Short Story Contest 1 - "Billy's Coloring Book"

The deadline for the second contest has already passed and the stories are available for reading. It had a Spring theme, and the winner got a $25 gift certificate. Stay tuned for information regarding another contest!
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Re: Short Story Contest 1 - "Billy's Coloring Book"

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At last death might set him free to fly like a robin...such a sudden twist to the story...beautiful. ..loved every word...brilliantly created. .
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i was not prepared for that ending!
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Don't really like the last bit, but the rest of the story was beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive.
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Post by Christine Benedict »

Very nice. Every professor says to trust the reader. I think your ending is great!
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Excellent writing. Keep up the good work.

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Post by ellehiltunen »

I love how we go through Billy's head and feel his emotions like they are our own! Wonderful story!
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Very creative story! Well done!
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Post by Vivian Paschal »

This is really captivating and creative. I didn't quite understand the end but I liked the twist anyway. I think it has to do with painting the present to resemble the past that one is used to. But of course, like most writings, it is open to several interpretations. Nice work though; just a bit difficult to understand.
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Post by Winnie1219 »

very nice short story .it is full of knowledge. so creative.
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Good story!
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Post by Alexandramalobi »

The story itself is well understandable and enjoyable but the ending needs alittle twist
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Post by Stellahwangari »

A little twisted but I must admit it's an amazing story.
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Wow this is a very creative story and the writer has a way with words. Interesting read.
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Post by Ndehani »

Written beautifully but i dont understand authors meaning behind this
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