Gunfight at Whiskey Gulch
 The town's old windmill ....: This story is told simply about life in a small western town. Sheriff Ben and his wife, Myra, are content. The only issue for either is the old worn out windmill in the center of town. It's an eyesore, at least to Myra, and [... more]
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The Inheritance
We got our money's worth: Anyone expecting the traditional grandeur that Robin Hobb is associated with wasn't being realistic when they bought this short story. For $.49, you're not going to get the polished skills of a fine editor. Ms. Hobb herself [... more]
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Specimens
Evocative Father-Son story: Having edited a collection of mother-daughter stories (Snapshots, with Joyce Carol Oates), this sadly evocative tale makes me want to do a book about fathers and sons. Wonderful Story: This was the first story I downloaded [... more]
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A Man and His Luggage
Humor, truth delivered with punch: I just fell in love with Amazon shorts after reading A Man and His Luggage. It is a narration of how a little obsession can transoform ones life, creep into it and rule one. Here is something you want to read and reread [... more]
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One Night Stands Strong
Um...: Okay, I think it's funny that the writer is defending his own work. Tom's comments weren't rude--they were truthful. Also, there were NO errors in Tom's post. True Story: Great, romantic story. But. No. No one edits these. The last reviewer [... more]
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The Red Square in Marrakech
Klaus Kinski would be proud...: ...Scott, that you've immortalized his daughter -- Natassija, in her role as La Femme Nikita -- somehow with this standout portrayal of the addled Russian goddess, Sasha. Okay, rheorical question time again, so sit back [... more]
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Of Fire and Night
I liked it but...: First, even though I gave this short only three stars I really did like it. But it had shortcomings. I just found out about Amazon shorts so I wanted to try one out. I like science fiction so I just picked out one more or less at [... more]
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Why Writers Are Cranky and Five Emergency Tools for ...
Revel In Being Cranky!: This two-part essay is a look at the nuts and bolts of being a writer. The first part examines the nature of the writer's mind and why writers always seem to be trying to outrun failures nobody else can see. The second is a list [... more]
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Bunkers At Bao Long
The Real War Revealed.: My father once said "War is long periods of boredom punctuated with brief moments of terror". This story reflects that reality and the characters are a lot like the guys I knew in Vietnam when I served there. So this was [... more]
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Armageddon: 1973 - Part 1
Watch out, Clancy!: Apocalyptic stories based on potential nuclear annihilation are not new. There are basically two angles from which such stories are written: the timeline that leads up to the apocalypse and how an involuntarily-chosen few attempt to [... more]
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The Mountain
A Romance Story.... Plus: The Mountain is a story about connecting and reconnecting. Cecilia, the main character, had a very dysfunctional family in childhood prompting her to run away as a teenager. Homelessness and despair did not quench her spirit, [... more]
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Our Invisible Maker
Invisibility No Cigar. (But Greg and Mike's syntax & sentiment smoked along with stylish satire.): This essay was fascinating, entertaining, enlightening reading. As with the previous 6 I've reviewed, I loved it, even as I disagreed mildly with some [... more]
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