Comments on: Hedge Fund

By: Eric J. Krause

Eric J. Krause — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:11:19 +0000

Excellent story. I enjoyed reading that.

By: danpowell

danpowell — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:19:42 +0000

Another layered piece Jen. I love that last line, his emotion triggered by the familiar smell. Tender stuff.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:07:04 +0000

Thanks, Netta!

By: netta

netta — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:57:34 +0000

I think it works fine as flash — it really packs a punch. The feasibility of the situation is the scary part.

Most people start out with the best intentions, and get caught up in other things. That’s the real tragedy.

Excellent, excellent piece.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:35:42 +0000

Thanks, Jon. It is a very confusing topic, and probably a bit ambitious of me to try it for flash. It could have been a long series.

By: J. M. Strother

J. M. Strother — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:36:12 +0000

I read it once and was a little confused. Then after reading your comments I read it again and it all made perfect sense. It is a very sad piece, on more than one level. He may have made plenty of money but his whole life seems to have fallen apart: questionable ethics, his research cut off, a splintered family, his mother dying. Such a sad state he’s ended up in when he started out with the best of goals.
~jon

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:46:28 +0000

Thanks, Leigh! I appreciate it. I’m glad there’s still some wonder in it.

By: Leigh Barlow

Leigh Barlow — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:41:24 +0000

Really loved the style of this piece. I couldn’t find a word that had been wasted. A great bit of flash fiction, that leaves the reader wondering.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:02:13 +0000

Thanks, Craig! And thanks for linking to me on your blog. I appreciate the support!

By: Craig Daniels

Craig Daniels — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:01:16 +0000

the piece urged me to read slowly and take in everything, I’m glad I did.. very nice