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  • Poetry » Dramatic
    Secrets of the seed
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    A body of flawless strength, the humble Sequoia stands, poised, of faithful, innumerable years.Elegant, majestic branches rise up – naked adornment; crooked as witches’ fingers.Won’t you tell me
    Jun 25, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    Spoiler! : Hiya! I've had writers block for weeks and it was so hard to write this chapter! I think it's ok, but nitpicks are very much appreciated! In fact, ...
    Jul 4, 2011
  • Short Story » General
    Isobel's Regret
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    Spoiler! : My emotion was Shame. I chose the song: "Nobody's Perfect (clean version)" by Jesse j.Here are the lyrics to the song:When I'm nervous I have this thing, yeah, ...
    Jul 29, 2011
  • Poetry » Dramatic
    Lost Children of Norway
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    Spoiler! : Hello everyone. The tradgedy of the Norway Massacre inspired me (I'm a few weeks late, I know) to write this poem, in memory of the young people lost. ...
    Aug 6, 2011
  • Short Story » General
    The She-King
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    Spoiler! : My story has exactly 150 words. Enjoy! And, for those who don't know, Hatshpsut was one of only three Woman-rulers of Egypt during the New Kingdom. I'm obsessed ...
    Aug 7, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    The Softness of Doves
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    Entry V – February 22nd 1949I woke early this morning to be alone with Nikola. The darkness possessed a somewhat sinister aura. Shivering, I kneeled down beside a crudely calved ...
    Aug 10, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    Entry VI – February 23rd 1949Last night, I dreamt of the camp. All the memories I had tried to erase had coerced themselves into my subconscious. The most frustrating thing ...
    Aug 29, 2011
  • Poetry » Narrative
    Feathers in the wind
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    Oh dear, imprudent fellow – You –with your witless whispers, atongue iced with scorn;fingers laced with malicious rumourhave scattered feathers.They freckle the ground underfoot – a fateful cata
    Sep 11, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    [/i]Entry VII – February 24th 1949A filthy shovel was slung at my feet. It thudded to the ground; sent a sharp clang rippling through the sodden earth. A glimmer of ...
    Sep 13, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    Entry VII – February 24th 1949Edited Version:A filthy shovel was slung at my feet. It thudded to the ground; sent a sharp clang echoing through the sodden earth. A glimmer ...
    Sep 13, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    Entry VIII – February 25th 1949It was later that morning when thoughts of conspiracy first designed themselves in my brain. Despite being mentally and physically exhausted, I was unable to ...
    Sep 26, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    VIIII – February 26th 1949The weather’s really warming up. This morning, we shed out gloves and scarves: it was a joyous sign of things to come. The mood among out ...
    Oct 18, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves
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    Entry X – February 27th 1949“Oh Gretal, you’re home!”Hannah’s rich, mellow-toned voice echoed through the shack, tingling the walls.I had barely walked through the door when my sister had cl
    Nov 4, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    The Softness of Doves
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    Entry XI - February 29th 1949This afternoon, about two o’clock, I think, something completely unexpected occurred. We left the deserted village yesterday, and trekked all night long. Along the way, ...
    Nov 25, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves, Chapter 11
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    Entry XI – March 1st 1949This afternoon, at around two o’clock, something completely unexpected occurred. We left the deserted village yesterday, and trekked all night long. Along the way, glimmer
    Dec 25, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction
    Softness of Doves chapter 12
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    Entry XII – March 2nd 1949 We started from the beginning. It was a long trek up a filthy and series of paths, leading high into the verdant hills; we ...
    Jan 8, 2012
  • Short Story » General
    ???? Please review ASAP!
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    Spoiler! : Hi all, I want to enter a competition with the theme of 'hope'. Would you please give me a critique of my grammar and general english and tell ...
    Jan 20, 2012
  • Short Story » General
    The Last Thing
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    Spoiler! : Hey guys, this is the revised post of my story for my competition. The last thing“I am tired of fighting...from where the sun now stands,I will fight no ...
    Jan 25, 2012

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