The good, well crafted and well played. Lily is a piece of work. Now my niggles, I never heard Lily mention the second snowman to her beau and "Turning the flashlight on" the flashlight just appeared out of no where. Those were the only hiccups I caught. I'm not a punctuation savant so I can't help there. Overall, you didn't scare me in the least. :-} I did love the dialogue and how you are a master of not using, "he said" and "she said". I'm reading too many Amazon e-books where I ask myself...How did this even get published? I know a short story isn't easily published but your writing style is what the reading should be like.
Once again I can only add my applause. I prefer the short paragraphs you utilize within this electronic media. I've been instructed that it keeps your audience engaged. You've used this technique masterfully.
You had me at "BEER". Sure I know this contest is supposed to be Screams all the time but who can resist some tongue in cheek humor. I can't help but be a little snarky in much of my own writing.
I know I should have some constructive criticism for you, but honestly I'm no expert in punctuation so I can't help there. Your narration kept the proper tense throughout. The subject flowed correctly from beginning to end. You made me grin at time or two. From my perspective this was a job well done. Except for one thing, I'm not waiting till Friday for that beer. HAH!!!
Wow, I have such an appreciation on how this story was constructed. You've obviously spent some time editing it as I could find nary a coma out of place, not that punctuation is my strong point. The blend of human and ethereal characters meshed well with the message. And the message is strong.
That's the good stuff, by rights I should offer some critique as well. The story was not long enough...I wanted more. = -}
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