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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello embe *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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Contest for existing Rising Stars...Monthly award of "Shining Star" status.
#1215871 by Tornado Day


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between stanzas making the poem more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Pluses + This is a touching piece that deals with the plight of child abuse in the world today. It's a tough thing to experience, especially if you're a woman unable to give birth and long for a child...and yet those who are able to have them do not give the young ones the attention they deserve.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Thanks for sharing this thoughtful piece. It's definitely something that more people should be aware of. Good luck in the contest and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of Breaking Free  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello A.J. Garofalo *Smile* and thank you for submitting your work Breaking Free to "♦The Review Pool♦ [Hiatus].

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the essay more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is an essay that explores a man's need to protect himself against society's harshness, and yet comes to realize that being 'out there' isn't as bad as it seems.

*Note*Pluses + The imagery and symbolism in this piece was quite good, and I'm sure that many readers will look through this and see themselves in this character you've created. The weight and burden of society and peer pressure cause many of us to wear such 'heavy coats' and with a little prodding, we can begin to shed those clothes away and allow ourselves to be more receptive to what life has to offer.

*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*

>>worn to protect him from false friends, whom(who) abandoned him

>>The few close to his heart knows(know) this to be true.

>>Raising his body he steps away, cautiuosly(cautiously) one step

>>One thing I've noticed in this piece is how often you change the tense from present to past and back again. It can get a bit confusing to the reader. I'd suggest sticking with the present voice throughout the piece.

>>The last paragraph was also a head scratcher. I could understand the symbolism until that point, but...just what happened at the end? *Confused* Perhaps you can explain it to me, that would be helpful. *Smile*

>>Last but not least, try to place a space between your words and a comma in a sentence.
*Bullet*and by him he,for a moment
*Bullet*with false pride,encouraged

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, a good read and quite introspective, but with a few more edits, it's bound to become an even better read. Thanks for sharing and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hallo Dr Taher writes again! !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work An Iron-Clad Marriage for Team India as part of your entry in
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#1254279 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is a story that takes the reader into the home of a typical Indian family. However, the topics of love, respect, marriage and understanding, is the key to this tale, reminding us of the foundations of a good family.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* First off, wow, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this and how I couldn't stop smiling from beginning to end. I read a book titled A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry and darn if your story didn't take me back there.
*Check2* The opening paragraph was relatively strong, the use of 'sound' to emphasize a scene was very well done. However, what really struck me while reading was the descriptions and attention to detail (without overwhelming the reader with it). The reader is able to 'see' the setting, the characters and the situation you have placed them in. The use of local language, terms and phrases made this quite believable. Thank goodness you explained what some of the words meant though. Otherwise I would have been completely lost.
*Check3* Another strong element in your story is the human emotion captured through dialogue between the characters. In the main character, Ramzanali, we see a strong man who cares for his wife and children, but sometimes feels he lets them down. In Ayesha, we see a strong woman, who welcomes her husbands attention but yet craves a little independence. Even the children's little quirks and traits are captured excellently in this piece. Put them all together and the reader feels like an intruder in their home.
*Check4* The closing paragraph was a strong finish to the story, although the greedy side of me wished for more. But I thought it was a nice way to end it all, leaving the rest of the story for the readers to complete in their minds. Talk about a happily ever after.

*Note*Suggestions:

>>None really. I could spot no grammar or spelling errors.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

And one last thing that caught my attention is that despite it being fiction, you still manage to point out the harsh realities that face most Indian families today. Reading 'A Fine Balance' made that all the more evident and I'm glad you touched on that a little. Overall, I thought this was an excellent story and I enjoyed it a lot, considering the prompt you decided to use. Thanks for your submission to the contest. Good luck and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello billwilcox*Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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#1092898 by StephBee - House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the article more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Step right up, don't be shy! If you need your questions about love and all it entails, then this is the article for you. *Bigsmile* Mr. Wilcox's services are impeccable, his success rate...eh so-so, but what the heck? You can't go wrong with this advice column.

