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  • Historical Fiction Short Stories Re: A Risk Worth Taking

    Okay, so this definitely is a powerful story. You are able to illustrate pain her pain and her desire to fight back against all odds. However, your story resembles a ...

    Sep 22, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: A Sanguine Dance

    Well, you certainly were right about this being a very gruesome and bloody story. But I also found it to be a very enjoyable and interesting read. Admittedly, the vampire ...

    Sep 22, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Reflection

    What a beautiful story. It was truly haunting, and most importantly, it was poignant. The manner in which your main character reacts to the woman is perfect. This idea of ...

    Aug 1, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: The lesser spirit

    I agree with wickedwonder here. You really worked hard on this and it paid off. You have successfully created an intense and chilling story that will keep your readers on ...

    Aug 1, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Caffeinated Epiphanies

    What a fantastic story. You definitely have the apathetic attitude of a teen down without making your story unnecessarily angsty. These encounters are original and relatable and most importantly, they

    Aug 1, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: This Time

    I really love the way this piece was organized. You created a story with lots of action, balanced by an insight into the characters. I found myself caring a great ...

    Aug 1, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Jerry

    This is part of a larger work, so some explanations are necessary. Helena has recently gained the ability to manipulate fire. Three other kids she has yet to meet can ...

    Aug 1, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Panic Attack

    This was very well-written and compelling. Right off the bat, I could tell from your language that this was from the perspective of a child. Writing from a child's perspective ...

    Jul 31, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Unsure of yet.

    This is a truly haunting story. The imagery creates an almost ethereal aspect to the story, which I'm sure you had hoped for. So kudos for pulling it off! There ...

    Jul 31, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Subject

    This was an excellent read. Your sentences flowed well and didn't run on. You did a very good job of keeping the reader's attention throughout the story and even creating ...

    Jul 31, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Return What's Mine

    Hey! Cool story. Fun to read. I really liked your creepy description of the disguised monster Stan. You did a very good job of creating a villain there. However, I ...

    Jul 31, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Creatures

    To explain, this was taken from a story of mine that is ongoing. There are elements to the whole Creature aspect that aren't explained here. This is the only part ...

    Jul 29, 2011
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Creatures

    Trisael crouched atop a tall building in the business district. Her long black hair was done in a ponytail. She was tall and thin, with long skinny limbs. Her expression ...

    Jul 29, 2011
  • Historical Fiction Short Stories Re: Burning Skies

    This was a fantastic piece. The innocence of the child during the panic and chaos of the bomb raids made the end of the story both haunting and beautiful. Thanks ...

    Jul 29, 2011
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Perfect

    This story blew me away. It was superb in so many ways. In particular, I smiled and chuckled to myself whenever Violet let out one of her perfectly-timed, biting comments. ...

    Jul 29, 2011


Edna began to feel like one who awakens gradually out of a dream, a delicious, grotesque, impossible dream, to feel again the realities pressing into her soul.
— Kate Chopin, The Awakening