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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
I can see from your example the difference between AI stories and those written by human minds. I'm glad you took the time to let the WDC community know how to detect AI stuff.

The AI example reminds me of a co-worker at a television show I worked at when I was 20. He had no creative talent and would alter my stories so they made no sense.

It was a comedy show so I might have someone bring a wheelbarrow of pennies into the DMV, which would be funny and unusual, and he would edit it so the character pays with normal dollars.

AI is just as unimaginative.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Thank you for taking the time to share this article you’ve written about an accomplished woman. It sounds like she led an incredible life. You’ve covered her successes in life very well, if you knew her personally you’re very fortunate.

It’s unfortunate that she passed away, this is a good obituary for her.
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Review of Judgment of Man  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
I caught a mistake: The crowbar in is opposite hand

It should read: The crowbar in his opposite hand

I like the message of this short story, that we shouldn’t judge others because we could find ourselves in similar circumstances.

You did a good job of describing the scene where the story takes place, and the description of the criminal was worded well.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
If this was based on experiences you’ve actually gone through, then I’m glad you found a way to persevere and put that chapter of life behind you. I’ve never understood how people remain with a partner who hurts them emotionally or physically, so I’m glad you aren’t going to let this happen to you again.
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Review of The Garden  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
You reviewed something of mine, so I thought I’d return the favor. This story seems like a metaphor, similar to the parables taught by Jesus. I think this is open to individual interpretation, and I choose to look at it as something personal to me. I think I need to learn to take better care of my health by exercising and eating right, this story was a motivator for me to be more aware of those things.

In the same way the gardener neglected the garden, then came back and took better care of it, that’s how I feel about my own health.

This is just my interpretation, and if your story wasn’t meant to be metaphorical, I apologize, but I did get something out of this.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
I’m from the same generation as the boy in this story, I was also a fan of the A-Team and watched it religiously. I’m glad the dog wasn’t physically punished, he didn’t know any better.

It’s interesting that in times of stress people come up with solutions that are better than what they would’ve come up with otherwise. I’m glad everything turned out okay!
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Review of On The Shore  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
This was an interesting and extremely plausible short story. The lifestyle of the protagonist drew me in, I’ve always been interested by people who did something productive with their life, and being a college student who ended up running an IT company was fascinating.

During the scene with the woman getting married, I was unsure if the bride or the girlfriend of the protagonist reacted emotionally. I’m not saying you should change it, but if you did go back and ensure clarity that might help the story.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This was a cute story about sentient rats, this could easily be made into a cartoon. I like how you gave them human names, this made Rebecca’s plight more personal, because I could relate to her better.

The logic you used that led to Rebecca’s dilemma was plausible and well thought out.

Hopefully you write more stories with these characters.
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Review of In A Pickle  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
I found a mistake: Mia was clinging on to the trunk if a tree,

In this case, if should be changed to of

I’m happy to see another story with Mia, you should team up with a comic book artist and turn these stories into comic books! I will gladly read any of your short stories with Mia the cat.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This should definitely be listed in the comedy genre, this was the funniest and cutest thing I’ve ever read on this site! The idea of making a character out of a cat is ingenious. I hope you make more stories with Mia the cat, I would definitely read them!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
You have some interesting quotes, it’s amazing that you could come up with these ideas on your own. It looks like you put a lot of time and effort into these entries.

My favorite entry is Tuesday, February 6, when you wrote about art. I’m an artist, so this is something that affects me.

Keep up the good work!
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Review of Why in the World?  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This seemed like a real dream, I’ve had dreams where weird things like this happened. You did a great job of conveying the message and experience of meeting God.

Nice short story, clear and gets right to the point. I look forward to reading more of your work!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
I found this world and time of your story interesting, and I like how your villain briefly considers strangling his Aunt, to foreshadow his devious destiny.

I found what I think is an error: So you think bring Skipper is the only way to save your daddy's legacy?"

I think the word bring is supposed to be the word “being” but if I’m wrong, just ignore this advice. There were also one or two places where you had the word loose when I think you meant lose.

Good luck with October Nano Novel Prep!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This was a strange story, but strange in a good way. You have quite the imagination for a 13 year old kid, I’m impressed. It’s interesting that you wrote that the magic cabin could only be entered once, it’s good to have rules and guidelines for how magic works.

I think you’re on your way to becoming a gifted writer!
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Review of Jack and Claire  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is a really good slice of a story opening right up with conflict, a good sign of great writing. It’s too bad most people who have problems like this in real life don’t choose to break off the wedding and end up married to someone who doesn’t share their values, or who has anger management issues like Claire.

Great writing!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This was an interesting and informative article. I caught an error for you, eight paragraphs up from the bottom, you misspelled gravity. You left an “i” out of the word.

I like the idea of colonizing Mars, so any science fact articles like this intrigue me. Keep up the good work!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I’ve never read a poem done in this style before, I think you handled it well. It would be interesting to know why they made you wear a girdle, I know you mentioned that you had to wear one, but in my opinion you should provide more information. Not in the poem itself, but under the word context.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
You have a very creative mind to come up with a game like this! Bingo has always been a favorite game of mine, this inspires me to try to invent a new game for the next WDC birthday next year. That will also be my 20th anniversary of joining this site!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
This was an interesting poem, I like the idea of time travel and the 1960s have always been an interesting decade to me personally. My parents met at a Jimi Hendrix concert in 1969, so I’ve always wanted to go back and witness that event.

It sounds like the author longs for those bygone years, the same way I long for the 1990s, the time of my early 20s. I can relate to wanting to go back to a simpler time.
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Review of Why do I write?  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
You struck a common chord with me and many other creative people. I believe that there are creators, and consumers. Creators must create, and people who don’t have that creative spark will never understand us.

I think it’s interesting that you named your muse.
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Review of Silver Lake  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
This was an intense and imaginative story, made more interesting and plausible by the ordinary events at the beginning and middle of this piece.

I think there is an error in the first paragraph, someone is speaking, but there are only quotation marks at the end of the dialogue, but not at the beginning.

The ending caught me by surprise!
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Review of The Journey Home  Open in new Window.
Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
This was a strange yet interesting poem, I even learned a new word because I had to stop to look up the word emetic. I’ve heard of Dante’s Inferno, kids were reading it in junior high school, but I never got around to reading it. The font forced me to slow down and read it more slowly, enabling me to grasp the concept of this poem more clearly.

You’re a skilled writer and poet!
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
This was good, you have a definite grasp for comedy. I’ve written poetry for a creative writing class, but other than that, I don’t write it. I like reading poetry written by others, however.

It’s amazing when someone like you can tell a cohesive story and make it rhyme, that’s a rare ability.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This was an interesting personal story with a prophetic twist. I found it engaging and was curious to learn more about the consequences of that dream.

Four paragraphs up from the end, I think there are two paragraphs merged together. The sentence beginning with “If I know anything” seems like it should be the start of a separate paragraph. If I’m wrong, disregard this advice.
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Review by Token-Jester Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
The shock ending caught me by surprise, I wasn’t expecting that at all! You did a great job with this, I thought it was a student lamenting that he didn’t want to attend school, but that twist was very creative. I’m interested in knowing more about what type of a poem this was.
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