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Re: love in the midst of war
This short story is a tender, character-driven snapshot of two 10-year-old kids—Sammy and Will—in a gritty war camp, exploring identity, first crushes, and found family amid chaos. It's intimate a
Feb 1, 2026 -
Re: my lover paints me
The central concept is genuinely original—a writer married to a painter, two artists loving in incompatible languages. This is a raw piece of writing that explores the tension between idealized ...
Jan 30, 2026 -
Re: a river running
The central metaphor is striking and sustained beautifully. The imagery doesn't overreach. "Sanguineous soliloquies" is a gorgeous phrase. It earns its alliteration. Four stanzas, four movements: him
Jan 30, 2026