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Review of He Came In Dreams  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Greetings from the House of Mormont!
By participating in a Writing.com activity called "Game of Thrones" , I am in no way endorsing the GoT franchise or identifying as a fan thereof. I’m here to help my team win *Smile*

Judging by the folder you’ve placed it in, I’m assuming this item was written for the latest GoT that we’re in. Perhaps it would be nice to have the prompt included at the bottom, if there was one. I found this listed in the Online Authors sidebar and thought it looked interesting.

It is indeed interesting, written in a brief and mysterious way that feels like the opening chapter to an exciting romance novel. You’ve left us with plenty of questions to continue on with, and I think it’s a good premise, though perhaps a bit trite and “used before.” But I don’t really read romance or novels in general, so I wouldn’t know. I would suggest placing a scene divider, merely a few centered stars will do, between the shift in perspectives, as we aren’t quite expecting it.

Your words set the scenes well and create the pictures in our minds, with the “flowery purple dress” and the busy city streets contrasting with the countryside in their shared dreams.

I don’t have much to suggest for revision here. It’s a pretty little story, written with elegance and mystique.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*


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Review of Unfinished  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Greetings from the House of Mormont!
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I noticed this on the Online Authors sidebar and assumed it must be a work in progress. Not sure why I clicked on it, but I see I was proven wrong.

This is quite a poem, tossing out words of confusion and loss in a mysterious, surreal, lyrical manner reminiscent of some of my favorite music by U2 or Imagine Dragons. I love the cleverness of the last line, where the word “unfinished” is left off… we see that the relationship is unfinished as well, and we assume it is because the other party has passed away.

You’ve structured and formatted it well, and included a line count. Perhaps you would like to submit it to either "First and Second Chance Poetry Contest"  or "Shadows and Light Poetry Contest" , which are both contests for older items without prompt requirements. Oh, I don’t understand why one of the genres is “Entertainment,” as the subject matter seems serious enough. Perhaps “Emotional” would be a better fit.

I have nothing to offer as to structure or form, as I detest measuring meter and counting syllables, preferring to write my poetry mainly by instinct. I know a good one when I see it. I view poetry as a highly subjective art form, and I’m laidback about rules. I can feel the emotions here, and it’s quite good.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
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What an excellent, simple reminder of these three important things that can help us gain control of our feelings and thoughts.

Smiling is indeed quite important, especially when we’re around others. I remember when I was an awkward preteen the cashiers would look at me and say “aww, you should smile, hon!” Which was so embarrassing. I’m not a “smiley” person by nature… even when I take selfies, I feel as though I look more “interesting” and “artistic” when I’m not smiling, which is weird, but not really because usually when I take a selfie it’s for a digital mixed media art project, and mine border on the surreal, and a goofy grin isn’t particularly surreal. I do smile when I take selfies with stuffed animals, which is a habit I’ve developed because I’m too broke to buy every adorable Squishmallow I see *Rolling*

Being quiet is also something I can identify with, as I’m usually an incredibly quiet and withdrawn person. I have a lot going on in my head, and sometimes I run around online stuffing it with even more things (social media, useless bad news, etc,) and sometimes I just have to step back from the screens and the earbuds and sit quietly to sort out my thoughts and discover what’s actually my own voice and what’s pointless clutter drifting around in there.

Focusing on my own thoughts, feelings and actions is an incredibly sensible piece of advice that I need to remind myself of. I often find myself swept up in other people’s emotions and acting out of frustration and overload when I need to hold back and ask myself how I really feel about a situation rather than mirroring what I see in others.

Ok, none of this is advice about your item. Honestly, I can’t suggest anything because it’s a personal piece about your own experiences and perceptions. I think it’s clear and well written and suits the prompt well.

Thanks for sharing, take care, and keep writing *Smile* *Heartg*


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Rated: E | (4.5)
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An amusing parody of what happens when one “thinks too much,” particularly about physics and complex mathematical equations. I love the tongue in cheek tone, casually tossing a skeleton into the dorm room (from biology class, no doubt *Wink*) and then spelling out the whole mind numbing equation for us, with magical effects. The “…” are somewhat jarring, as we usually expect dialogue of some kind to be contained within quotation marks. I did something similar once and was told “cute, but no,” by a well-respected reviewer around here. You have to try to express what it is that’s being expressed.