*Note*Pluses + Okay, I'm still cracking up here. This was just too much. I've always enjoyed your brand of humor and after tackling all the tough questions - 'Just where the heck is Love anyway?' - it's safe to say that I'll be sending in my 49.95 ASAP.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, a fun and entertaining piece, Bill. Thanks for sharing and your submission to the contest. Good luck and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hello Max *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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#1092898 by StephBee - House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is the story of a young man's quest to find the truth about one Mexican family's journey across the border. Through conversations with a co-worker, he manages to unravel the mystery.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* The opening paragraph was quite strong and I like the descriptions used to set up the mood of the setting.
*Check2* The characters were quite entertaining, the narrator's brand of humor enough to have me chuckling at some parts.
*Check3* The dialogue was what made the story and although it became confusing in some parts especially with all that talk about Ernesto Junior and Senior etc.
*Check4* The conclusion would have been even better if I wasn't still reeling from the family history lesson I read earlier. But it was a 'cute' finish to say the least.

*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*

>>"Yeah, sorry, I was busy...thinking."
>>"Do you mean Ernesto Senior or Ernesto Junior?"
Since this is the same person speaking, shouldn't the two sentences be on one continuous line? I think it would make things less confusing.

>>son of Ernesto Senior, attempted to cross the boarder(border) twice already,

>>but she wanted to see where the the train of thought ended

>>Goes down, tells the men on the boarder(border) that he's

>>At the beginning, there seemed to be some kind of conversation with someone on the computer...whatever happened with that? How did it relate to the rest of the story or was it just something to show the narrator wasting time? I kept finding myself wondering if more of that conversation would be completed.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was a good attempt, and I usually enjoy reading mystery stories that involve private eyes. Thanks for your submission to the contest, good luck and keep on writing.*Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello emerin-liseli *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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A monthly contest that focuses on Genre writing. CLOSED for the Summer.
#1092898 by StephBee - House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the article more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is an article that deals with the writer's experiences with stories she has read on the website. It complies a list of common mistakes, giving helpful advice on how to improve and not repeat them again.

*Note*Pluses + What can I say about this besides, excellent job!. You have done a great job pointing out the various aspects of writing and the errors that occur. Trust me, many of us have seen these errors and despite all the suggestions to improve them, some simply refuse to take the advice. Frustrating? You bet. But with this article, you've made it even humorous, clear and concise and with helpful links for writers to check out, it's definitely something many should add to their favorites list.

*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*

*Bullet* There were a few lines that I have to disagree with a little. Especially with this one:

>>2. Use double quotation marks instead of single quotation marks. Even if the single ones look cooler.
Now this is the 'American' way talking in this line. In British/Queen's English, it's usually written the other way around. Single quotation marks are used instead of double, so whenever you read with dialogue like that, I usually tend to ask if the person is in the U.S or not. The same goes for spelling. Here's a link that shows the differences, so reviewers do not go jumping down the writer's throat without being sure.

"A Guide to Punctuation [E] and "Do You Speak English? [E]

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, I really enjoyed this and think you did a great job with the topics at hand. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom and keep on writing! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello puravida *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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A monthly contest that focuses on Genre writing. CLOSED for the Summer.
#1092898 by StephBee - House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the article more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is an article that deals with life in Costa Rica as seen from a foreigner's perspective. There are helpful tips on how to live there, what to look out for and especially the country and its beauty, people and way of life.

*Note*Pluses + You hit on all the important points and I found it especially fascinating that you are a teacher there and are doing your best to raise funds to help the school system. I think that's quite admirable. You inject some humor in this, reference to the section about the man with the saw. That got a chuckle from me. *Smile* I also like the honesty in telling of how foreigners might be taken advantage of. It's something that happens everywhere I think, and one has to be really careful about such things. Last but not least, everything was rounded up nicely in the last paragraph. Nicely done.

