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kenneth M Gray's avatar

The last line gave great insight into Max's character.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

little sting in the tail.

Rebecca Rhoads's avatar

Ooh. You do write devilish characters! Yeah, Max the villain should have a life!! Write on, dear friend.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

Thank you, Rebecca!

Carlotta Dale's avatar

OOh. Nailed the landing! 10 out of 10.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

Aha, thanks Carlotta.

Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Hooked. Reel me in, Martine.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

Thank you!

Russell Thayer's avatar

I like the way the flowers soften the growing dread.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

there's a bit of a rotten smell...

Douglas Lumsden's avatar

Yikes!

I like Max. As a character, I mean. He comes across as a true professional.

M.E. Proctor's avatar

The more I write about him, the more reluctant he gets...

Douglas Lumsden's avatar

Oooo--character development! I like it!

Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Oh Max... But then, he might have a surprise waiting for him - I suspect she's not really a florist: fuchsias? For a funeral?! 👻 Congrats again on the nomination!

M.E. Proctor's avatar

I'm like Max, completely hopeless about the meaning of flowers :).