Rhobin’s topic for her faithful followers is to talk about the favourite villain in our stories.
That just has to be young Will, the hero of one of the 26 stories in my short story collection, Striking Back from Down Under
So, I re-read the story after some years, and liked it so much that I replaced the previous sample story on the book’s page with this one. You can read it here, and you’ll find out who this girl is.
I’m interested in your opinion. One week from today, I’ll use a random number generator to select one person who commented to receive a free copy of the entire collection. After all, there are still 25 more stories to read!
After you have commented below, please visit my fellow conspirators in blogging:
Connie Vines
Skye Taylor
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Helena Fairfax
Judith Copek
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Diane Bator
Bobbing Around 
I like the story and the twist at the end. I am so far from my teen years that it’s not funny, but I can always empathize with young love. Your villain is likeable and we feel sorry for him. Nice!
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Thank you, Judy.
He doesn’t feel sorry for himself, so why should you? 🙂
My wish for him is that he should grow from the experience, but my characters don’t listen to me.
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I went to random.org and selected a number between 1 and 7.
And the winner is…
Jenran72.
She will get a copy of Striking Back from Down Under.
🙂
Bob
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I disagree with the ending in a big way. If Matt had sex with Susan, he’s not going to be faithful to the virtuous Mavin–or else he’s going to pressure her to satisfy him, to hold onto him. So it doesn’t seem to be much of a happy ending to me…not for anyone.
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Thank you Fiona.
I am merely the faithful scribe. But Will did end up losing, regardless of the future of the other couple.
As a psychologist, I have often worked with couples where one or both had played around, and now want to continue to build a satisfying relationship. It is more than possible, and yes, even trust can be developed and last for decades.
🙂
Bob
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Great story, Dr Bob. I love the teenage dialogue, and I didn’t see the ‘villainous’ twist coming!
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Thank you, Helena. Well, the collection is “Striking Back from Down Under,” so the baddie loses.
But anyway, all I had to do was to write down what Will told me.
🙂
Bob
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That was a fantastic story – with a twist I didn’t see coming. Maybe I should have, but it was fun anyway.
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Ooh, and you are now a mystery writer!
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Lol. Better. I buy their books! 😊📚
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it just goes to show the good can do bad and vice-versa. Good story.
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Thank you, Rhobin.
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Bob,
As always I enjoyed your story!
You might wish to reconsider writing that
Susan had a gypsy face. In the States using the
word “gypsy” is considered to be a slur.
So glad that I get to read your stories,
Margaret Goodman
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Thank you, Margaret. To me, a gypsy face is olive skin, dark flashing eyes, sensuous lips, long dark hair.
But anyway, it’s not my opinion that matters, or yours, but that of the person who told me about her. That’s Will, of course.
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Love it when the biter gets bitten! So satisfying.
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Yes, but I wish he was more upset about it!
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My fave villain is Oscar the Grouch. Love that guy. The Grinch is my next fave because of the song lyrics!
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Yes, but I didn’t record those stories.
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