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Review of I'm Fine  
Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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I'm Fine  (13+)
Everything is alright...
#1916119 by Cinn


Well that was depressing as all hell *Sob*, but guess what? You had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! *Shock*

This is the story of a woman with the unenviable profession of being an underwater photographer; the added caveat? She's afraid of diving/swimming or just water in general. Yikes.

For a short story you do a great job building up the tension, and with every action Abby takes, we're right there with her. We can sense the loneliness, we can feel the cold depths of the water, and as she meets her inevitable end, we're suffocating right along with her. Seriously, I felt claustrophobic for some reason. Kudos to you for drawing those emotions out of me while reading. Urgh.

Just one minute typo was noticed while reading this:

>>Taking one last salty breathe(breath)

Otherwise, this was a well-written short story that should keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Thanks for sharing this with us and keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hallo Angus ! I will be reviewing your story
 Goosebumps, Sonny And Cher, And A Light  (E)
A Brief Visit From A Loved One
#2213123 by Angus


Whoa! This was quite the story, I must say. *Shock*

I kept thinking this was fiction, but then the interjections of your real life happenings was like a slap to the face. This is definitely non-fiction.

I realize this was based off a prompt for Writer's Cramp, but in a way, I'm glad you decided to share this story with us. It opens up a door into your life - your childhood to be exact - and we get a glimpse of how growing up in the 70s with only your father must have been. Though it seems almost weird to say how sorry I am for your mother's loss after all these years, your story brings her to life all over again.

First off, I like the description of the 'fort' - every (or at least most) children have that special place they call their own, and you manage to bring the reader into that tiny room with you. It's clear you had affection for your father, but that affection is manifested tenfold with your mother especially with what you experience that night. I'm glad your father did not scoff or mock your observations because such things can affect a child quite negatively.

Your mention of other moments where you have experienced some supernatural elements might be considered odd to some, but you do not make it campy or ridiculous. It's even eerie how your friend was able to guess her name!

So, while reading - me being Ms. Nitpick noticed just one little typo below:

>>I look back on this now and I think a lot (of) people

Otherwise, this was quite an emotional read. Thanks so very much for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*



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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
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 A lifelong journey   (13+)
A romantic poem
#2213108 by Sumojo


Awww what a sweet poem! Truly romantic indeed.

It's a story woven into poetry; the tale of two young people falling in love all those years ago, the life they led since then and the grand finale of what the future holds or will hold for them.

The first stanza poses a question, not just to the narrator and her loved one, but to the reader. What really is one's definition of love? Perhaps the poem will let us know.

I like your allusion to the famous story by Shakespeare in the second stanza. I'm sure most of us are aware of who those two characters are, and I'm glad it helps to paint a picture of the kind of meeting our narrator and her loved one had. The last line was quite funny about the pill not having been invented yet. I'm surprised there was no 'accident'!

Another favorite section was the lines about running her fingers through his hair but now that hair is no longer there. Shows just how much time has passed and all they've achieved with their children, dogs, and escapades around the world.

The last stanza is quite poignant with their relationship compared to the leaves of a tree and its eventual withering. The inevitable will happen when they'll have to say their goodbyes, but until then, they'll always have each other.

There were just a couple of errors noted that I point out below. You're welcome to use or ignore as deem fit:

>>Like Romeo and Juliette (Juliet) when we first met

>>Sexual tension, led to frustration.
(you do not need a comma there)

>>We were joined by many on (in) this life

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Overall, a lovely piece to tug the heartstrings. Thanks so very much for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review of Devoured  
Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
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Devoured  (18+)
Kate is finally released. Ah, it feels good to be sane. What could possibly go wrong?
#1979155 by Charlie ~


Oooh, I love stories of the creepy-crawlie side of things! So, let's dive into this shall we?

The story starts out innocently enough; our narrator appears to be going on a journey/trip with someone we discover is her sibling. Further reading details that our narrator isn't as 'normal' as society might want her to be. She circles between dealing with paranoid thoughts (or hallucinations) and the righteous doubts (and frustrations) of her companion.

You do a good job voicing her distress and making the reader empathize with her plight. We are almost desperate to hope she's right and that all she's been through is nothing more than an unfortunate side effect of her treatments.

