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🏆 Contest #357 Winner!

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Written in response to: "Include a character with an enemy, rival, or nemesis in your story." as part of Two's a Crowd with Kirsiah Depp.

Lakeview 55+ Community Postings

05/03/26

-I’m getting rid of my couch which is in perfect condition. If interested, please call 516-455-0485.

-My hairdresser died, so I need a new one. If you have a person that you love, please let Donna know at the rec center.

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against my neighbor, Mr. Arnick. He has a bird feeder and there are multiple birds that drop seeds and defecate on my lawn. The worst part is they are dive-bombing Harold, the squirrel I feed and he is not visiting me as often as he used to. Please have the birdfeeder removed as soon as possible. Thank you.

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Join us for Bingo this Friday, May 8th at 6:00 pm in the rec center.

-May 10th is Mother’s Day. Join us for afternoon tea at 11:00 am in Vanderbuilt Hall. All are welcome to attend.

05/10/26

-Do you need help picking out the best plants for the season? Come and meet Ms. Anderson, our gardening expert for some tips on the plants that work best in our area. 05/13/26 at 2:00 pm at the rec center.

-Dear Board President Henderson,

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Rostler who lives next door to me. He has a pet squirrel, (which is an illegal pet!) and that squirrel keeps stealing seed from my bird feeder. This has caused deep distress to the birds that I feed and their nesting season is in danger. Please let me know how to remedy this awful situation. Thank you.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

05/17/26

-My cat Andy is missing. He’s an orange tabby with a blue collar. If anyone has seen him, please call Elaine at 516-972-6834.

-Join the crocheting club! We meet every Tuesday at 12:00 pm in Aaron’s Hall. See you there.

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against my neighbor, Mr. Arnick. I walk the perimeter of my property every morning from 9:00-9:15. Mr. Arnick has a rose bush and one of the branches extends on my property. This morning, a thorn scratched my leg shortening my walk by 7 minutes. Please ask him to cut this branch so I can walk the full area of my property. Thank you!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Next Sunday, we are having our annual Memorial Day BBQ. Join us at the pool at 3:00 pm for a burger and a good time.

05/24/26

-Dear Board President Henderson,

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Rostler, (my neighbor). Every morning, he goes on a walk and before he goes inside, he picks up my newspaper and places it into my mailbox. I am perfectly capable of walking outside myself and picking up my own paper. Please have him cease and desist.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Are you interested in Chess? A bunch of us get together on Mondays at 2:00 pm in Aaron’s Hall and we could use more players. Bring a board if you have one.

05/31/26

-Dear Mr. Henderson,

HOA Board President

I am filing a grievance against Mr. Ralph Arnick. Around 4 o’clock every day, Mr. Arnick has his television set blaring and it is disturbing my afternoon nap. I do wake up at 5:00 am every morning, so I need this daily nap (which I am entitled to!) and the television should be at a normal volume. Remember, the early bird gets the worm! Please fix this matter!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

06/07/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler,

I have hearing aids you ninny! This is the volume I will keep my television at!

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Water aerobics take place every Friday at 8:00 am. All supplies except bathing suits will be provided.

06/14/26

-Dear Mr. Arnick,

Are you deaf?! That is too loud for a “normal” person!

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

-Popcorn and the movie “Jaws” will be played by the pool on June 19th. Bring a towel if you’re brave enough to swim during the movie.

06/21/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler,

Of course I'm partially deaf! I’m 95 years old, and you’re as old as me. How are you not? Plus, my being deaf is none of your business!

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt: 35-14

-Please enjoy cake and coffee from 9:00-12:00pm in Vanderbuilt Hall for our Father’s Day celebration. All are welcome to attend.

06/28/26

-Dear Mr. Rostler and Mr. Arnick,

This is Mr. Henderson. The “Community Postings Board” is NOT for grievances! Grievances can be addressed to me at bhenderson656@yahoo.com, though I have to warn you that all of the “grievances” you have mentioned are not actually grievances according to our community guidelines. These are matters you will have to discuss like civilized neighbors. In the future, please do not post on this board.

Sincerely,

Mr. Benjamin Henderson

Board President

-Chair yoga will take place on Saturday at 11:00am in Vanderbuilt Hall.

07/05/26

-To Whom it May Concern,

We, Mr. Henry Rostler and Mr. Ralph Arnick would like to file a grievance against Board President Benjamin Henderson. Mr. Henderson does not seem to take our concerns seriously and we are well within the guidelines of the community guidelines manual, dated September 15, 1985. If there is an updated community guidelines manual, we have not received it, therefore Mr. Henderson has not done his job as Board President. However, considering we have both lived here for 40 years, we understand the guidelines much better than he does. Furthermore, while we have heard of the yahoo.com, we have never utilized it and will not start now.

Mr. Ralph Arnick-Apt:35-14 &

Mr. Henry Rostler

Apt: 35-12

07/12/26

-To Whom it May Concern,

I quit!

Sincerely,

Mr. Benjamin Henderson

Former Board President

07/19/26

-Do you want to be our Board President? Applications for the position are currently available in the rec center. Please see Donna for more information.