My usual formatting suggestions are as follows:
~ Word count at the top so we know what we’re getting into
~ Size 4 Verdana font to ensure readability and accessibility across devices
~ Adding two more relevant genres helps people find your item when browsing and also gives more opportunities to be nominated for a Quill Award. I would recommend “Experience” or “Satire” or “Scientific” or “Sci-fi.”

Aside from these minor points, I don’t see anything to modify here. You might want to submit this to a contest or two, perhaps "SENIOR CENTER FORUM"  would be a good choice.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Review of The Chat  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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Good grief. What a vivid and amusing story of siblings. You’ve taken the prompt words and woven them into quite a tale. I loved and related to all the descriptive details: the unbearably hot car, the senseless vacation taken with it, the way all the characters came to life with a few well chosen words. Amy’s unexpected power over her little brother by way of that incident is carefully and politely hinted at by her noticing the local hunks. The steamy summer setting is well placed, and everything is shown in a way that engages our senses.

Formatting is perfect, with clear font, a word count and the prompt neatly included at the bottom. I would recommend adding a third genre now that the contest is over, perhaps “Environment” since you’ve described the setting so well. There’s really not much else I can think of to say about this item… hopefully little Jack isn’t permanently traumatized by his sister’s trick *Laugh*

Take care, thanks for sharing and keep writing! Have fun at GoT *HeartG*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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I found this using the Random Read and Review button. A lovely little poem we have here, full of light and color. I love a good descriptive nature poem, and this has such a soft, peaceful flow to the meter. With just a few simple words you’ve painted a glowing image of the sunrise that fills the sky with purple clouds.

Your formatting is a bit messy, as we see one couplet collided into a single line. You should treat this item not as a casual throwaway, but as a complete piece in your portfolio. I would recommend using size 4 Verdana font, centering the text, and adding three relevant genres, such as “Experience,” “Nature,” and “Inspirational.” This will help bring visibility to the poem. You can also include a line count and consider entering it into "First and Second Chance Poetry Contest" , which takes old and new items without a prompt requirement.

As one who loves poetry yet dabbles only cautiously in it, I’m not qualified to advise you on form or structure. I go mainly by instinct, and I know a good poem when I see one. This would look lovely written out on high quality paper in a fancy script handwriting to frame and hang on the wall or use as a gift.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Ah, so we meet again, sir. I was looking under the Family genre and saw your item and knew it would be a good one.

An excellent story of a good cake made even better by ingenuity, and “the icing on the cake” is, it’s true *Laugh* I never heard of that show, but it sounds like fun, and that party must have been a great experience for the kids. I can clearly picture the details of the cake and how the problem was solved by reshaping the scene.

You’ve told the tale in the perfect way; it’s amazing that it’s a real story, because it writes so easily. Everything is there that I might be tempted to harp on: goals, stakes and obstacles; amusing characters including a dog, a granny, a bunch of boys, a clever mom. Your formatting is great, and there’s nothing at all I can see to change. Perhaps a word count at the top would be helpful, but as I’ve been browsing the genres lately I’ve learned how to do a long press on the items on my iPad to pop up the little section with an approximate word count before I open it. (All I have to access WdC with is an iPad and two Android phones… you’d be surprised at how much can be done here on a phone. And did you know that iOS snubs Comic Sans font, substituting a ridiculously formal and almost indecipherable font called Snell Roundhand? Don’t mind me, it’s just a pet peeve…)

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Review of Home  
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Aww, this was so nice to read. I really appreciated the buildup to your heartwarming climax. I didn't start guessing until the end, though I suspected it was something of the sort because I've read other anecdotes like it (surely you've read the one where the soldier goes to the hospital to tell the old guy that his son died, and instead he becomes the man's son for a few hours until he passes away? That was a tearjerker...)

Your story feels autobiographical, for either you or someone you know. Taking care of our elderly parents is a privilege we must all have a part of someday, whether large or small, and the ability to live within the same neighborhood as one's parents under medical care is a creative idea.

The little details like the Jeep and the business card add realism to the story.

I always suggest size 4 Verdana font; I read this on my phone, so I'm unaware of your formatting choices. Also, I know it's been a long time, but it would be fun to know what prompt it was written for.