*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*

>>Although I eventually knew what a 'Gringo' was after reading through, it might be a bit helpful to explain what that means like you've done with some other words in the article.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was a well-written piece and I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for sharing, good luck in the contest and write on. *Smile*

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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello Chelsea IsMuffins Again *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
Rising Stars Shining Brighter  (E)
Contest for existing Rising Stars...Monthly award of "Shining Star" status.
#1215871 by Tornado Day


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between stanzas making the song more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Pluses + Talk about a love song that won't quit. *Smile* And yet it's a contradiction in itself as the songwriter seems afraid to make the first move and continues to wallow in this feeling of helpless (and perhaps unrequited) love. It's a bit sad in a way.

All the same it was quite an interesting read and I can't help trying to think of what tune it can go along with. Thanks for sharing this, good luck in the contest and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of Writing...  
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello mars *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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Contest for existing Rising Stars...Monthly award of "Shining Star" status.
#1215871 by Tornado Day


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between stanzas making the poem more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Pluses + This is a poem definitely filled with your insecurities and concerns about writing. However, one has to remember that all writers have their moments of weakness, of self-doubt, and especially for those who have been rejected a lot in the past, it takes a lot of guts to sit down, pick up the pen and to continue with what you truly love.

*Note*Suggestions:

I noticed only one typo while reading:

>>And how to eloborate(elaborate)

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was an interesting, thoughtful and somewhat touching piece. I'm glad you decided to give this writing thing a chance again. *Bigsmile* Good luck in the contest and keep on writing!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello Meg *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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Contest for existing Rising Stars...Monthly award of "Shining Star" status.
#1215871 by Tornado Day


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between stanzas making the poem more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Pluses + Oh, how fun was this, Meg! *Laugh* I definitely enjoyed reading about Lucy and Brock's fun adventures. This could easily be a children's piece and I can read it to my little niece, who'd laugh in glee at the doggy antics. Great rhyming scheme which made the poem flow quite well while reading.

Thanks for your submission to the contest, good luck and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello ShiShad *Smile*. I am a guest judge for
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Contest for existing Rising Stars...Monthly award of "Shining Star" status.
#1215871 by Tornado Day


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Interesting way of formatting the piece, but it's spaced well enough making it more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Pluses + This was a very well written tribute to four tribes of the Native Americans, and celebrates the lands they must have lived in before modern times/technology reared its head. I felt a soothing ambiance while reading this, and you definitely captured the essence of the people and why they are so one with nature and celebrate it with joy.

Thanks for sharing this, your submission to the contest and I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review of The Assignment  
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
Hallo unseen forces !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work Complete Version

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: A couple on vacation in the Bahamas are 'rudely' reminded of their real world jobs, as the new bride is called to duty again. This is a story that tells of her mission, how successful she is, and just what it takes to be Mrs. Anderson.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* The plot is an interesting one - I usually enjoy such spy/double agent type stories and you definitely captured that kind of life Lynne lives.
*Check2* The dialogue seems to be the key to this story and even though there were errors (pointed out below) it was enough to move the plot along and to explain more scenes. It also gave the reader a good idea of each character's personality and characteristics.
*Check3* The opening paragraph was relatively okay (somewhat confusing and I point that out below) but I really enjoyed the way you finished up the story. That was a nice way to do it.

*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*

*Bullet* First you might want to change the title to something else and give a better summary so readers are able to have an idea of what they're about to read. Your rating has also been increased to 13+ for some of the content which might not be appropriate for 'E'

*Bullet* The opening paragraph - the italicized section - is a good way to let the reader know what Lynne does, but the transition into the scene with Lynne and her hubby does not flow quite well and readers might be confused as to what one has to do with the other. Try to use a phrase or a sentence that lets the reader know that another scene is about to take place. Perhaps something like: In a hotel, somewhere in the Bahamas, a couple.... and go on like that.

*Bullet* Dialogue Punctuation: I noticed some parts of dialogue that had incorrect punctuation. Some rules to keep in mind:

*Note1* Always place a comma after dialogue that's followed by phrases directly related to the words spoken.
>>but most of all she’s a perfectionist.” Clark Stephen said.
"...but most of all she's a perfectionist," Clark Stephen said.

