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Review of Interrogated  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: ASR | (3.5)
In "Interrogated", we come face to face with a man, who is "bound tightly by a length of coarse rope" as he struggles to move. The man, however, thinks of a "rich wood finish and dull grow" desk as further he tells himself, "the money I had received for selling agency secrets didn't seem worth it."

In this short piece, we read about the trivial things a person thinks about, even as he tries to move against the tight "rough fibers" that holds him tightly to a "metal chair". At the end of the tale, the man again trivializes about the "money" he got for "selling agency secrets". I would observe that this is probably a typical reaction of a man who, at the moment of his demise, "bravely" tells himself what is going to happen to him at that very moment is nothing at all compared to all his misdeeds, which to his own thinking is his alone.


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Vomitting on a whale as told in "The day I vomitted on a whale" tells of how a group of young girls opt to see a whale. Unfortunately, the weather turned and the boat rocked so much that practically all passengers heaved, turned green and vomitted. It was not a good feeling, although there was a small satisfaction: that of seeing a whale, even if one or two did vomit on it...

I always try to remember that the sea is something that cannot be controlled. Even during these days, when large cruises make people believe that turning green and vomitting during a stormy weather in the sea is not possible. But do not fall for it because there is always that little chance that you would turn green and vomit... and it happens every time... However, when all the greening and vomitting is done, and one has achieved a dream to see the whales or enjoyed a cruise at sea, surely the "after" becomes just another experience that one can add to others... and so on, we learn and we live...

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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"How to Deal with Negative Comments" gets to the point with regards to reviewing. This piece of work gets to the point: why some comments, especially the negative ones, should not be taken personally. This is a good advice because the author actually says that "negative comments" are a "reflection of the person leaving the comment" because of his/her own issues and insecurities. There is indeed truth to this advice, and writers who have had experiences of getting negative comments turn out to be as good or better than the person giving the comment. It is a good and valid advice, and I would say, it is indeed a great idea from the writer.


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Review of Heist  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"Heist" gives us something to laugh about: men who were not only guilty of the crime of stealing; they are also found to be stupid for doing a crime that was not planned well. Are there really men who plan a "job" and actually do not, first of all, find out what they are stealing? I guess there are, as this story ends with the Judge calling the guilty bunch a "bad case of diarrhoea". What a laugh...It is fun to read this tale, and a very good lesson to learn, especially directed to men who think they are "tough"...



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Review of Gone fishing  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
"Gone Fishing" reminds me of people who get into accidents during fishing. This tale, however, goes to tell how a person, struggling to stay alive when he accidentally falls in the water. Through his thoughts, we learn that he is a man who tries to be calm while being swept away in raging waters; and how his thoughts turn to a "hope" that his fishing friend would realize what happened to him...

The tragedy of fishing is very much what this tale is about; and the fact that there are people who are aware of accidents that may befall others while fishing. It is a tale of hope from a man being swept away in the water as well as a tale of bravery of those who search and continue to search for the missing until the missing is saved. Well done, I should like to tell the author.


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Review of Aerobics  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (4.0)
"Aaerobics" tells the story of Jan, who, described herself as "a foolish woman falling for the sweet words of a man", and realized "she had sabotaged her life". In her room that had an "iron door", and that echoes with the "sound of jangling keys", she came face to face of her loss of a good husband in Joe, and the reality that she was now a "fifty-six-year-old, overweight failure", who was also disowned by her children.

It is a sad reality, and an enormous loss of dignity, love and peace of mind when a woman deliberately ruins her life, for a temporary, flitting blast of physical enjoyment... This tale is as much a reality and a wake-up call to any woman or man for that matter. The pain from such a mistake cannot be relieved through regrets... Well done, Sumojo; you do write such interesting works...


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Review of Just a dream.  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Hey, there, author of "Just a dream"; slow down... I mean, take it easy; you do not want your dream spoiled, no? You do all right; you use your nouns and verbs in the right ways; and dreams may or may not come true because when you wake up, you are just not prepared to accept the dream... or do you???? It is a good tale; and it is believable... do write more...


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Well done, Sumojo, for a short but funny tale, re: 'Well, it's like this, Officer". It's funny, though; how come her son did not notice his Mum was "naked"?????? You do tell a good tale...I do enjoy your work...


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Review of The Collection  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: ASR | (3.5)
"The Colllection" tells us of Yelonda and Naithan, and about the collection of "jade" in Yelonda's apartment, and the question of why Naithan took some of Yelonda's collection. Did he take them because he thinks Yelonda can afford to pay for that evening's meal? Or is he just one guy who believes a girl should pay for her own meal? At the end of the story, we find that Yelonda did discover the loss of some of her collection; and that Naithan must now return what he took... And if we finish the tale, I would say that Naithan must now face Yelonda, apologize; and I would like to say, too, that Yelonda "kicks" him out of the apartment... Quite a tale indeed...


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Exceptional way to write about "Bunnies from Heaven". I am sure the "startled fox" enjoyed the fresh meal... even as there was a "war of the hawks" up somewhere...two silly hawks who should have split the "meal" instead of clawing each other to death... Short and to the point...

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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Thank you, Sumojo, for your, "Family Christmas"; for writing about the old tradition of spending Christmas together as a family; for the "break-up" of a family's Christmas "get together" because of little things that seem to matter to some of the family members or it seems by every adult members, minus the young ones. Yes, the younger ones seem to feel the get together is fun...However, the fun ended because a young member of the family got bitten by a shark.

