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MerleBlackbird

  • Short Story » Mystery / Suspense, Horror Re: Basement Window | Strange Sights

    And then it ENDS?? WHAT??? I love the description in here. At least for me, it paints very vivid images of that basement because everything described is similar to things ...

    Jun 29, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Humor, Fantasy Re: Sunny and the Algorithms of Gloom: Chapter 4.1

    Dang, okay, this is for someone with a number-wizz brain. I'm glad Ventomology was able to give you feedback on the puzzle side of things, because that went over my ...

    Jun 30, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Teen Fiction, Humor Re: Dust Storm: Chapters 25 & 26

    I'm getting major - what's that movie called? - VIBES. That movie with the line everybody quotes: "You're killing me, Smalls!" This story 100% has those vibes! At first, the ...

    Jun 28, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Teen Fiction Re: It ended at Midnight -Chapter 16

    Soooo... I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little disappointed in Melody's behavior here. It feels a little out of character - and yes, I know lots of stuff can be ...

    Jun 27, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Dramatic Re: Conquer Rising: Chapter 2.6

    So, to start off-- I love the characters you have here! They're intriguing, lifelike, and convincing. My favorite might be Alainna, just because she has such a steadfast, opinionated, and ...

    Jun 26, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Teen Fiction Re: The Last Ones - chapter 2

    Well, I'm back. This chapter certainly saw some development. We start off with a gravely foreshadowing dream from August--the aftermath of which leads me to believe August knows more about ...

    Jun 25, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Romantic Re: Heir of Asratoil - Chapter 1

    This story is off to such a great start!! Castian and Quill seem like such great friends. Castian is a little crazy, but hopefully Quill will keep him in check ...

    Jun 24, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Mystery / Suspense, Realistic Re: I Knew Chapter 9

    Apparently Mikel is forgetful hahaha And Lakisha is officially my favorite character. This girl got it TAHGETHER. She has her kid, her mom, her dad, her brother(?) all to look ...

    Jun 23, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Action / Adventure, Fantasy Re: The Last Spell 14.2

    Deep, deep, deep down inside, Cyrin is too softhearted for a life like this. I really, really felt for him in this chapter. He seems so beaten down, and I ...

    Jun 22, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Action / Adventure, Fantasy Re: Chapter 1

    Your images are vivid, your tone flips like a magic dime, and your word choice is great! The way the tone of this story completely changes from the dream to ...

    Jun 21, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Action / Adventure, Fantasy Re: The Last Spell 13.1

    You seriously might be one of the best writers on here--at least of those who have posted something any time recently. Your writing style is EPIC. I would be curious ...

    Jun 20, 2023
  • Poetry » General, General Re: To Be A Black Gay Friend

    This poem is flowing and vibrant and rhyming and rhythmic! Well done! Your word choice is excellent and the basic message of the poem is clear! Now here's where I'm ...

    Jun 19, 2023
  • Other » General, General Re: Fighting A Gay Stereotype.

    This is such a cute piece! You seriously sound like a super-duper awesome friend! (Might I apply? Hehhehehe) This is the overall message I got from this piece: All the ...

    Jun 18, 2023
  • Novel / Chapter » Supernatural, Science Fiction Re: The Banished Lycan, chapters 2

    There are a lot of good things to be said about this piece. Also, there seems to be a number of areas for improvement. Of course these are just my ...

    Jun 17, 2023
  • Short Story » Dramatic, Narrative Re: margaret & agnes

    Okay, I seriously got into that. Geez, this story gave me the creeps. I love the way it's written. The entire tone gives off old-timey, simple-life vibes. Everything is described ...

    Jun 16, 2023


Surround yourself with people who are serious about being writers, and who will tell you, ‘Hey—you can do better than this.’ Who will be critical of your work, but also supportive. And who will not be competitive in a negative way.
— Isabel Quintero