However, the true horror comes with what she encounters in her search for the truth. Your description of her terrifying experience is very well done, and it's easy to picture everything as we read on.

I'm not sure if I can say the ending was an expected twist - because I was really expecting that whole incident to be real - but it is actually quite a depressing finale. And seems to bring everything back to the beginning (in some weird way).

Overall, it was a very interesting read and did keep me on the edge of my seat. Thanks so very much for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*



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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hallo Intuey-Moving ! I will be reviewing your poem
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Inner-Dimensional Elementals  (13+)
They'll take you into the past or future, following the directional wave of energy.
#2211753 by Intuey-Moving


Ah, it's been a while since I read your work, Tracy!

And I am not surprised at your talent when it comes to poetry. This is no exception.

I'm curious. Was the image the prompt? Or did you just churn this out and then found the perfect image to go with it? Either way, it sets up the tone of the poem as it starts out taking the reader into the depths of darkness. Your description of the habitation of these elementals is not a pretty picture. There's an aura of doom and gloom and yet as one reads on, there seems to be a plea for the reader to understand that they are simply carrying out a role based upon those who tread on their grounds.

If you do not wish to delve deeper into the darkness, one has to stray away from them as they feed off whatever energy you give out. It's why the last stanza appears to remind readers that there is a bright spot to all of this, and that is to strive to go beyond the darkness and to seek that light only him/her can achieve. Perhaps if these 'elementals' sense that you do strive for the positive, they can be of assistance to get you there as well.

Great symbolism for so many different topics now that I think of it, so kudos! It was quite an enjoyable piece despite how 'dark' it might seem at first read.

Thanks for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hallo Jeff , I will be reviewing your work
 Playing with Dolls  (13+)
300-word short story that includes, "I can't find it anywhere." Daily Flash Fiction entry.
#2179776 by Jeff


Oh shoot, have you been taking a peek into my diary?

I do believe I used to keep dollies of all those people I didn't like in my own little coffin...but I digress. *Laugh*

This was an interesting short story, where things seem to start out quite innocently (good use of the prompt given for the challenge), and as we slowly learn from the dialogue; things aren't quite as they seem.

Some girls are just too creepy for their own good. *Shock*

I really enjoyed the reveal. The dialogue flowed quite well and didn't seem forced or stilted. We are actually able to 'see' the events as they take place and your description of the doll was quite visceral.

Thanks for sharing this short but oddly weird short story with us! Keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hallo Lilliy Loidd 🪔 and welcome to WDC!*Smile* I will be reviewing your work
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The Foundation of Now  (E)
In a postapocalyptic world, mandkind has polluted the Earth to its own demise.
#2212649 by Lilliy Loidd 🪔


Hmmm....is this going to be one of those pieces where I have to write a ten-page dissertation on all the symbolism and what not? Because I can't do it. *Laugh*

All the same, I love the simplicity of this. The stark imagery you present in this short piece (it almost reads like a prose to be honest) is wonderful.

Ivy - green - life. It's what the protagonist seems stifled by yet the irony being that it's a sign of something good/positive/LIFE in an otherwise bleak world. That something good could end up being the death of you...isn't that the truth of this life we live in?

And you bring again the use of colors with 'red' - the flower in connection with her mother. Could also refer to bloody hands or the fact that her mother loves making hibiscus tea (which is delicious by the way as I drink a cup of that just about every day over here).

It's the final few sentences that do leave me scratching my head a little. Does our protagonist finally embrace the new world or does she end up drowning in it? Perhaps you can enlighten me if I missed something.

All the same, it was quite an enjoyable read. Simple yet packs a punch. Nicely done. Keep on writing! *Smile*



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Review by iKïyå§ama
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hallo Spookii and welcome to WDC!*Smile* I will be reviewing your work
 A Ripple in Winter's Water  (E)
About many sounds in nature that many people wouldn't usually pay attention to.
#2211579 by Spookii


Whenever one hears the term 'peaceful poetry', a lot of things can be evoked in the mind and I think it's safe to say that reading yours is nothing short of 'peaceful'.