However, Sumojo, I feel that the family you "put together" are not typical at all. There are families who believe families need a "get togethr" for the simple reason they do love each other. There is always a risk of one or two members who are plain "egotistical" and "selfish". You see, at Christmas we are supposed to lay aside our anger/hate for each other because we have this tradition of coming together, to renew our love for each other, to behave as correct as one can manage it...to be a family again...


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Review of Mistaken Identity  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
The short tale of "Mistaken Identity" tells of how a wife invented a way to dissuade a salesman who was trying to sell solar panels. She enjoyed it, of course, even as she told her husband it was not a mean thing to do because "He walks away feeling better about himself..." Indeed, it was the wife's way of dismissing a salesman; and let us hope there are other ways to do the same thing if it does happen to any other housewife... in real life...

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Review of Winter's Cry  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"Winter's Cry" presents to the reader a girl who seems to be leaving her home, clutching her favorite Bear to her heart, and in tears as she told her Bear: "We can't protect mummy now, she's sleeping and doesn't have to fight with daddy anymore." Did she leave her home to go to her aunt's because her mummy was no longer alive as a result of a fight between mummy and daddy? Mysterious, indeed... The presentation is short; however, with the last few words she spoke to her bear seems to lead us, readers, that the fight between "mummy" and "daddy" may have ended bad??? Interesting...


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: 13+ | N/A (Review only item.)
"The Coffee-Pot Caper" is a very good example of how two individuals get into a serious situation that would become the beginning of their separation. But with both learning the art of "forgiveness", it turns out there was no reason to hold their anger against each other. The coffee-pot that was the reason for their anger turned up...

This tale reminds me of the many stories I have heard: of two people who love each other but because of one small episode, they get angry and separate, practically hating each other. This tale gives the reader a lesson in forgiveness and in learning to be more tolerant toward one another. Thank goodness there are authors, like the writer of this tale, who writes with stories like "The Coffee-Pot Caper". Kudos to the writer...

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Review of Bear Creek  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"Bear Creek" is a short tale that is fun to read. It shows how a person, who lost his way, would react when a voice comes out of nowhere...it seems a human way to believe that when one is lost, there is a danger to one's self. What fun it is to come face to face with someone who may actually be a help at the point of loss...


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Review of Goodnight  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Although it is a tale, "Goodnight", expresses it well: that a father and a son are good with each other. Although there was the question about "magic" and the word, "dork" mentioned, the story showed a good relationship between father and son. This tale does confirm that writers are wise through all their humanity... It was a fun read, that led me to believe that writers are definitely humans...


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Review of At the Mall  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"At The Mall" reminded me of my mistake as the character experienced in this tale. It was a fun read, though; and I somehow there was no feeling of embarrassment... To the author, here's hoping you will continue to write little pieces of work that are fun to read...


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Review of Flipping Liam  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
The tragedy of the death of a master assassin in the hands of the person he trained comes as a result of the master assassin's error in trusting the very person who killed him. It turns out his student undertook a job that led to his own death... Errors do happen but an error like what happened to the master assassin could have been prevented if only he was not so trusting...


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Review of Ocean Boy  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"Ocean Boy" is about the rescue of a boy, who found and took the boy home, fed him and held him in her arms until he was asleep.

It is a story of kindness, a tale of one person helping another, a piece of writing that tells of the humanity of one person, and the beginning of a new life for one person who was found needing help...


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Review of Saved  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
First, I had a good laugh at "Callie", the character in "Saved", for her "misfortune" and for being able to control herself from "wetting her pants". I guess Callie will now learn to keep her "curiosity" to a minimum (or maximum) in order to avoid (a maybe next time...) of "curiosity kills the cat"!!!!

The short tale is just the right written "advice" for the curious!!!!


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Review of A Gift of Freedom  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
"A Gift of Freedom" is a beautiful tale of a man who became a cripple, who while in hospital he was visited by an elderly lady, who brought him two crystal figurines: a polar bear and a penguin. Waking out of a dream, he "felt a surge of irrational hope - and smiled."

This is a wonderfful story of a kindness that was shown to some people as well as a great awakening that brought a cripple to hope ... that a day will come when he will be healthy and able to live a normal life... It is a good and wonderful story that make us remember that there is always a tomorrow, a hope of a beautiful tomorrow...

To the author, do write more and let us read more of the wonder of your writing...

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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
To the author of "Gaming: A Way of Learning English?", you are quite right. Learning English, how to speak it properly, how to spell properly the words you learn, and writing in English properly can be achieved through different ways and forms. If one starts learning English by playing games, that is great, indeed. However, in order to be more proficient, one should also learn to read the words, recite the words properly, and most especially, when writing it, learn to spell the English words properly... Hooray to your idea...


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Reviewing "Appreciating the small things" is a very good example of how people change after a tragedy, which in this short tale, tells of a person who finally realized the goodness of being alive and able to move about after breaking his neck.

Life is precious. When we practically lose the little things that make us alive, such as our bodily movements, we realize how important it is to be able to move, eat, laugh, cry, walk, run, etc.


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Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
We join an adventure that we thought was for something we think as precious. Voila!!! We realize it was for something much different from our own thoughts. Nevertheless, it was an adventure, and we somehow get over the excitement!!!

This is exactly what "Another Man's Treasure" is all about. However, it was FUN!!!!


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Review of What Is Yellow?  
Review by elephantsealer
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Amen... I would say to the author of "What is Yellow". It is indeed a color that represents many, many sentiments. As writers I believe we should be happy that we can use different words that would portray the exact meaning of what we want to say in our writing. Hooray, for the yellow...


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