>>“Ah, here we are.” he said
"Ah, here we are," he said

>>“Don’t answer it.” he said.
"Don't answer it," he said.

*Note1* Always place a comma before or after the name of a person addressed.
>> “How are you this morning (,) Mrs. Anderson?”
>> “That would be great; I accept (,) Mr. Smith,”
>> “Good morning (,) Mr. Anderson."

*Note1* Missing quotation marks.
>>“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I whispered. (")Can’t you get Katrina?
>>Everything you need is in the luggage as usual and you’ll be back on your honeymoon by 6:00 a.m.(")
>>(")I set the DVD player up already,” Gilbert said.
>>(")I’m at the Luxe, over on Sunset.”
>>(")Very good, do you mind if I…”
>>he continued. (")Your ticket is at the airport. You will
>>“Nice” (Missing period at the end of the word)
>>“Are you there?” I ask barely above a whisper.” (Delete quotation mark after 'whisper')

*Bullet* When you write some dialogue, there are phrases you write after it, which makes it seem incomplete and awkward while reading. Take for instance:

>>“Nothing,” Watching his advance.
This was written after you describe the bed scene, which is good, however, the section above almost makes no sense while reading it on its own. I'd suggest re-writing it to: "Nothing," I say, watching him advance. See how those two words 'I say' make it clearer who is actually doing the speaking or whatching who advance?

>>“Well, that’s it for me guys. I’ll see you at our next gig,” standing to return to my room.
Same as above. Re-write to: "Well, that's it for me guys. I'll see you at our next gig," I say, standing to return to my room.

>>I stroll over “what an intriguing piece.”
Re-write to: I stroll over. "What an intriguing piece," I begin/say. Remember to always give the reader some indication of who's doing the speaking especially if it's the start of a conversation.

>>“It’s a date, I’ll see you then,” shaking hand in agreement.
Re-write this to:"It's a date. I'll see you then." I shake his hand in agreement.

>>“I am wonderful, Mr. Anderson,*Cut* the wedding went without a hitch and I am on my honeymoon in the beautiful Bahamas with the man I love,*Cut* I could ask for nothing else right now.”
Instead of commas, place periods in 'cut' section so it doesn't read as a run-on sentence.

>> I slowly open my mouth to take a bite of the pineapple.(fruit)
The word 'pineapple' has been used so many times already. Try to mix things up a little so it doesn't sound so redundant.

>>“Oh Mike, don’t’(don't) be ridiculous.”

>>Mike, looking surprised, knowing that the call is from my employer. Frantically shaking his head for me to refuse the job and then flopping on the bed disappointment.
This was an awkwardly phrased section. I'd suggest:Mike, looking surprised and knowing it's a call from my employer, frantically shakes his head for me to refuse the job. He eventually flops on the bed in disappointment. or something along those lines.

>>Clicking off the headset, I let out a disgusted sigh, as I pack my headset(it) away.
Since we already know you're talking about the headset, there's no need reporting it.

>>and one hundred and seventy pound(s).

>>“The long(Long) Kiss Goodnight, Something’s Wrong With Mary,
Just curious, but is that a play on the movie 'There's Something About Mary?' *Smile*

>>I dose(doze) off thinking about the assignment.

>>practice my Tai Kwon Doe(Do).
Actually I always thought it was written 'Tae Kwan Do' but I could be wrong.

>>I’ll be laving(leaving) in a couple of days and

>>Very good, I’ll pick you up at 9*shock*o,
What does the underlined section mean?

>>Smiling (,) I stroll to the Mercedes as he opens

>> I pick up the large blade knife in my right hand and tip(toed) through the kitchenette.

>>I gently tap his toes between me thumb and forefinger.
I'm not quite sure of what you were trying to say there.

