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Kafkaescence

  • Novel / Chapter » General, General Re: The Gold Watch (chapter 1)

    So, thanks for the request! The strides he took from the stairwell to the master bedroom were unconsciously quick and silent. He paused his walking (this is implied) at the ...

    Feb 14, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General Re: In Memoriam - Part VI: Turning Away

    I don't understand humans. Good start. They eat, they sleep, they live, they die. [Every life is the same, give or take. You are born, you live, and you die. ...

    Feb 13, 2011
  • Poetry » Other, General Re: Statistics

    She ran hot water over her hand. Good start! The blue of her veins turned green in her eyes, This line sounds odd: it sounds too unrelated to the first ...

    Feb 12, 2011
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General 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
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General 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
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General 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
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General 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
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General 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
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General 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
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General 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
  • Short Story » Romantic, General 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
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: This Masquerade

    The mask is on… I hide my shame; But who’s to blame If not myself, Here, in this audience of one? Excellent. I love the last two lines especially, because ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Human behind the wall

    five box cutters, two centerfolds, one fax machine, nine pieces of tape , Nice four opening lines. I'm counting all pieces It took for me to be happy and finally ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: Let me

    Nice work! This poem is just pure emotion. Normally I tend to like more imagery, but you do a very good job with it nonetheless. The main problem I had ...

    Feb 5, 2011
  • Poetry » Narrative, General Re: Untitled

    I'll tell you about a place that I have known Nice start. Don't think you need the "that." Where the wind blows all night. Where you hear the moaning, high ...

    Feb 4, 2011


Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
— Joseph Campbell