Thanks for sharing, take care, and keep writing *HeartG*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Hi! I was looking for something rated E in the Comedy genre, and your newly minted tale is right on top. I saw the post by Sophy announcing today’s requirements and couldn’t resist seeing how you did.

When the hog made its way into the smoker, I figured that would be the end of the poor fella… I’m glad your comedic saga turned out well for the hog. It’s a quick, rollicking tale that suits the prompt well.

A couple of typos:

~ “of the park. Park your car” the sentences should be joined by a comma.
~ “must of” I’m uncertain of the tone you’re using here; if it’s a hillbilly speaking, it makes sense, but would they really call Bubba’s a tan brick “establishment?” I’m not feeling a strong Southern accent in the native’s speech, and this grammatical slip up is a little jarring. It could just as easily be an English villager speaking, but the idea of Bubba’s BBQ is distinctly Southern US, and perhaps you missed an opportunity to cultivate a stronger regional atmosphere.

Anyway, enough of that. It was a fun story, brief and to the point. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Review of I Dare You  
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I found this story in the “by online authors” sidebar and figured I’d already found one good story there today and I might as well read another. This was excellent.

You set the scenes clearly and gave us a relatable handful of kids having an adventure in the summer heat alongside a new highway. I’ve seen many a newly widened road in my day, and I could picture everything well. I couldn’t wait to see if the kid made it out safely, though with the first person perspective we can assume he probably gets out alive. It reminds me of an old short story in one of my literature classes, Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing. You have brought the same basic idea into a much more modern, simple and interesting tale rooted in accessible reality.

The onomatopoeia of the trucks thundering across the road creates tension and sets up unnerving potential, and the final moments where he says he wouldn’t wish it on his worst enemy and then insists Danny do it too *Laugh* That’ll be a lesson for Danny boy, hopefully. Your youthful characters remind me of a teen band I put together for a contest entry recently.

A fun and classic story that was a pleasure to read. Your formatting is great, and I can’t see anything to suggest for changing here. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
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I don’t usually read horror stuff, but this is for a project, so here I am.

Ugh. You’ve nailed the gory details quite well, portraying the woman’s insanity in unforgettable terms. She does not understand the woman in the mirror is herself, and displays deeply antisocial and psychotic behavior that chills us to the core. One cannot begin to help her or sympathize with her, we just want to hurry past as quickly as possible, which reflects more on my own feelings about such things than anything else.

I don’t have anything to suggest here; no typos were found, and the story pulls us along inexorably to the predictable conclusion (break the mirror, what else can she do?) You have tapped into our deepest fears about self and our interactions with others, and delved into the depths of conscience or lack thereof. A word count would be good at the beginning so we know whether we can read and review in one sitting. I also appreciate size 4 Verdana font.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Ok, the opening chapter of what appears to be a much longer story. I will try my best to offer advice on this, as I don’t usually read first chapters because they draw me into something that may not ever be completed by either me or the author.

What every good story needs, as Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 will remind you if you send this to his "Crosstimbers Review Request Form" , are Goals, Stakes, and Obstacles. You have set up a conflict between the skeptical and busy “nephew” Liam and his eager yet seemingly scatterbrained “uncle” Peter. We are left wondering what exactly “Orgone” is and how it plays into the story, hoping for another chapter where Peter comes into his own properly. The goals of Peter are not quite clear as yet; is he trying to ask Liam for more money to further his strange experiment? Is he looking for a companion to join him in an adventure in a newly discovered dimension? Or is it the potential to make untold millions and he needs a business partner? The stakes are also unclear, as we do not see an unhappy outcome if Liam simply ignores his oddball uncle. Obstacles are quite well defined by the nephew’s preoccupation with business as usual.

There should also be potential for character arcs for both of them, and we do see that in the possibility of them working together on something and becoming a team.

As to formatting, I always recommend size 4 Verdana font to ensure readability and accessibility across devices. Perhaps at the bottom you should let us know if we should go looking in your port for the rest of the story, because it does sound quite interesting despite the vagueness.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *Heartg*

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Review of Soul Mates  
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Wow, what a beautiful and heartfelt “ghost” story that perfectly and literally encapsulates the quote which was the prompt. I loved the happy ending that stymied the stodgy egotistical white coat and his students, and the idea of a “mad scientist” reaching out to his true love who has passed away, through research collaboration, is brilliant and unique.

