Everyone is used to short stories and poetry. But what about a play that can be read in one sitting as a short story? What do we call it? I call it a short play.
This is what...
Yeah. This is what Underwater Genius writes. Very short writings. They are flash fiction, poetry and short literature that adds up to a series.
You inquire how?
In his works you will find out a pattern. Whether poetry or flash fiction or a short story. For example, his poem The Green Little Island is in three parts. The parts are independent of each other and tell a long tale that can be turned into a novel. But novels are lengthy, and as he believes, the longer the work the harder it is to complete.
Wondering who underwater Genius is?
Hahaha. He is not an alien from another planet. He is just a university student. A student like most of us in this community. He also has many incomplete projects. One title being : The Core Universe: a series on Webnovel. You can check it out.
Why did he not complete the work?
Underwater Genius , just as many young people are impatient and thirst for money. They want to hurry up things and give up too easily. That's the problem. Even switching to short genres is part of this laziness. Maybe due to some personal reasons.
But he has completed some work. Here is one. That's heaven and Hell: A short play. You can find more work from him on the blog. The book is currently available on selar only.
Heaven and Hell: A short play
A little horror in a candles on the moon series. Talks of a man possessed by both an angel and a demon. The exorcists have up to midnight to drive the demon out before it becomes invincible and devours the whole world. Will they succeed in there mission?
Should I rewrite the summary here?
Oops! Seems like I won't be saving energy. But you can just check it out on my blog fellow writer. Leave a comment after reading the book.
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Hello @Arthur278 Detective Ira here, I have apparently stumbled upon your manuscript while searching for clues in the Devil’s Library, which is where I believe the ancient magical book of Toramu is hidden. Since I’m already here, I shall give my opinion on this piece of yours.
Though I have to say it is very strange that I should find your writing here……. hmmm…..
What I can see
This was a very interesting read! I haven't seen many works under the category review on yws so this was a very refreshing! However, I will say that this reads a little more like an advert or a hook to the actual play. When I saw review I was expecting more of a rundown on the play or a discussion of it's themes, whether it's good or not, something of a critical review of the work. Kind of how one would find in a newspaper or such.
Moreover this seems to be more towards the author than anything else. It feels like maybe it would be more appropriate that this was a review of a particular author as opposed to any work. But then again, the point comes up that you haven't really given any details about the author as one might in a review. What do they write, why? what motivates them? what themes do they engage? etc.
However, everyone has a different interpretation of things, and you're work in it's current form is technically perfect. I like the spacing, the use of italics and bold is spot on. The writing does give a feel of mystery and intrigues the reader, even with the sparse details.
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There are no mistakes….. O.O
This is very strange and needs investigation immediately, the Book of Toramu calls, find within the perfect novels the clues. Piece together the tales, find where the ship sails.... what was the rest of it....?I can find nothing to critique, Great Job!!
Closing the case
Overall this was a lovely refreshing read!
It was lovely going through this manuscript of yours. Everything expressed was my opinion, feel free to accept or reject whatever you want.
If you have any clues relating to the book of Toramu or anything you want to clarify feel free to contact my
alias, ahem, my dear friend @canopy.Until next time!!
—Hercule Poirot, “The Murdertime Murders,” by Agatha Christie
Hi Arthur!
Is Heaven and Hell: A Short Play something you wrote or something you read and enjoyed and want to share with others?
The synopsis of the play sounds interesting! I'm not sure I've ever seen a work where someone is possessed by both an angel and a demon, and I'm curious about how that dynamic plays out! Also, excellent stakes with there being a deadline to get the demon out before it takes over the world. I'm curious about why midnight? What is it about midnight, or this particular midnight that will make the demon invincible. Perhaps that question is answered in the play itself!
I'm curious with your review itself, what your desired audience is. I think that would inform how you write your review and tell people about this work. Your review doesn't read like a traditional review article -- which may not be a bad thing depending on who your intended audience is.
Thanks for sharing and I hope you keep writing!