>>I'm a bit confused as to the time line, since you make everything seem like it took place in less than a few hours and yet...according to all the times you've written, I'd say it took about a day for the mission to be completed. *Confused*

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

As you can see, there are a lot of edits to go through, but that does not mean it wasn't an interesting and entertaining story. You just need to make sure you take time to proof-read your work and tidy up a few extra things to prevent all I've pointed out above. If you want a reference on punctuation, you're welcome to check out: "A Guide to Punctuation [E]
Thanks for sharing and keep writing! *Smile*

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Review of Fear Not the Dark  
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
Hello Sharon and thanks for submitting your entry Fear Not the Dark to the
A Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words Contest  (ASR)
Write a story in 1000 words or less to a given picture prompt. [Hiatus!]
#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Sarah Caldwell is a young married woman who is sometimes afraid of the dark or living alone. However, on this night, she comes face to face with her greatest fear. There's someone in the house with her, but who? And will she be able to survive whatever awaits her behind closed doors?

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* You made good use of the prompt.
*Check2* The opening paragraph was strong, although I had to re-read the first two paragraphs to understand that she was no longer living in an apartment and was actually married. The flow of events was a tad bit confusing.
*Check3* Your main character was relatively well fleshed out for a short story. You give us some back story on Sarah and her family as well as her husband. Nicely done.
*Check4* There were no glaring spelling or grammar errors. Good job.

*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*

*Bullet* The progression of the storyline was great until we got to the section where Sarah enters the bedroom. The sudden introduction of the officers and the ending itself had me quite confused. Just how did things turn out the way they did?? *Confused* With the contest now over, I'd suggest explaining that paragraph a bit more - or at least to give the reader a clear idea of what must have really happened in the bedroom.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was a good attempt, and an interesting tale. Thanks again for your submission to the contest and good luck! *Smile*

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Review of Old Year's Eve  
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hallo again SueVN !*Smile*. I’m reviewing your work Old Year's Eve on behalf of Simply Everything

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format –Good spacing between dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: A conversation between Old Year's Eve and a driver makes up the content of this story. It's a rather humorous take on the significance of the two 'mascots/symbols' of the old being ushered out and the new coming in.

*Note*Pluses +
I thought this was a fun short piece and the reader is able to have a clear idea of who is speaking in this - kinda difficult for a dialogue only story actually. But the old man comes across as grouchy and yet funny, while the driver seems a bit worldly and yet naive in a way.

*Note*Suggestions:

>>Just one minor punctuation error noticed:

>>“No. You need to get in. I’ll take you home. It’s something like four degrees out”
(Missing a period at the end of the sentence)

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Good job with this entry. It was definitely a pleasure to read. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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Rated: E | (3.5)
Hello Jukixel *Smile* and thank you for submitting your work Attempted Letters of Love to "♦The Review Pool♦ [Hiatus].

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between letters, making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Letters exchanged between two former lovers make up the contents of this story. It seems like Leo cannot move on from the death of the woman he once loved, while he is with Beth. But unbeknownst to him, Beth has a secret...one that Leo has failed to see.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* This was a rather touching and somewhat heartbreaking story. The situation is one that makes the reader a bit frustrated with Leo's decision while wishing Beth could be a bit more assertive.
*Check2* The characters were interesting enough to make the reader want to know more. I feel there is more to this tale and the story line could be expanded.

*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*

*Bullet* I’ve read your letter only seconds ago and I plead you not to give up on us.
I'd suggest re-writing this to: I read your letter only seconds ago, and I plead with you not to give up on us. OR I read your letter only seconds ago, and I beg you not to give up on us.

*Bullet*If only there was some way for me to tell you...I feel Elizabeth’s thoughts.
There is no need for the ellipses in that sentence.

*Bullet*Hmm, that phrase 'Elizabeth's POV' is a bit distracting (to me at least) I'd suggest deleting it and simply writing that section in such a way that the reader knows it's Elizabeth 'speaking'.

*Bullet*Speaking of Elizabeth's section, you switch the tenses back and forth so much it becomes a bit confusing. Since you're speaking in the past tense, try to maintain that tone as much as possible throughout the piece.