A minor typo:

~ “Flames peaked from under” the word is “peeked” though perhaps you should choose a more ominous word such as “flickered.”

I always recommend using Size 4 Verdana font to ensure readability and accessibility across devices. You can gather the author’s notes in a dropnote ▼ (just open that up for the rest of the sentence *BigSmile*)
Scene dividers need to be centered, and perhaps stars instead of lines would be a good idea.

Aside from that, I see nothing to change here. It’s a memorable, well crafted story that considers the eternal infinity of love and the vastness of an unknown universe in quiet, personal terms of a man and his soulmate coming together at last.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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I love a good children’s story, and this is quite nice. You’ve played up all the childish aspects of it and provided us with a perfect limited POV of the little girls as they attempt to solve mysteries from their lemonade stand. I was unsure of how “serious” the mystery would be, and was relieved to see that the kids didn’t actually get involved with anything criminal. I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys, Three Investigators and Trixie Belden, but as I’ve grown up and matured I’ve realized how incredibly dangerous and ridiculous it is to tell kids that other kids have solved big important criminal cases and involved themselves in matters of life and death.

Anyway, it’s an excellent story, full of realistic characters that leap amusingly off of the pages, from the singsong Carol’s mom to the jovial neighbor and his lovable beagle who finds the missing teddy bear. You’ve described everything clearly and vividly in simple terms, and even included a photo that makes me wonder if the story is at all based in real life memories. Size 4 Verdana font would be nice to ensure readability and accessibility across devices.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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Review of Thinking Spring  
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Ah, I adore a good nature poem, and this is lovely. You’ve nailed the meter and rhyme to create something charmingly old-fashioned that reminds me of AE Housman and Loveliest of Trees. The lyrical meter flows through the elegant descriptions and poses an amusing question or two about the coming seasons, and we can’t help sharing in the narrator’s excitement as we picture the loveliness of the green and flowering world. When I was growing up I had a vast collection of poetry that I’d memorized, and if I’d seen this it would definitely have been added to my hand copied gatherings. Speaking of such, it would look quite nice written out in elegant script and printed out to hang on a wall or send as a greeting card. It has that cute Hallmark quality without being overly trite or corny, though some may have a different opinion.

I much prefer poetry that paints elegant pictures to anything else… though I appreciate when people spill out the darker sides of their thoughts and feelings in a poem, I have little sympathy for those who subvert the beauty of the concept merely for the sake of being rebellious or “edgy.” I suppose the same applies to how I think of music and songwriting; my favorite artists balance the duality of the depths of heavier emotions with the elegance and tasteful writing of a more poetic style, while also writing light and lovely songs that reflect the vast spectrum of human experience.

In other words, this is a good poem, and I have nothing to offer in the way of suggestions. Thanks for sharing, take care, and keep writing *Heartg*


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Review of Ellipses Eclipsed  
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Good grief, that’s hilarious! I love the flow, the whimsy, and the simple truth of the statement. Ellipses are so easy to pop in, and I suppose as a device to hold a spot when you’ve run out of ideas, they’re excellent. But at some point those ideas have to be filled in, or else your editors will be quite upset… *Laugh*

I have problems with using semicolons; in my journaling they’re one of my favorite forms of punctuation. It just seems as though I have a lot of disjointed thoughts that are somehow connected; one wonders if the thoughts are actually connected or if the semicolon is only a semblance of seeming logic stapled into the middle of an interminable ramble spilled across the page. I think at one point someone told me I used them too often in one of my stories; however, I can’t remember which one, or if I took the person seriously or not!

As a rule, I only use ellipses when journaling, as a way of separating thoughts and strolling casually from one topic to another. Ellipses are good in writing dialogue, when indicating a pause or a shift in the mood as someone’s speech trails off. At any rate, this is a great humorous item here. I’m too young to know what you’re channeling and had to look it up.

Take care, thanks for sharing and keep writing *HeartG*

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Nothing like a nice little poem to read for the 2024 I Write. I’m trying to get this taken care of as quickly as possible in the week so I don’t forget, with GoT going on and everything.

