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Kafkaescence

  • Dramatic Poetry Re: I am the Apple

    I am like an apple and you a knife. Cool! You slide into me Reword this. carefully, placing yourself delicately in me. Careful with the adverbs. This one does not ...

    Feb 11, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Hatred to Sorrow

    I wrote this poem while I was tired and grumpy, so do whatever you like to it. Follow this dying ember as it falls deeper into the fog, as its ...

    Feb 10, 2011
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: The Strangest Strange Stranger - by JASH

    Here I am for review number five. This was interesting. I liked it. It had a refreshing feel to it. The initial problem was well-set, and the escape in a ...

    Feb 10, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Andromeda

    When they chained you to your post, How about "chained to your post?" did you think of duty then ? I don't know about this line.... Consider changing it. S ...

    Feb 10, 2011
  • Welcome Mat Re: Yea... I'm new xD

    Haha! Love the optimism, Nero. Call me Kafka! You sound like a fun person to be around, and I bet your writing reflects this. Can't wait to read it. PM ...

    Feb 9, 2011
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: The Strangest Strange Stranger - by JASH

    Penultimate review! Almost there! “What about those women? Did you think about them before you did it?” The man had remained silent. Maybe he had regretted saying so much. Maybe ...

    Feb 9, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: The Storm Comes

    It's the beginning of the storm This line could be reworded better. And I'm watching the tempest form Nice! On the earth, the colors lack As the sky turns gray ...

    Feb 8, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Crash

    You are hit by the fractal doom, shot down, lacerated, and now the car swerves away into the bloody jaws, annihilated. Screeching tires, like dominoes they fall, decapitated, a meteorite ...

    Feb 8, 2011
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: The Strangest Strange Stranger - by JASH

    “Andy!” The voice that came from outside became furious. “Open this!” Someone thumped on the door, attempting to force it open . I looked at the door, then back at ...

    Feb 8, 2011
  • Fantasy Novels Re: In Memoriam - Part V: Ashes, Ashes

    You know what's funny? I wasn't sure. To put things in perspective, let's say that I've had a lot of customers. I can claim seniority over Australia, the Earth Is ...

    Feb 7, 2011
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: The Strangest Strange Stranger - by JASH

    Brilliant. My arms stopped shaking. “Are you gonna kill me after this?” I heard you chuckle. You chuckled Don't think you need this. Sounds odd. . I didn't expect that, ...

    Feb 7, 2011
  • Lyric Poetry Re: The Rain's Dance

    It's raining again. Great first line. Why do I feel so sad when it rains? I think you could do without this line. Remember: show, don't tell. Fat droplets slide ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Not Your Type

    One glance from across the room and immediately my heart fills in the blanks. Careful with the adverbs. Through its carefully constructed facade I notice a sparkle in your eyes, ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: In The Cave

    Inside the cave, Nice opening line. is a creature you fear. The image is with you now freezing you in horror. Could be better. Not sure I like how you ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: The Strangest Strange Stranger - by JASH

    I roamed my eyes around Never heard that phrase before. while lying back slowly until my head touched the pillow. A lamp, which partially lighten ed up the room with ...

    Feb 5, 2011


what are stories if not just vehicles for the pain of your own heart
— soundofmind