It's a poem that paints the blissful image of winter, perhaps not the heart of it, but that special time right before the cold really sets in. It's in the quiet ripple of the water before it ices over, the hustle of little animals preparing their families for the harsh weather to come, or most important;y we taking the time to really sit down and absorb the beauty of nature during this time of the year.

Even though I'm as far away from that season at the moment, your poem was able to take me back there and I could see, smell, and perhaps even taste the incoming snowflakes.

Thanks for reminding us of the simpler things in life with this piece. It was a pleasure to read. Keep on writing! *bigmsile*


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Review of Twitch...  
Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hallo Tesmont and welcome to WDC!*Smile* I will be reviewing your work
 Twitch...  (E)
My struggle with Epilepsy for the 20 years i've had it.
#2212121 by Tesmont


First off, your title is quite clever and encapsulates what one thinks of the moment they hear the word 'epilepsy'.

However, the trick comes in showing a human face to such a term and I think you've managed to do so in just a few words. For those of us looking in from the outside, it can be hard to truly understand what happens in such cases, and I'm glad you were able to paint a stark difference in how you live your life compared to others. We do take a lot of things for granted and it's all put into perspective when we learn of your experiences.

My only critique - as terrible as that sounds - is that you could do even more with this. You wish for us to be educated, I'd suggest providing links to helpful sites that interested readers can visit and expose themselves to the condition.

I would also suggest formatting this to have paragraphs or line spacing to separate one main point from the other. Readers (most at least) can be turned off by a block of text no matter how fascinating the topic is.

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Thanks again for sharing this, Tiana. I hope your story gains more exposure and that there is an eventual cure in the near future.

Keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review of Anger  
Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hallo Lady Catesstrophe and welcome to WDC!*Smile* I will be reviewing your work "Anger" 

'Anger' really seems to be a theme running rampant these days, and your poem addresses that quite well.

The first stanza seems to allude to the violence taking place in schools (at least that's what I got from it) with your emphasis on halls/walls. I applaud the imagery of the spider weaving its web and how we are all drawn into that web of anger whether we like it or not.

The second stanza seems to hit closer to home and domestic issues. The slamming of doors, yelling and screaming allude to misunderstandings and miscommunications that are all too prevalent in families today.

The third stanza seems to be a generalization of how many of us wish for peace but find it hard to do so considering all the terrible events taking place in the world today; riots, shootings, wars and goodness knows what other atrocities are out there we have yet to hear about.

Thanks for shedding light on something we are all too familiar with. It's a simple but poignant piece.

Keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Hallo Dia's diary !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work "VALUES THAT PRACTICED BY A MOTHER!" 

*Note*Format -
*Type* Article appears to be organized with topics/sub-headers giving more details on each header.

*Note*Content:
*Type* An article that deals with the relationship between mother and child and what values can be instilled between both parties.

*Note*Pluses:
*Checkg* Good introduction on what the topic is going to be about setting up the premise of the importance of a good relationship between mother and child.
*Checkg* Describing each value and giving examples of how they are beneficial in day-to-day activities.
*Checkg* I believe the simplistic style of the article should be easily digested by the reader and understood.

*Note*Suggestions:

Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

*Xbr*While the article is, for the most part, understandable; there were quite a few typos and grammatical errors that could be tightened up to make it even more presentable to the reader (make use of your spell check in whatever writing program you use - even the Writing.com site pin points such simple errors that can be caught and fixed)

>>VALUES THAT MUST BE PRACTICE TO YOR (YOUR) CHILDREN!

>>A mother is (a) child’s inspiration. *Paste* And so a mother and child’s relation(ship) cannot be described in words but can only be felt.
(these two phrases can be combined into one sentence)

>>A mother builds his/her character through love
(while this section is understandable at first read, I'd recommend using the phrase: A mother builds the child's character through love...)

>>Give respect (to) not only your elder ones but also young ones

>>Because when you will start giving your child respect

>>A tip is here on sharing and caring is that when (you) pack your child’s lunch box for school (,) pack some (an) extra lunch and ask him/her to share with his/her class fellow (mates).

>>Love for grandparents is (a) must.

>>both parents along with their child must pass a quality time

>> time and care today only then (will) your child is going to give you the same

>>A child always learns through your actions (,) as I mentioned before (,) so I would conclude here with the point that (you) try to mend your ways first.

