I want to thank J. RE Crivello and Manuela Timofte for publishing my story, “The Lonely Highway,” today on Gobblers & Masticadores. They are both very supportive of writers, and I encourage you to submit your poems and stories to them. Thank you for visiting and reading my story.
by Dawn Pisturino
“I should’ve stayed at the university,” Rafe grumbled, gripping the steering-wheel until his hands hurt. “The family could’ve celebrated Christmas without me. I should’ve taken the main highway instead of this shortcut. God knows where I’m at! Who knows what time I’ll get there?”
A thick forest of snow-capped trees pressed in around him, darkening the road ahead. Rafe had not seen another vehicle since he’d left the main highway — not a police car or snowplough. He was utterly alone and afraid. If something happened, there would be nobody to help him.
He turned on the radio, but all he could find was a patchy, staticky Elvis Presley singing Blue Christmas. He groaned inside. What a long, lonely, boring highway!
Suddenly, a deer bounded onto the road and stood silently staring at him. Without thinking, Rafe slammed on…
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Wonderful magical story, Dawn!
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Thank you so much!
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Congratulations, Dale.
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Thank you, Timothy!
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hart and hind
leave the past behind
rafe
where it can be safe
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Thank you, John!
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Wonderful and interesting… brilliant work Dawn!
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Thank you, Francisco!
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You’re very welcome 🙏
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Very nice read!
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Thank you very much!
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Oh my goodness Dawn, this read like a Hallmark movie. What a Christmas miracle indeed. 🎄 I loved the message that Donna delivered, “Christmas isn’t about money,” the woman said, with a chuckle. “It’s about family and friends and helping each other in need. You don’t owe me a thing.”
Congratulations my friend. Well-deserved honor published by Gobblers & Masticadores! 🥰👏🏼😘👏🏼🤩👏🏼🌟
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Thank you so much, Kym! I appreciate your kind words.
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You’re very welcome Dawn. And I meant every word my friend! 🥰🙏🏽🤩
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Great job and congrats on a great story Dawn!
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Thanks, Cindy!
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Awesome!👍👍
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Thank you!
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I am glad they published your story. It brought me back to the snowy winters I grew up with. It was realistic and well written. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you so much for your feedback!
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You’re welcome.
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Thanks for sharing!
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Very beautiful story Dawn.
xo
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Thank you so much!
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My pleasure hon.
xoxo
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AmazIng write, Dawn! Congratulations!
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Thanks, Jeff!
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