>>I pleaded (with) the gods to let me tell him before.

*Bullet*This might just be me, but I do not really blame Leo for not 'getting' the situation. If only Elizabeth had been more persuasive. *Smile* Poor couple.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was an interesting story, and one that could use not only the edits, but a little more expansion on the characters and the backstories to how things came to be. I think it's definitely got a lot of potential. Thanks so much for sharing and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of Sweet Revenge  
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Hello Sharon and thanks for submitting your entry Sweet Revenge to the
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#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: A newly married young woman finds herself in a love triangle of sorts. With a loving husband at home, she cannot help feeling attracted to her co-worker. However, one relationship turns sour and it's up to her to make a decision that could change her life forever.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* You made very good use of the prompt.
*Check2* Your character was quite...I don't want to say pitiable, since she brought the situation upon herself, but you make the reader feel a bit sorry for her, angry at her blind devotion and yet cheer for her at the end. If that's not a complex character in a short story like this, I don't know what is.
*Check3* You had a relatively strong opening paragraph, as it makes the reader want to know more about the reason for actions, and the last paragraph was a definite conclusion to the tale.

*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*

>>My only problem - and I'm quite aware of the word limit, so you might want to consider expanding this later on - is the rather unrealistic happy ending. I just had a little problem with her husband getting such a cushy job in such a short space of time considering how long he's been struggling. Unless you can show that the husband was already quite well to do and had some sort of high level job to begin with, that would help balance things out a bit.

>>You also did not put a word count in your story which is a part of the rules. I will allow this for now, but be aware that next time, your story will not be judged with that. *Smile*

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Overall, this was quite an interesting story and I thank you for sharing it. Keep up the good work, good luck and keep on writing!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello Cutter and thanks for submitting your entry Vagabonds of the Deep to the
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#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: This is the story of a young man's battle with his dreams - where reality, surreality and everything else inbetween merge to cause as much chaos as possible. Darn those bubbles! *Laugh*

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* Well, you definitely made good use of the prompt and I'm still laughing in mirth as I write this. That was quite an interesting little story you wrote.
*Check2* You had a good opening paragraph, beginning with a question that makes the story almost interactive with the reader. In fact, 'YES' to the question asked. *Bigsmile*
*Check3* The flow of the story was good, the use of imagery, excellent! I could picture each scene as I read, but what was so impressive was the near claustrophobic sensation that filled me during the 'drowning' scene. Your choice of words made the whole sequence frightening and yet funny as heck, especially when it came to his reason for staying alive. Oh man, and they say J.K Rowling has no power over the masses!
*Check4* You finish off with a line that should have the reader laughing, snickering, giggling or all of the above. And I can understand the narrator's feelings. Never getting me a big ol' down blanket again. Those things are dangerous.

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Good job with this piece and thanks so much for your submission. Congratulations on having the winning entry and hope to see you for next week's round. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review of The Mighty Ink  
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
Hello Lunarmirror and thanks for submitting your entry The Mighty Ink to the
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#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: A young woman learns of love and betrayal and trusts her thoughts and words to convey all her lips can never say.

*Note*Pluses +
*Check1* You made good use of the prompt, being sure to describe the picture as much as possible. Nicely done.
*Check2* I like the voice of pain and betrayal in the latter part of the story. You were really able to convey those emotions, allowing the reader to feel sympathetic to her situation.

*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*

>>and the meticulously kept golden: wavy sunlight that was her hair
I'm not sure why the semi-colon was used there. It breaks the pace of the sentence. Use a comma there instead. Here's a link to the ways the colon is used: "A Guide to Punctuation

>>If brains were questioned (,) did she lack the bounty of those special
Always place a comma after the introductory phrase of a sentence.

>>This princess who was to be compared to Aphrodite, What(what) was her flaw?

>>Could Love ever be a flaw?
Why is that capitalized when the others aren't? Try to be consistent with this.

