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Lizz, just read this a second time, because life got in the way and I was speed reading the first time. This might be one of your best, for me anyway. That short break you took served you well ma'am. Thanks for sharing. - Jim

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Thanks, Jim! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I think a periodic break is a good therapy for writers. Keeps the brain from overheating, lol.

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Fantastic and beautiful. So vivid

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Thanks, Keith!

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Beautiful. ❤️

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Thanks, Sean!

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Thank you Joseph! Of course, my pleasure.

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Hey, this is good. May I use it for my next Thorny Thursday newsletter?

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Omg. Soo good.

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Thanks, Leanne! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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Oct 4Liked by Liz Zimmers

Gothic and gorgeous!

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Thanks, Jon!

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Oct 4Liked by Liz Zimmers

What a story! Like watching a horror movie in my mind.

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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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Fabulous Liz. The break did you good. I love the name Odell for the old crone. Perfect. - Jim

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Thanks, Jim! I did need the break, lol. I’m not sure I will be able to return to my weekly posting schedule (things on the worktable are looking sort of behemoth rather than short stories lately) but I have enough stuff for October!

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Well, you know I'll be reading it. - Jim

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Agree full heartedly with Jim! And I really enjoy the period pieces—please keep them coming!

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Thanks, Keyon! They are fun, aren’t they? The time period lends itself well to moody tales.

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And it’s very much the season for moody tales!

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I'm enjoying the dramatic change of language so much! Great work, Liz!

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Thanks, Hanna! Something a little different for me to kick off spooky season.

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Oct 4Liked by Liz Zimmers

Yours is some of the best writing I've come across here, Liz. This piece drew me in and I raced along with it to the end, only to go back and read it again slowly to appreciate the wonderful language and the turn of phrase. Just excellent.

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Thank you so much, Jim. That means a tremendous lot. I’m so glad you liked it! I’m never sure how period pieces will go over, but I kind of love them.

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Oct 4Liked by Liz Zimmers

Caribbean religion at it's best :) Well done!

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