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  • Action/Adventure Short Stories Re: The Wall of Light (working title)

    I thought it was a bit short, but that's not really important... The scene was great, but perhaps a bit more description through the five senses would lift the terror ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Everyone's Hero [Edited 3/21]

    Someone might've already said it, but if not, then I will. I was glad to catch the twist where Lillian died. That really made the story better. But one thing; ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: The Tree

    It is perfect as it is, but AS A POEM. Someone beat me to it.. But if you're still wanting to keep it as fiction, then maybe you should think ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: It's in the Blood

    Chapter 2 That night, it was full house in the bar. Fred’s was the place to be if you were of age. It was also the place where Stan Pullman, ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • Lyrics Re: Song

    Some of the best lyrics are simple, yet effective because of it...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Assisted Suicide

    This seems pretty vague to me...maybe I'm just not reading it right. Either that or you might want to ease back on the distorted images of the dialogue, and let ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • Romantic Short Stories Re: I Love You.

    I don't know if somebody already said this up above; i don't pay attention too well..but it seems to me that detail is missing. I'm speaking mainly about imagery. There ...

    Mar 19, 2008
  • Lounge, The Re: Music that must be heard

    I was just thinking about this. I apologize if there is already a thread on the subject. But I would like to start off suggesting stuff to listen to, regardless ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Vivid

    Hello, welcome to YWS! :) Firstly, I'd just like to inform you of the rules and guidlines. (at the top of the screen under "About". Please try to keep your ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • Writers Corner Re: Post your word count

    Writing a novel? Tell us about them here! Just a bit of basic info, like: Name of Novel: When it was started: Word count: Summary: (only about 50 words!) So ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • Action/Adventure Short Stories Re: Story w/o a name! Very short...

    I woke up with a start and looked around. Shaking my head, I laughed at how paranoid I was getting. I rolled back over and closed my eyes. As I ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Vivid

    Feel the night As it blazes by Never speaking a word And in the moment You can see What truly makes you What you’ve always been

    Mar 18, 2008
  • Welcome Mat Re: I suppose I might as well do this..

    I was hoping for cash...but I'll take your gift... Seriously? The fiction I write is scattered around. I used to write horror back when I was in high school, and ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Snow White- After the Poison Apple

    I honestly laughed my ass off. If this was suppose to be a greater piece of work or just for fun, I don't know. If it was serious then might ...

    Mar 18, 2008
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Squeak.

    Don't know if someone already said it up there, but the only problem I had was how vague the story was. I know you're supposed to "Show, not tell" but ...

    Mar 18, 2008


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