>>Tatu's ' I've lost my mind’ talks of love that is normal yet one who loses their mind in love must lose it willingly in sense or else obsession would emerge.
Always capitalize artistic works or written material. In this case, Tatu's 'I've Lost My Mind' talks also, the rest of your sentence was a little confusing and I had to read it several times to really understand what you were trying to say. Perhaps you can try re-writing it to: Tatu's 'I've Lost My Mind' talks of love that is normal. Yet one who loses their mind in love must lose it willingly and sensibly, or else obsession would emerge. or something along those lines.

>>or so that is what her boyfriend had commented.
...or so her boyfriend once said/once commented.

>>She always was lying on her front on the floor when she wrote.
She always laid on her stomach, on the floor, when she wrote.

>>she was eccentric for such behaviourisms.(behaviour?)

>>"Sure." she(She) didn't notice his indifferent

>>and like an inexperienced virgin's(virgin) whose need

>>" Don't you like it...?" there(There) was a panic
I also notice that you leave a space between your opening quotation and the first word in your dialogue. That gets distracting after a while.

>>Jeremy has been sleeping with Shelly for four months (and) we
started dating

>>Her sheets were blood soaked for his wound from Colt's firing at him at his left arm.
Try: Her sheets were blood soaked from the wound caused by Colt's gunshot to his left arm.

>>she(She) realized it would (be) good to call 911 before Ash died of

>>The very last paragraph was quite confusing to be honest, and didn't quite seem to fit into the rest of the story besides her wanting to take the pen. I guess the reader would have to ask...why? *Confused*

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Overall, this was a good attempt and I thank you for taking the challenge again. You're slowly improving with each week, and hopefully you decide to write again and I'll see just how much better you've become. Work on your edits and feel free to send it back to me to look at again. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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Review of One Last Hope  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hallo Mr. Darcy and welcome to WDC!*Smile* I will be reviewing your work One Last Hope

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Although you have good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue, the third section (paragraph) should have the dialogue separated with single line breaks as well, so your story looks a little more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: The story opens with a woman who is being pursued, and one can clearly see that her life is in danger. However, things turn out for the better for young Elzabet...or does it?

*Note*Pluses +

*Check1* You have an excellent opening paragraph. With great descriptions, you're able to draw the reader directly into the frenzied action, panic and fear your character is experiencing. Nicely done.
*Check2* The dialogue was appropriate and fit the characters even though we do not really learn that much about them. However, I'm more than curious about the pursuer, the healers and most importantly your main character and what her role is in all of this.

*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*

>>She bent her head forward, her eyes scanning the ground below her.
(You can do without one of those there. Consider: She bent her head forward, eyes scanning the ground below her. or She bent her head forward, her eyes scanning the ground below. Either way would work fine)

>>"You are the last one, Elzabet, and you know as well as I do that all good things must come to an end" the shadow hissed
(You're missing a comma after 'end' and I notice you do the same for most of the dialogue in your story. Always end dialogue with a comma especially if it's followed by a phrase directly associated with the words spoken. In other words: "....all good things must come to an end," the shadow hissed,)

>>A fire was dying in a brick fire place
>>Two wooden chairs faced the fire place
(I think 'fireplace' should be one word)

>>She could see the silhoutte(silhouette) of

>>"Elzabet...as in princess(Princess) Elzabet?
(Since that is part of a title, it should be a proper noun hence capitalized)

>>Hopefully you plan on continuing this? The ending seems a bit unfinished and there are many questions left after reading this story. One of which is who is Princess Elzabet?...and who is the man after her and who is the family that's taken her in? You've done a good job setting things up, but now you have to either flesh out the characters a bit more, or expand on the story and fill in the plot holes.

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Overall, this was a good attempt and the beginnings of a very interesting story. I hope you do plan to continue this, but until then, keep up the good work and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of The Third Switch  
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hello Gr8tfirefighter and thanks for submitting your entry The Third Switch to the
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#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Eric is a young man who seems adamant on not living much longer. He rents an apartment that turns out to do things that are beyond his comprehension.