Posted Jun 04, 2026
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Scott Christenson
June 16, 2026 03:44

06/16/26

-To Whom It May Concern

I am filing a grievance against the winner of the Reedsy Prompts Challenge #357 for posting a story with such a unique creative format; it disturbed my understanding of what the parameters for a great short story can be. Please rectify this matter! Also, if anyone is looking for a dog sitter, I am available on Thursday mornings between 9am and 10:30am.

Mr. Scott Christenson
Apt: 25-10

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:33

lol, thank you!

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Joe D
June 16, 2026 23:30

LOL.

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Vicktor Calhoun
June 13, 2026 18:09

This was such a fun read. I loved how the entire rivalry unfolded through the community postings board, starting with squirrels, birds, roses, and newspapers before somehow turning into a full neighborhood rebellion. Mr. Rostler and Mr. Arnick becoming allies just to file a grievance against Mr. Henderson was a perfect turn. Really clever structure and a great sense of humor.

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:33

Thank you!

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Boni Woodland
June 10, 2026 21:21

I absolutely love this, a very fun read. We have the bird feeder, squirrel tussle, go on where we live also!

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Kimberly Karcz
June 13, 2026 10:37

Thank you!

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Ananya Voss
June 15, 2026 09:58

Excellent! original and didn't spiral into melodrama, tone was kept perfect throughout.

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:33

Thank you!

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Ron Davidson
June 14, 2026 13:16

Very creative! You built a world through a message board. Fantastic!

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:33

❤️

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Abbey Ndifuna
June 23, 2026 02:13

I was all smiles for most of the story. Your pacing was on point and it's amazing how you captured all the nuances of the beef. Bravo

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Belinda Frisch
June 16, 2026 16:38

This is so clever! It's a unique way to tell a story with the perfect ending. Chef's kiss! Congratulations on the well-deserved win.

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:34

Thank you

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Olivia W.
June 13, 2026 15:36

What a fun read!!!! This story kept me on my toes, with its fast pacing and quite funny grievances. It was relatable too, as these are trivial but common in real posting boards. Congrats🎉

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:34

Thanks!

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Amany Sayed
June 13, 2026 15:16

So funny, I love the little details throughout and the postings interspersed between the grievances.

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:34

❤️

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Crystal Tees
June 13, 2026 15:15

I really enjoyed reading this! I live in an apartment building and we sure have a few crazies here. This made me laugh. Thank you

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:34

Thank you

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Taylor McMullen
June 13, 2026 15:15

I really enjoyed this! The form was unique and super immersive. Congrats! 🎉

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Kimberly Karcz
June 16, 2026 19:34

❤️

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William Staines
August 07, 2026 13:31

Charming format

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Dana W
August 07, 2026 02:23

This was so fun to read! What a creative idea. Congratulations on the well-deserved win.

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Carylle Todd
July 09, 2026 23:59

This was a hilarious and creative read! The community notice board format made the story feel incredibly realistic, and the escalating feud between Mr. Rostler and Mr. Arnick had me laughing the whole way through. The twist where they suddenly teamed up against the HOA president was the perfect ending. Every post added something new without feeling repetitive. This would make an amazing comic the characters and their back and forth are perfect for visual storytelling. Please turn this into a comic!

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Emery Smith
June 30, 2026 03:26

Is the title of this story WHINER? It sure fits. Is there anything that makes her happy?

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Lena M. Bright
June 26, 2026 22:34

Great story!

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Michael Breton
June 24, 2026 21:25

As someone who’s in the market for a retirement community I found this HYSTERICAL! Don’t know your chronological situation, Kimberly, but if you don’t live in such an area you truly do have an impressive imagination.

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Sorahito _
June 24, 2026 00:03

Hilarious, and amazing attention to detail.

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Megan Maclaine
June 23, 2026 12:09

This was a great read, Kimberly! I wanted it to keep going even longer.

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Mairin O'Mahony
June 23, 2026 06:49

Brillant story line. An ingenious way of getting to know the characters of the neighbourhood.
Congratulations - well deserved.

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Louise Buys
June 20, 2026 17:05

Fantastic! loved it!

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Abhishek Sainani
June 19, 2026 09:37

Mr. Henderson got wounded in the crossfire! It should be tragic but it is funny!
Such an insightful story that shows how ego clashes escalate and end up claiming innocent victims.
I liked the grievance messages sandwiched between regular announcements of various upcoming activities, like the commercials we watch during a TV show.
The format of storytelling is very interesting and enables a fast and comfortable read.
It was so relatable because my mother keeps gossiping about the happenings in her neighborhood about women in her peer group and their grievances.

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Stevie Burges
June 18, 2026 09:46

Yep I loved it too. Well done. Thanks for writing and sharing with us.

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Jay Reynolds
June 17, 2026 18:46

Creative, amusing, would have been better if it was a man and woman arguing to get each other attention and in the end get together. I can't figure how to change the point but i give this 8/10

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Rafael Rodrigues
June 16, 2026 23:45

This story Catch me off guard and suddenly I was laughing. Congratulations!

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