>> If we want our children at a higher place in both the world we have to work, we have to reshape ourselves, we have to mends our shortcomings, we have to see world through a clear and bright light a light which we are going to pass to our children!
Quite a mouthful here, so I'll simply recommend this:
If we want our children to attain a higher place in the world, we have to put in the work, reshape ourselves, and mend our shortcomings. We have to see the world as clear as possible while shining a light that we can pass onto them.

*Xbr* Last but not least, give a single spacing between each bullet point, so the article doesn't look too clustered.

If you want to read more into why I made some of my corrections, you can check out: "A Guide to Punctuation" 

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Overall, a very interesting article and one that can be beneficial with a little cleaning up. Thanks for sharing this with us and keep on writing! *Smile*



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Review by iKïyå§ama
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)


         Ah, how I wish I could laugh at this, but there's hardly anything 'hilarious' about it.

         It's a harsh reality many now face; and the 'Mikes' out there will hardly know that our current government is literally doing the exact same thing to them; throwing eggs on their faces.

         You did a great job building up the tension while weaving Mike's story/journey to his current situation. You allow the reader to go through every gamut of emotion and by the end of this - despite the 'easy' outcome for the culprit - we cheer him on and hope his act of defiance is a success.

         Pity his story might just make the headlines for about twenty-four hours until the ADHD media switches its attention to something else. Right?

         Thanks for sharing this well-written story with some home truths many of us need to read and digest.

         It's a great commentary on our current state of affairs.



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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)

Hallo Lecters Protege }!*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Remember When It Rained"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A woman seeks revenge on a relationship gone bad the best way she knows how.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* You have a way with imagery; there's almost a poetic feel to your descriptions which allow the reader to feel/see all that's happening within the story. You evoke emotions that include fear and anticipation - of what exactly? is yet to be explored.

*Bullet* As the plot unfolds, the reader is given more insight into the character's decision to do what takes place in the final paragraphs. This is clearly a woman who's been wronged and in spite of her need to question the reasons why such a thing has happened, she's also determined to grow and become stronger from it.

*Bullet* The last few paragraphs wrap up the story nicely. She does exact her revenge, and again, your attention to detail allows the reader to picture every tense moment. We can almost hear the sound of the gun going off.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>No glaring errors noted, though I would try re-writing this section:
We all secretly know what we are capable of deep down in the depths of our souls.
Something about it sounds redundant when reading out loud.

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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)

Hallo Pennywise !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "There Ain’t No Sure Thing"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

It's true love! Or is it? As our protagonist is about to find out rather quickly, that not everything appears as it seems.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* Well, that escalated quickly, didn't it? *Shock2* But I'm rushing ahead of things; let's backtrack a bit.

*Bullet* Good introductory paragraph that sets the tone for what the reader's to expect. We can already tell that the narrator is a young man - with Western roots (or at least attracted to the concept) - completely head-over-heels for the woman of his dreams. His meticulous descriptions of her and her behavior allows the reader into his mindset and just how much she means to him. His manner of speaking was interesting to read, and you managed to keep some of the country twang in his speech which made it authentic.

*Bullet* The grand finale - when things are just getting interesting - you pull out a twist that should leave the reader gasping. Or maybe we should have seen that coming from a mile away! Either way, it was a well done twist with just the right suspense to keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>Amy’s and my love - and her (here) she comes.

>>and it’s affecting all the right parts of my labido (libido).

>>I’d have been at home with the CD’s playing.
No need for the apostrophe

>>It’s a two-hour drive back to her house (,) and as I glance across I see

>>I hear a draw (drawer?) being opened and closed.

>>Amy strolls back into vision (,) and I see the long curved blade

>>As (the) blade makes it’s fatal journey (,) all I can

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Overall, this was a fun read; though some edits need to be made to make it even better. Thanks so very much for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (5.0)

Hallo Elle (she/her) !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Roots & Wings Discussion Forum"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A forum devoted to capturing and protecting one's family history in creative ways.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* Love the introductory image used for the forum. The hues and design harken to historical pieces or parchment which fits with the theme of the forum.

*Bullet* Lovely poem by Angels in my Ear to introduce the forum as well. It's a simple piece that's also quite poignant. The theme of having historical pieces just waiting/gathering dust just longing to be explored. Well written!

