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  • Historical Fiction Short Stories Re: War, Children.

    My cousin Steve figured we ought to have a barbecue... You should have commas like so: "My cousin, Steve, figured we ought to have a barbecue..." Steve's sister Danny was ...

    Oct 3, 2008
  • Historical Fiction Short Stories Re: a short letter to home

    This is very well written! I love description, personally, and you definitely nailed that. The perspective was at an excellent angle, and it was overall an excellent piece. Like the ...

    Oct 3, 2008


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