Comments on: Harming Obsession

By: Introducing Storytellers Unplugged — …With Intent to Commit Horror

Introducing Storytellers Unplugged — …With Intent to Commit Horror — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:04:15 +0000

[...] Harming Obsession by Bev Vincent. When you obsess over the possibility that you may have just harmed someone, sending you out for candy during trick or treat is exquisite torture. Includes a link to a podcast reading of the story. [...]

By: Bev Vincent

Bev Vincent — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:57:18 +0000

Much appreciated! I’m glad you want to know more, Cheryl. Whatever you imagine happened — that’s the truth. The sequel could be a CSI episode. Grissom turns out to the crime scene and tracks the girl back to Victor’s house. Or it could be an episode of Columbo. Victor tries to cover up the evidence of his crime but leaves obvious clues for the bumbling cop to find. Or, it could be a Twilight Zone deal, where the little girl haunts Victor every time he gets behind the wheel of his car for the rest of his life!

By: Cheryl Armstrong

Cheryl Armstrong — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:17:06 +0000

That is an awesome story, Bev! It hit me where I live. I want to know more. Did Victor turn himself in? Did the little girl live? Did they ever find the body? I know, I know. A work of fiction. But I just love it! Perfect for Halloween.

By: Greg "The Undead Rat" Fisher

Greg "The Undead Rat" Fisher — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:18:32 +0000

This was a great story, Bev. I loved it.

Thank you,
–Greg

By: Bev Vincent

Bev Vincent — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:04:08 +0000

Thanks for your comments, folks! Much appreciated.

By: Wayne C. Rogers

Wayne C. Rogers — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:05:33 +0000

Hot damn, Bev! This was a great story. You had me glued to the computer screen in the first couple of paragraphs. I almost choked on some tortilla chips when I read the ending. LOL

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:02:53 +0000

I like it! Wonderful atmosphere; a story set on hallowe’en but owing none of it’s horror to that particular occasion. Thanks for sharing it.

By: David Niall Wilson

David Niall Wilson — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:28:05 +0000

Creepy on many levels, Bev. I’ve written about several OCD characters, and every time, when I’m done, I get a little shiver knowing that the character i created might be (likely even is) out there somewhere…as a parent, your OCD driver, thinking over and over that he’s hit someone, is one of the most frightening of all.

Happy Halloween!

DNW

By: Amalgam

Amalgam — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:22:38 +0000

A chilling story, steadily building tension and an ending with a lingering shock. No wonder you won first prize, Bev.

RCJ