*Bullet* The synopsis of the forum is well explained. It encourages writers to explore stories of their past (family histories), do research and learn more about their histories. There are links to different forums and contests that writers can participate in, with great incentives. Extra kudos for the lovely MB given to those who submit an entry for the first time (aside from regular prizes).

*Bullet* Links are also provided to folders for members who have begun collections/entries regarding their family histories. It's a great way to entice new writers or inspire them to do the same.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>No glaring error noted

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Thanks for creating yet another fun and highly educational activity. I hope it continues to thrive! Keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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Review of Poetry Readings  
Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: E | (5.0)

Hallo Elle (she/her) !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Poetry Readings"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A forum designed to have poets read their poems and for readers to listen.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* Nice opening image to welcome the reader to the forum. I say visuals are everything, and if you have an image to showcase what the forum's about, then you pull them in.

*Bullet* You give a good synopsis of what the forum is about. Your desire to actually hear what each poem sounds like from the poets, is a unique venture around these parts, and a great way to let the reader feel exactly what the poet was going for. It's also a nice way to see (or hear!) the faces behind the monikers! *BigSmile*

*Bullet* You've got a great list already! Whoa! Looks like so many were interested in doing this, and I'm glad there're so many entries to listen and read from. All the audio/videos are linked to YouTube, so it's easy for us to access.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>There are a couple of invalid entries/broken links that need to be fixed.

>>Is this still open? Looks like the last entry was almost 8 months ago. Would be interesting to announce it again so new members might take an interest and sign up.

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This is a great activity, and I'm glad you started something like this. Here's to many more creative ideas popping out of that brain of yours *lol* Keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
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Rated: ASR | (4.0)

Hallo abcoachnz-Sometimes around !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Personal History Justification"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

The writer makes the argument for documentation of one's personal history.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* This is a personal essay that deals with your thoughts on why documenting one's history is vital. You hit some very important points here, and I agree wholeheartedly that it is imperative more people do so. History is a valuable thing indeed, and no matter how 'small' one thinks he or she is, recording all the important things that's happened in one's lifetime for future generations is a treasure. Like you point out, there are going to be many who will pass away - with so many great stories - that will never be revealed or told. They will go to their graves with those tales and future generations are deprived of that knowledge. Almost depressing when you think about.

*Bullet* Another point you mention is 'seeing two sides to every story' (paraphrasing), and I think that is also quite vital. History tends to force feed us stories from only one point of view, and many of us grow up not knowing any better. However, it appears that more and more people are digging into those 'untold' stories to reveal the other side to the popular story. Not every Nazi was glad to be in that position. Not all slaves rolled over and played 'dead' to their slave masters. They fought back; many times over, and those records were buried (deliberately sometimes) so we - the future generations - do not know the truth.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>Why did they not decide to travel to New York, or Australia, or India.
Should be a question mark at the end of this.

>>Then it would be what were the skills they brought to these new places with them. What about the situation that my grandfather was part of the British Imperial Forces that were sent to South Africa to fight in the conflict there and what made him remain there after the war was over.
In fact, this entire section will need question marks at the end of each sentence. You're asking questions here if I'm reading this properly. So emphasize that.

>>have of events that occurred throughout there (their) lives.

>>Short of copying and pasting your entire essay here, go back and read through the sections that read as a 'question' and apply the appropriate punctuation there. Trust me, it makes a difference when someone reads through this.

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You've made a very strong case for personal documentation, and I'm glad you're going to work on this project. Would be interesting to see how far you've come with it. *Smile* Thanks for sharing and keep on writing!


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Review of My Uncle John  
Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)

Hallo abcoachnz-Sometimes around !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "My Uncle John"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A man waits patiently for a long lost love at a place where happy memories were once made.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* Is this based on a true story? If so, how terribly sad and tragic. *Frown* I can't imagine how this must have affected your family, and I find it interesting that you told his reasons for what he did, in this manner. Sometimes we try to make sense of why people do certain things, in a desperate attempt at closure, and as writers, our words can do just that.

