The stats on this one check out, and The Raft shows up in the movie Creepshow, which also depicts a man being lured to his death by a woman's wayward advances. You went pretty deep with this one, Bill 😁
I love that you mention “The Raft” by Stephen King - love it! There was an ominous feel from the beginning of your story, and the ending didn’t disappoint in the slightest. Great story as always, Bill!
Omg you are one inventive dude. Thanks
Thanks, Kathy. It was fun putting this story together.
The stats on this one check out, and The Raft shows up in the movie Creepshow, which also depicts a man being lured to his death by a woman's wayward advances. You went pretty deep with this one, Bill 😁
Thanks, Brian. Stephen King's The Raft is one of my favorite short stories.
I'm glad you liked Sharks.
What a super ending (except for the husband!)
Thanks Deidre. It didn't work out well for him, but at least we all know better.
Quick story, quick demise! Great read!
Thanks, Donna. I had fun writing Sharks and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Well that escalated quickly! Great story, Bill!
Thanks, Claire. I may go for a swim this summer, but I'm keeping my distance from vending machines. I'm glad you enjoyed Sharks.
I love that you mention “The Raft” by Stephen King - love it! There was an ominous feel from the beginning of your story, and the ending didn’t disappoint in the slightest. Great story as always, Bill!
Thanks, Justin. I think the consensus is: Stay out of the water, any water, all water.
I'm glad you liked Sharks.
Bill, Good job and be careful there are a lot of vending machines near your home. I may never be able to put another quarter in a slot.
"Never tell me the odds." 😆
Probability's a funny thing, isn't it?
Loving the humorous twist at the end Bill!
Thank you, Jilly. Sharks was a fun one to write. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
The repeating two note crescendo should have been his first clue. She must not have seen Jaws. 😉
Oh yes. Those two notes were beating in my brain the entire time I wrote Sharks.
Love that ending. Both morbidly funny and chilling. Great job!
Thank you. A little tale for summertime. :)
Ha ha ha. I love it.
Thanks!
Hi, Bill: I'm finally active on Substack. Feel free to visit.
Oh wow, exciting story you wrote! So scary that I've just canceled my vacation of seven days in Florida. Those vending machines can be brutal!!
Thanks, Jenise. I'll be visiting your Substack.
I'm glad you enjoyed Sharks. (But oh no your vacation!)
Thank you! I enjoyed carving this story out of raw dictionary material. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks, Dan. I'm delighted you liked Sharks.
Suddenly, I'm fearful of vending machines, which means I may not be able to go anywhere in Japan. ;-)