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  • Short Story » Realistic, Narrative Re: Why I Cried Myself to Sleep Last Night (Existential Crisis)

    If it's true that you're just sixteen, congratulations! This is a wonderful write-up for any sixteen year old. I'm almost trapped into believing that this is an autobiography rather than ...

    Jun 6, 2016
  • Short Story » Narrative, Realistic Re: I Believe In Myself

    Although this is termed a narrative, it reads more like a charter of beliefs in some constitutional document. There isn't a storyline to speak of except that you went through ...

    May 11, 2016
  • Short Story » Fantasy, Dramatic Re: Aveline

    AceOfPayds, your style fascinates and holds our attention. I got involved in your story enough to waylay me into believing I was really with Aveline. That's good! Congratulations! As I ...

    May 10, 2016
  • Short Story » Narrative, Romantic Re: I love you

    A short-story that ended too quickly! A story that led me to ask for a more that wasn't there! Perhaps, he needs to reopen the case! Or has he given ...

    May 9, 2016
  • Short Story » Narrative, General Re: A true gentleman becomes a thief!

    Kaju, your short story is interesting! It's braver to write from imagination than from experience. It's also more difficult! I see that you've written the plot from imagination. Congratulations! Peopl

    May 8, 2016
  • Novel / Chapter » General, General Re: The Terrible Youth of Freznel: 21

    Eros, I envy your storytelling style. How I wish I could write like this! It aroused my interest and made me curious. You're good! Having said that, the idioms you ...

    May 7, 2016
  • Short Story » Historical Fiction, Culture Re: The Rebellious Confucian

    What an exciting start to the story! I liked the way the story describes the rebellious feelings of Shang Shou towards his elder brother. Although the story is not explicit ...

    May 6, 2016
  • Short Story » Teen Fiction, Romantic Re: Chapter - 1 ( Teen Life)

    Akshata7, I'm new to writing too. So, I wonder if I'm really qualified to review your work or help you in any way. Still, here goes: This is a beautiful ...

    May 6, 2016


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