I did not have time to write a blogging advice post today since they are a little bit longer so I decided to write a short story instead because it was so fun writing the last one and you guys left such sweet, supportive comments! This one is inspired by a show called Tell Me A Story which is what I’ve been watching lately.
“I am such a huge fan! I love your books!,” she gushed. “Thank you,” he smiled signing her copy of his latest book. “Are you working on the next book? I can’t wait to find out what happens to Sophie! I hope she escapes!,” the fan continued ignoring the irritated look on John’s face. “Next please!,” yelled John’s manager.
“I love your books- they are truly chilling! I was wondering if you base them on true events?,” asked another eager fan. “Yes, I do. Thanks for coming,” smiled John. They just kept coming one after the other.
John loved his profession and his fans. He was a smart man and he understood that they had made him and could just as easy break him. He just hated being asked about his writing or his life. He tried so hard to distance himself from the limelight but somehow that just made them greedier for information.
He was a recluse, lived in the middle of nowhere, had no living family left and had one friend he saw about twice an year. Apart from about three people no one even knew where he lived and as for the three people who did know where he lived they often wondered how he got by with so little human contact. But somehow he seemed to thrive on it, each book more twisted than the last. And the fans loved every second of his twisted fantasies. They devoured his books, waiting in line for hours just to get to them as soon as they were released.
“Okay, book signing is over. Thank you everyone for coming out!,” his manager yelled. John quickly got up sighing in relief. He smiled and waved one last time and then quickly walked away from the table. He just wanted to go home, away from everyone and everything.
“I guess I’ll see you in another six months,” his manager joked. “If you’re lucky,” John replied smiling. John had a charm that people couldn’t seem to resist. And yet he never seemed to take advantage of it. His manager shook his head in frustration thinking of all the women he could have had if he had been John. Instead he got to go home to his wife and kid that he had been stuck with for the last decade. One drunken night had cost him his entire life.
When John finally got home he headed straight for the wine cellar. He had specifically renovated the basement to have the cellar put in and he had even designed the entire thing himself. It was completely sound proof. Perfect for a writer, the builders had joked. He unlocked the door in anticipation.
Just as he walked in the screams filled his ears. “Now Sophie, that’s no way to greet someone is it,” he chuckled. What would he do without his “wine cellar”?
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Now that ending is a teaser. 🙂
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Haha thanks!
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I love these type of short stories!! Great job!
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Thank you so much!!
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So then, what’s next for poor John? 🤔❤️
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Lol I have really not thought ahead of this 😜
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Oh my gosh!!! Creeeeeepy!!!!
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In a good way I hope!
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Yes. Awesome 👍!!!
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That’s fantastic. You should do more of these!
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Thank you- that’s such a compliment coming from you who is so great at stories!
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Thank you! I really enjoyed it.
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I’m so glad you did!
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Loved it especially the ending!!!
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Thank you so much!
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Ummm .. scaryyy lol
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Haha thanks!
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Amazing. This was so good. Looking forward to more.
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Thank you so much!
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Loved the story. You should write more of these! 😊
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Thank you so much!
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I love it! Such a great story!
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Thank you!
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I love this! I like the twist at the end.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome Pooja
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What a fantastic ending. I really enjoyed that ☺
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Thank you- so glad you enjoyed it!
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Interesting story, love it😇
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Thank you so much 😊
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Oh what a gripping tale! I loved it, Pooja
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Thank you so much!!
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That was a BRILLIANT write! I had chills down my back reading the last paragraph.
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Thank you so much- I’m so glad to hear that!!
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Noooooooooo!!!!!
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Unfortunately, yes!
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What? Oh, phew, you’re there, Pooja! I was just imagining you chained up in a cellar having been stripped of your … ahem … dignity. Well that’s okay then. So long as you’re okay and are fully clo.. erm, that is – fully in possession of your freedom. 😨😜
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Lol don’t worry I am safe and have my…dignity. Or is that what they are making me say?? 😂
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Noooooooo!!!!
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Love this story…. I will be nominating you for an award soon .
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Thank you so much- I’m honoured!
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You’re welcome 😇
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Very chilling – I love that irritated look at the beginning – the little tell-tale.
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Yes it was supposed to be a little foreshadow!
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Wow, amazing story! 😊
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome 😊
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I love this. Great story.
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Thank you!
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Such a great story. Bravo.
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Thank you!
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💕
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When John replied the fan that his books are based on true events I’m sure it was taken as a casual joke😅… poor Sophie!💔
The end was chilling… you must continue this!
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Same, I saw that and was thinking, “Well that’s one way to get the fans to shut up.” 😅
😱 At least he was honest.
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Honesty is the best policy… Sophie’s worst nightmare 😅🙃💔
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Lol yes I wanted it to be a foreshadow that people don’t pick up on till the end! Thank you so much!
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Anticipating more short stories from you. Might decide to try one myself too😊
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You totally should I would love to read your short stories!
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Loved this short story . Amazing. You truly are an amazing writer☺️😀
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Thank you so much!!
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My pleasure Pooja!😀🥰
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The plot twist at the end!!!
This is amazing
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Thank you so much!
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This is amazing!
Did you base your short story on true events?
(I’m sorry.)
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Yes. Yes I did… Lol thank you!
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loved this story, you are so talented!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow, that’s a good story.😃 Will you be writing the next part Pooja? 🤔
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Thank you! No I’m just going to end it here.
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Great short story and the house drew me in right away!
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Thank you so much!!
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This was great! I love how you unfold your stories and your characters. The ending too, now I will have to find Tell Me a Story!
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Thank you so much!!
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great surprise, creepy ending!
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Thank you!
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Wow this was such a twist!!
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Haha thank you!
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Ha ha thanks..
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fun little read!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome!
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Gahhh I wanted more!!!
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Lol sorry that’s all you get!
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Enjoyed reading it👌
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Thanks!
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Welcome
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Hi Pooja, I just featured this on my weekly feature here;
https://wordeologist.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/the-saturday-symphony-8/
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Thanks so much I’ll check it out!
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Chilling story. You left plenty of clues, but didn’t see that coming. Enjoyed it, Pooja!
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Thank you so much- glad you enjoyed it!!
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There’s a whole novel in the amount of plot you’ve managed to fit into this short story!
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Aww thank you so much!!
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this is really cool!
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Thanks!
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Wanna read more!!♡
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Unfortunately that’s the end!
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Yaaa🙁
But,i m looking forward to new post❤
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Thanks!
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Woww I love this short story❤️
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Thank you so much!
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That ending has me hooked! Great story!
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely, great build. Simply awsome, keep more of these coming.
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Thank you so much!
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