*Bullet* What's touching about this is the romantic tale behind the couple. How they met and the lives they must have led clearly shows just how much she meant to John. It's never easy to hear such terrible news about a loved one, and some are able to process loss better than others. In this case, John eventually succumbed to his grief in the worst way possible.

*Bullet* There's a haunting feeling while reading the last few paragraphs. The reader is well aware of what's about to happen, and we almost feel like going in there to pull him out, but the inevitable happens. One can only hope he's finally found his peace.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>No glaring errors noted.

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Thanks for sharing this poignant story with us, and keep on writing! *Smile*


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Review of Ghost  
Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: ASR | (4.5)

Hallo SarahW !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Ghost"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A haunted story is being told about a mystery that's yet to be solved.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* I'm assuming that the challenge was to write a story using only dialogue, correct? If so, great job with this one. It's not easy to write such a story especially when you're 'limited' in just how detailed the speaker should be. Dialogue has to flow naturally without sounding like you're reading a manual, and from this story, it's easy to see the character engaging his/her audience.

Though you don't mention it explicitly, one can already imagine that this is a grandfather speaking to his grand kids. Little hints of that can be found throughout, with the playful admonishment of the children laughing at the notion of him once being a teenager, to being ale to recall past experiences effortlessly.

It's easy to see that the camaraderie between the speaker and his audience is a warm one, and though the story itself is scary, it's meant to teach a lesson of some sort.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>My main gripe with this is the use of the dialogue tag. I realize you're trying to show that it's only one speaker, and do not want to use a chunk/block of story, but I feel that a couple of them could still be lumped together so it doesn't look so 'sparse' (and confusing as it seems like someone else is speaking or responding to the other. Does that make sense?)

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Besides that, it was a very entertaining story to read. I thank you for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: E | (4.0)

Hallo SarahW !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "The Potters Apprentice"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A brief introduction into the world of pottery as seen through the eyes and experiences of the protagonist.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

According to your summary, this was only meant to showcase the craft of pottery-making and not being a full story. It's a good thing you did that or one would really wonder what the context of the tale is all about.

Through the eyes of a young man, by the name of Areon, the reader is exposed to the labor and details that go into the preparation of clay for pottery. You explain the steps required without being too wordy (or tedious) with technicalities. The addition of dialogue (though not much), allows the reader to see things via Areon's experiences. Who knew so much went into that process? Fascinating indeed.


*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>another reason for the village being place(d) in this location,

>>The clay was still not ready for use,*Cut* it needed to be mixed and made malleable.
This should be two different sentences.

>>Areon place(d) chunks of refined clay into a pile

>>much work it was to simply produce a clay ready for the potter's

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Overall, this was an interesting read, with a lot of potential as a much longer story.
Thanks for sharing and keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: E | (5.0)

Hallo Survivor48 !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "Is Pride Worth the Stress?"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A poem that stresses the importance of personal accountability.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* I think this should be printed out and tacked onto everyone's wall. What a great piece to remind one of how important it is to see beyond petty anger and bitterness.

*Bullet* The first two stanzas deal with anger and the conflicts it creates. No one is immune to that emotion. However, it's how you deal with it, that's the real issue. One feels they've been wronged and wish to retaliate or fix your shattered pride, which leads to the next stanza.

*Bullet* The third deals with seeking humility and worrying less about what things cannot harm you. The fourth digs into the need to swallow one's pride and to move forward as best as possible.

*Bullet* The last two stanzas deal with knowing when to walk away from a situation and accepting defeat in a most honorable way. It's easy to try to exact revenge or to snap back at someone who has wronged you, but also taking the high road to be the better man or woman is considered a victory in itself.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

No glaring error noted!

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Thanks for sharing this inspirational poem! It was a pleasure to read. Keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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Review of My Missing Friend  
Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: ASR | (4.0)

Hallo Hereward !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "My Missing Friend"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A poem that deals with the loss of a friend and the memories left behind.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

I have to confess that I thought this was about a girl and her 'diary'. Why? There are a few lines that stood out to me in that regard. She cannot be touched yet she seems to disappear when she picks up a book and the words you say/write are understood. I think these were in the last two stanzas or so.

Either way, this was a rather sad/poignant piece as it deals with the poet's loss of a dear friend.