Your eight lines are exceptionally well poised, as we see the structure you’ve employed and admire how you’ve put it to good use. I see how you sort of “ran out of ideas” and used the poetic structure itself as a thing to ponder on and create something that’s not exactly “worthy of note,” but you’re being humble, as it’s pretty creative and adheres to the requirements.

The rhyme and structure is easy to follow, and you’ve expressed a classic feeling here of spilling one’s thoughts upon the page. It reminds me of an old deep cut from OneRepublic, Made For You… (everything reminds me of a song in some way, I’m obsessed with music!)

I don’t have any suggestions to make, because I believe there’s plenty of leeway in poetry for many different forms of expression, and I’m quite laidback about structure and form. Don’t ask me to confirm your syllable counts, nor expect me to advise you on measuring your trochees or iambic pentameter, because I detest that kind of thing *Rolling* I believe poetry is a highly subjective art form, and approach it from a mostly instinctive standpoint. This is good, and that’s all.

Thanks for sharing, take care, and keep writing *HeartG*

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Oh my goodness, I’m not sure whether to take this seriously as an autobiographical story or assume it’s an exaggerated fiction. It reminds me of the John Ciardi poem, Mommy Slept Late and Daddy Fixed Breakfast. I enjoyed reading the rollicking misadventures of the narrator’s mom as they tried to create edible food. That thing about adding food coloring - blergh *Sick* That reminds me of an old science experiment where they made people sit down and eat in a room where the light was green or red or purple or something, and it made everyone barf because the food looked gross under the crazy colored light.

First thing I would suggest is to not use all caps in the title, as that is considered shouting, and for a child’s voice and POV that would be quite rude. Then, “all of the things that was on the list” should be “were on the list.” Then, a word count would be nice to have, as I believe this qualifies as flash fiction. You can also center and underline the title heading.

Everything else is fine; you’ve captured the simple voice of the child quite well as they tell the absurd tale, and included plenty of concrete details that show us the situations.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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A dreamily descriptive poem we have here, flowing smoothly and freely along as it muses about the mysterious and beautiful figure strolling through your dreams. It feels almost as though this figure is your muse, one who inspires you to create and stirs your imagination. I enjoyed the way you write about the floors and the lines and everything; your symmetry is pleasing to read as you move from verse to verse.

I would suggest centering and underlining the title header, and also using size 4 Verdana font to ensure readability and accessibility across devices. Adding a line count is also a good habit to form, in case you would like to enter any of the various poetry contests around here.

I don’t have much else to offer as suggestions, especially for free verse. I view poetry as a highly subjective art form, a vessel for us to fill with words forming our hopes, dreams, and emotions, or telling a created narrative, or anything else, in whatever way we choose. I’m unqualified to advise on structured poetry, as I detest counting syllables and measuring meter. Instinct is my main tool I use to consider others poetry and create my own. And my instinct tells me this is a good one.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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An enjoyable, folksy anecdote about your family and the morning coffee routine. I don’t see a whole lot to correct, though perhaps “It was a puppy and we are its first owners,” could be reworded so that the tenses agree. Also, it’s a bit of a ramble… there isn’t a whole lot of “point” to it, as we wonder if it will be a satirical sort of story or simply a lighthearted anecdote. But not all tales have to have a “point…” I guess I’m thinking of the oft-repeated short story triad of “goals, stakes and obstacles,” which doesn’t really apply when telling a “front porch” personal memory. It was fun to read, and I can’t think of anything to say that you should change.

Morning coffee, kids and dogs is a universal and relatable sort of experience, and we can all chuckle at your “training” as a dutiful husband. I’m glad you have a satisfactory marriage. A word count would be nice to have in the subtitle, as this looks like it counts as a “flash” story. Formatting is excellent; perhaps you should underline the title heading.

Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*


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An interesting story we have here, with the two separate perspectives set off in alternating italics. I thought it was quite interesting, but it wasn’t exactly a mystery so much as a paranormal genre type. The use of the chess theme was a thoughtful technique; I’ve always liked chess. You have portrayed Mrs Richards sympathetically, and we don’t feel particularly disgusted at her actions, nor distressed by the ultimate outcome, though it’s understood that the last years of her life that should have been a release were actually a torment because of what she had done. The elements are set out well, with the checkmate and the missing piece, and your descriptions of the scenery are visually appealing.

