it did. Anyway, my mom saw the impact it had on me and took care of her bullying.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally XOs....
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Bravo to your Mother for telling that witch just how it was, Sally. You did a great job with your story. I could see everything you mentioned from you riding your bike, to the crash, to the confrontation. Your story has good flow and pacing. The videos are perfect accompaniments to your well though out story.
Respectfully, Jan
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Bravo to your Mother for telling that witch just how it was, Sally. You did a great job with your story. I could see everything you mentioned from you riding your bike, to the crash, to the confrontation. Your story has good flow and pacing. The videos are perfect accompaniments to your well though out story.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 12-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2020
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Dear Jan, thank you so much for the wonderful review and kindest compliments. I am honored by the stars as well. This means so much to me... you just don?t know.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs...xo....