I'm assuming this is written as a free verse (correct me if I'm wrong) because there's no real specific flow to this while reading. The emotions are there, even if they are stated literally. The reader is able to relate to the poet's feelings of loss and despair through it all.

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>I think I already mentioned how the poem did get a little confusing toward the latter stanzas, but it would probably take one or two more reads to really comprehend the full meaning of it. Poetry can be that way sometimes, can't it?


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Overall, this was a touching poem, and I thank you for sharing it. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)

Hallo Joy !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "All Who Walk with Long Knives"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A poem that recounts the poet's 'battle' with T.V and all it entails.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

Well darn, Joy!

If this isn't the most epic way of watching television, I don't know what is! *Laugh*

Ah, I envy you poets with your flowery words and incredible imagery, because this poem was loaded with it.

From the very first stanza where a remote control is compared to a sword and how its "long imperceptible blade" is use to "slash into the screen". That is quite a strong image to present to the reader. And it does almost feel that way, doesn't it? Especially when the remote decides not to work and you're there swinging it back and forth or pointing angrily at the screen as if it's all its fault! *Laugh*

The next few stanzas illustrate the near 'chaos' of the programs we're made to watch, and there's a lot of 'sound' made with your choice of words as well. "spasms/jingles/din/moans/cheering" all these help to bring this poem to life.

The last stanza did have me laughing out loud. It's ween you consider turning off the T.V. as a sacrilegious act to go grab a pizza! Nicely done! (though there's no harm in having a pizza and still going back to the chaos on T.V. at the same time, is there?)

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

No glaring errors noted.

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Thanks for sharing this excellent piece and keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)

Hallo Tileira !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "World Weavers' Championship"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

A contest geared towards encouraging writers to dig deeper into the world revolving around their characters.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

*Bullet* Love the banner to this forum! I believe something eye-catching intrigues the writer and makes them want to know exactly what the contest is all about. Kudos for a well-chosen representation of what this activity entails.

*Bullet* The synopsis of the activity is well stated - and it's unfortunate that the original forum that inspired this is no longer active. Still, from what we can see, this is designed to encourage writers to think beyond the characters of their story. It encourages them to create new worlds where culture, politics, and geographical attributes are given according to their imagination.

*Bullet* The rules/FAQ are well laid out and I like that you made use of the drop down menus to go into more detail. Makes the forum neater and more presentable.

*Bullet* The prizes are quite generous and there apart from the main prizes, there are also 'conditional prizes' given for various other activities.

*Bullet* Also good to see you list the newsletters your activity was mentioned in! Seems like it's quite a hit with writers.

*Bullet* I see this also made it as a finalist in the 2015 Quills Awards, so congratulations! Well deserved! *Bigsmile*

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>Only suggestion I would give is to perhaps provide links to how to create bitem/linking items in case there are any newbies that might want to participate and not know the ropes around here.

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Overall, this looks like a fun activity, and I wish you all the best as you run it! Keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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Review of The Corridor  
Review by iKïyå§ama
In affiliation with The Iron Bank of Braavos  
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)

Hallo dblameck (David) !*Smile*
I will be reviewing your work "The Corridor"  on behalf of "House Targaryen"  for "Game of Thrones" 

*Dragon2*Content:

In a post-apocalpytic world, a man struggles to survive as best he can with dire consequesnces.

*Dragon2*Pluses:

What stood out to me while reading is just how great your descriptions were. It almost felt like you were watching a movie scene taking place, and you draw the reader into the story with your word choice.

You can see and even smell the corridor, and envision the aftermath of whatever destruction must have taken place. Let's not forget the 'stillness' of the place despite the appearance of the vermin and the mysterious swinging door.

There is no dialogue, but the you're still able to let us know exactly how the character thinks and how desperate he is to survive. Of course the mystery now remains as to who was in that place with him, and why did the final outcome take place?

*Dragon2*Suggestions:
Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. *Smile*

>>As he moved from one ravished building to the next (,) he probed for signs of life

>>As he crept around the corner (,) gingerly he sighed in relief.

>>Somebody had told me (him?) that the ozone layer had been destroyed by the war

>>What was that.
Missing a question mark.

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Thanks for the action-packed read! And keep on writing! *Bigsmile*


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