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Jason McBride's avatar

I loved this! One of the reasons I read so much short fiction is that I'm addicted to ambiguity.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks, Jason! I hear you! Sometimes I can’t help myself when writing this tiny tales. 😄

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Great story, Justin. I like that you left it undecided whether it was dream or real.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Mark! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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Claire Walster's avatar

Why oh why is everything so much scarier at night? I loved the alliteration of diabolical dance and the rest of the descriptions throughout were wonderful too!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Haha it really is though, right?! Thank you so much for the kind words and for reading my story, Claire!

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Regina Doi's avatar

Your story reminds me of sinister nights in the Mohawk River Valley! There's something about upstate :)

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Justin Deming's avatar

Seriously though, Olga. I grew up in the Mohawk Valley! There’s a lot of spooky/paranormal stuff that goes on there. Thanks for reading my story!

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thanks for the shout out, Justin. Glad you enjoyed my spooky little story! Nice job with your own!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Absolutely, I loved yours. Thank you, Dascha!

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