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by farq4d in Short Story » Dramatic
to be known is to be loved
by LadyBug in Poetry » Realistic
This Mask
by Inferno in Poetry » Dramatic
boys don't cry (except they do)
by FireEyes in Poetry » Narrative
The Urn (W.I.P.)
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Short Story » Supernatural, Action / Adventure
A House of Cardsmy first real short story, about two disturbed orphans who do stuff :3
heywhatstheweather - 5 minutes ago
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Poetry » Dramatic, General
Ever-deep SeaA poem about grappling with the grief of losing a loved one. This poem inspired a novel that I have began (see my portfolio).
jordanzimmer - 15 minutes ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Dramatic, Lyrical
The Loud SilenceI hope you don't mind leaving a review! I really love this work. "If my voice could cry out. If the vast nothingness didn't steal the words from my tongue. ...
jordanzimmer - 19 minutes ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Lyrical, General
Born to Touch Your FeelingsHi, I'm here to leave a quick review. Let me preface this by saying that I absolutely love this. It feels authentic and beautiful; a realistic expression of love. The ...
jordanzimmer - 23 minutes ago
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Reviews » Poetry » General, General
Among the TreesI loveeee this! I hope you don't mind me leaving a quick review! I absolutely see deep admiration in this writing. Your descriptive words elicit feelings of purity, youth, and ...
jordanzimmer - 30 minutes ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Romantic, General
“Bum-Bum Bum-Bum Bum-Bum”Hey, here to leave a quick review. I really enjoyed this poem. You use great visual language to evoke images. "The ruby liquid dropped to the white tile." I loved ...
jordanzimmer - 35 minutes ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Realistic, General
mama says the worst is overHi! I'm here to leave a quick review. This is such a beautiful work that evokes great feelings of nostalgia for me. I love how you used all lowercase letters; ...
jordanzimmer - 43 minutes ago
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Forums » Welcome Mat
stunning return after 6 yearsWelcome back! You can always ask a mod about a name change if you want to change your username! You certainly can! Shoot me a pm if you want to ...
IcyFlame - 46 minutes ago
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Novel / Chapter » Dramatic, Narrative
The Urn (W.I.P.)The beginning of a story of a man tackling the grief and bereavement of losing his beloved wife.
jordanzimmer - 2 hours ago
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Reviews » Novel / Chapter » Horror, Fantasy
The Prime Control Chapter 7: The ArtifactHello there, human! I’m reviewing using the YWS S'more Method today! Shalt we commence with the mutated S’more? Top Graham Cracker - William and Taury find a magical stone that ...
vampricone6783 - 2 hours ago
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Forums » Writers Corner
Kate's Kozy Kove#6 Push Me out to Sea Chosen for me by @Ley Poetic Style - 2 - Spoken Word Inspiration - 2 - Lyric Coin Flip - Tails - Incorporate Into ...
KateHardy - 7 hours ago
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Reviews » Short Story » Humor, Romantic
Train (A short inspired oneshot)Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night(whichever one it is in your part of the world), Hi! I'm here to leave a quick review!! First Impression : Well this was quite a cute little oneshot, ...
KateHardy - 8 hours ago
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Forums » Writers Corner
Wisteria’s Wistful WoodlandSix Inches of Water Today's Inspiration: Today’s song was chosen for me by @KateHardy! She asked that I do World's Smallest Violin by AJR. Specifically, a spoken word poem focusing ...
WeepingWisteria - 8 hours ago
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Storyboooks » Storybook Sanctuary
Island MagicYou know, James would've thought that his door had been broken again when it flew open and hit the wall beside it. Like some miracle, he'd actually still been asleep, ...
soundofmind - 10 hours ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Lyrical, Dramatic
Shadow of the FlameHello, this is AkuRashomon and I am here to give a review/ comment for your work. I love this work, it is a great showcase of a ex-friend that used ...
AkuRashomon - 11 hours ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Historical Fiction, Dramatic
this is your inheritanceHello Hello, I hope you dont mind me poping with a quick ( really short and not as in-depth as my usual ones) review. I do enjoy the general themes ...
Moonlily - 11 hours ago