In formatting, a word count in the subtitle or right at the top of the item would be useful in determining whether one has enough time to read and review in one sitting. I always recommend size 4 Verdana font to ensure readability and accessibility across devices. Other than that, the story is quiet and easily understood, and I enjoyed it and have nothing to suggest by way of correction. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep writing *HeartG*

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I’m stalled on Door 9 because I think I’m going to try to combine it with the Quotation Inspiration (good luck doing that *Laugh*) so in the meantime I decided to collect the five reviews in the Mystery genre for Door 10, and here you are! I set my search to 13+ and this showed up. Your twinkling AI picture is inviting, and I hopped right in to see how you handled this prompt.

A sweet story about a little girl and fairies. We see her excitement at catching lightning bugs and her desire to keep them, and then her discovery that they’re actually fairies is well portrayed. It was a good idea to add urgency by making one of them fall ill, and Andrea’s kindness in setting them free is a relief.

I found a typo at one point: “which her snapping her head” there should be a “had” in there between “which” and “her.” Other than that, everything is perfect: the font size, formatting, genre selection, prose, etc. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to browsing more of your collection for this project, if I ever have the time and energy… Thanks for sharing and have fun!

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Oh my, this was adorable! Traveling space rabbits with a cliffhanger ending! How did this not win the day’s contest? Nuff said…

I loved every bit of it: the captain, the ensign, the way their characters meshed, the descriptions, the rollicking tale of disaster and adventure across the galaxies to a place that looks suspiciously like the Third Rock From the Sun… it would make a cute opening chapter for a children’s book series. I wonder how many people ever get really good ideas from the Writers Cramp and go on to make larger works out of them.

Your formatting leaves nothing wanting: large clear font, a tidy drop note (with a cute title, I might add) and three relevant genres. There are contests that will take previously written stories under 2000 words; I keep forgetting to submit my own hodgepodge to them, what with all the other activities around here. Let me fetch the link… "SENIOR CENTER FORUM" , a spot that I should visit each month with whatever story didn’t place in the previous month’s official contest *Laugh* Thanks for reminding me.

I really enjoyed reading this, thanks for sharing and have fun writing *HeartG*

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Ok, my first thought as I read this is “this won the Writers Cramp?” I didn’t find it particularly appealing to my own personal tastes at all. Bleh.

But enough of the subjective! You wrote with strong visuals and engaged all our senses, building a fantasy world as good as any other out there. We don’t have any further details than what we need to move along this particular moment; the goal of what exactly they were trying to accomplish is left unexplained to focus on the deception and the variety of colorful and peculiar characters. My favorite was the big green giant who wanted to hang out with the trees; I had a lot of sympathy for him. I chuckled at the diversity of the bunch, including a lady monk, who is pretty much nonexistent in actual history. I’d like to see more with those characters, actually… I think it’s just the piddling details of the dung in the city and your chosen vocabulary that put me off at first.

Which reminds me, if you’re going to use the word sh*t it needs to be rated 18+. I’m no ratings police, but I like to let people know before a moderator does. Also, you can add two more relevant genres to the item. I would recommend “Drama” and “Folklore.” Adding genres helps to increase visibility when browsing and adds more opportunities to be nominated for a Quill Award.

Thanks for sharing , take care and keep writing!

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Whoa, this was good. When I saw the Dark genre and the way it was headed, I didn’t know what to expect. Usually when stories are dark here, they’re dark. But you’ve brought a soul shaking relief to the end of the story, as we see Caitlin peacefully giving up her life for the little girl to have her mother back. I don’t want to wax too “Christian” on anyone here, but this is a fine example of a parable or metaphor inspired by and pointing to the great sacrifice of Jesus. The sacrificial element is a classic and memorable staple of good stories for a reason.

You’ve brought together eeriness, danger and surreal elements like a mysterious underwater being to create a world that could easily be a short movie, with strongly visual elements that draw us in and keep us looking forward to what happens next. Your prose is clear and simple, and I see nothing to correct or suggest to change. As a story written for a contest, it takes up the prompt excellently and creates an unforgettable moment. I almost cried at the end, in a good way.

Now that the contest is over, you can add a third genre to it. I would suggest “Death,” but there are other possibilities.

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