"I really like the way you describe her loneliness as an "emptiness forming in her belly, swirling and lengthening." Nicely done."

"Now there's intriguing ... so many questions"

"Yes, very successful flash. So much in a short space."

"I like "undaunted by her negligence." It implies purpose. Plus, the story makes me want to read the letter. And I think that's what makes this a successful flash. We all want to read the damn letter now. Well done, Jenn."

"Really nice, you had me thinking it was the mistress at the start, and I enjoyed the images of avoiding touching the letter. Gawd! The perfume must just stick to you for days after a hug!"

"The beginning had me drawn in too. Hemingway, I thought, and began to listen to a deep resonant baritone male voice. Then the spider webs and the dog's bones ~ now I worry for the reclusive male, confining his thoughts to short, immediate…"

"Delicious. I like that you name all your characters, and can bring them to life in short notice. The little smudge of something sticky was just the right "touch"."

"Definitely pastoral this - very nice indeed."

"You took me on a journey. From the opening line, capturing that youthful "Mike and me" to the last line, brimming with understated experience."

"I love Rad the Magic Man. I love apple pie for breakfast and hikes in the woods and sulphur-colored butterflies drdinking nectar from scarlet salvias. I love books and dogs, and I love your writing."

"I love your British tone and complicated twisting sentences that string me along to the next moment. Just a thought, you might want to count your hads ~ methinks they hadn't needs be there in some cases. Yet and still, a lovely story…"