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ckocher

LJ Idol: Week 14 - Cracks

Feb 19, 2011 13:34

“Thanks for the dinner, Grammy. It was delicious!” I waved as I walked out the front door. Pappy followed me outside to the porch ( Read more... )

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Comments 18

snarkerdoodle February 20 2011, 00:01:35 UTC

Sad story, but a wonderful use of the prompt in a multi-layered way. Well done!

imafarmgirl February 20 2011, 00:32:02 UTC

Sad story. What shocking and unexpected news. The emotion really came through in this piece.

comedychick February 20 2011, 03:57:36 UTC

God. That'd be a huge shock to the system for sure.

basric February 20 2011, 05:54:34 UTC

Beautifully written. A tragic story. One has to wonder why she waited till you were older to destroy your image of your grandparents. If he molested her as a girl it seems you should have been warned when you were a child. Was she never afraid for you. Did she think you loved them more than her so had to shatter the image?

Well done. My vote.

ecosopher February 20 2011, 11:00:49 UTC

omg. I'm not sure how I would cope with that news, either. A very powerful entry.