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  • Poetry » Narrative, General Re: The music of the forgotten

    Hello there :) First of all A girl has tears in her eyes and yet says, "I'm fine." I'm not a fan of this line. It just seems like you ...

    Jul 15, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Historical Fiction, General Re: Rosemary - Chapter 1

    Hello there :) She seemed unaware of the person who stepped out behind who was a girl only a couple of years younger than herself. This sentence is a little ...

    Jul 15, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General Re: Deleted

    Hello there :) As the silver midnight moon shines down upon the never-ending forest . (I really don't think the full stop should be there. A comma is more suiting.) ...

    Jul 15, 2011
  • Poetry » Other, General Re: The Four

    Hello there :) I'm not much of a poet, but I thought I should say something. I really find your approach very creative! I was smiling as I went through ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Short Story » Romantic, General Re: Torn In Half

    Hello there and welcome to YWS! :) I see you've already started reviewing, good job. “Even more so now,” she said, her voice reverberating where her head lies in the ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Short Story » General, General Re: Cat is Friend.

    Hello there :) Thomas J Reynolds overlooked the sprawling metropolis with pride, taking in all its urban smells, its rejuvenating air. He reached out and stroked each building lovingly. This ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » Action / Adventure, General Re: Tree of eris

    Hello there :) The smooth colors surround Vira her new kingdom engulfed in light and color calms her. This sentence reads kind of funny. I think you forgot a comma ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Broken Promises

    Hello there :) For a first poem, this is pretty well written. I really like the idea and the intentions this poem has. However, I'll have to agree with Jessa. ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Short Story » Romantic, General Re: The Swirl (Love is like ice cream... it melts eventually)

    Hello there Myrisha! :) So I felt your story was dominated by dialogue between the characters. "So...you like swirl huh?" Ted approached Katie from behind surprisingly.He was her ex-boyfriend. They ...

    Jul 14, 2011
  • Novel / Chapter » General, General Re: My life as a Seventh Grade Murderer Ch. 1

    Hello there :) I thought I'd do the honours. My alarm beeps to life, startling me out of yet another boring dream. I turn off the alarm and get dressed. ...

    Jul 11, 2011
  • Short Story » General, General Re: John

    Hello there :) I know you mentioned that this was written in a 'casual' style, but it shouldn't excuse proper sentencing and paragraphing. The first paragraph is just so congested ...

    Jul 6, 2011
  • Short Story » Romantic, General Re: Heaven

    Hello Rascalover! :) First of all, this was very sad, touching, emotional, etc. After reading it I felt really bad for the MC. Dear baby I will never meet, I ...

    Jul 6, 2011
  • Short Story » General, General Re: Clown in the dark

    Hello there, Subjectblue :) ...and Welcome, welcome to YWS! I'm clutching my head between my hands, the horrible headache denying me of thinking. There seems to be a mix up ...

    Jul 3, 2011
  • Short Story » Fantasy, General Re: It's A Pixie Thing

    Hello there Cammie! :) I'm here as requested...let's get crackin', shall we!? “Trixie, what are you doing?” Trixie’s mother’s sweet sing-songy voice echoed in the room. I froze and quickly ...

    Jun 30, 2011
  • Short Story » General, General Re: A Deadly Occupation [contest entry]

    Hello Hawk! :) Looks like I'm a bit late... You have a lot of great reviews, especially the one from alpha. To avoid any repetition, I'm just going to mention ...

    Jun 29, 2011


Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one's life.
— Kate Chopin, The Awakening