*Note*Pluses +

*Check1* Well, you definitely made good use of the prompt in a fun and interesting way. *Smile*
*Check2* Not much imagery was used, but just enough description made it vivid to the reader and we're able to have a clear idea of the events as they take place.
*Check3* Dialogue was okay and suitable for the characters, although several punctuation errors made for distractions - explained below.
*Check4* The opening paragraph was relatively good (I do like stories that begin with dialogue), but the end was quite funny. One has to wonder if Sebastian was liking his new form a bit too much. *Laugh*

*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*

>>detested the bigger ones as it might(made) him feel so alone.

>>It (is) a rather interesting home.

>>The design was adapted from a 17(th)-century

>>heaven and the beyond,” She(she) continued.

>>been shown had touched him emotional(ly),

>>She smiled broadly, her job now official(ly) over.

>>More than (???) weeks later,
(You need a word that shows 'number' or alludes to it.)

>>His freelance writing gig gave him pretty(plenty) of freedom

>>waiting for some(thing) extraordinary to happen

>>“Okay so lie right there and just hit that switch,” He(he) said

>>“What do you think this is?” He said,
(Since a question is being asked: "What do you think this is?" he asked.)

>>Perhaps the switch shows your(you) what you

>>“I guess I don’t feel like dying anymore,” He(he) said smiling

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was a fun and interesting little story which could use a little more editing to make it an even better read. Thanks so much for your submission to the contest and good luck! *Smile*

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Review of Wounds In Bones  
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
Hello Lunarmirror and thanks for submitting your entry Wounds in Bones to the
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#1101926 by iKïyå§ama-House Targaryen


Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the story more presentable to the reader. Although some of your dialogue formatting had me scratching my head a little. I'll explain below.

*Note*Content: Raphael is a young girl who seems to be trapped in a world she has created for herself. While others think she's mentally challenged, she sees herself as a victim to a person only she can see.

*Note*Pluses +

*Check1* The prompt was incorporated into the story. Good job.
*Check2* I do like your writing style - at least the short clipped sentences and 'erratic' way you managed to convey the character's thoughts considering what she's supposed to be.

*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*

*Note3*Your use of punctuation, especially around dialogue, made for very confusing sections to read. Although I understand that you're going for the 'random' effect to match the feelings and thought processes of the narrator, it would be even more effective if those areas were written better. For instance this area:

" Miss Valentine it's me remember Dr. Clerks, I'm here to tell you that your father has - despite my reluctance - has allowed you to buy that place..." he, he was the man from before...Daddy, daddy told me that he could help.

Revised Version:

"Miss Valentine? It's me, remember? Dr. Clerks? I'm here to tell you that your father has - despite my reluctance - has allowed you to buy that place..."
He, he was the man from before ... Daddy, daddy told me that he could help.


>>" Take it as a Valentine's day gift..." he told.(???)
(He told what? Something is missing at the end of that)

>>And things befell me like I was being stoned, *Cut* my father would comment:
(You could re-write this to: And things befell me like I was being stoned. My father would comment, or Things befell me like I was being stone and father would comment,)

>>Okay, I must confess that the last two sections confused the heck out of me. I seem to get that the girl is possessed? *Confused* And who is this 'SHE'? that seems to want her so much? You really started out well but I was left confused and slightly frustrated with the way this was finished.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Overall, this was a rather unique tale - not one I understood - but interesting all the same. Perhaps you can explain it a bit better to me through email. *Smile* Thanks again for your submission and keep on writing.

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Review of Tough Times  
Rated: E | (3.5)
Hello tiger *Smile* and thank you for submitting your work Tough Times to "♦The Review Pool♦ [Hiatus].

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good use of the indent tag to separate main paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Pat is a young boy with dreams of becoming a great basketball player. However, tough times strike his loving family and he is forced to grow up much faster and to be more appreciative of the life he has lived.

*Note*Pluses +

*Check1* You had a relatively good opening - not particularly strong - but just enough to have the reader curious to know more about the characters and what brought them to that situation.
*Check2* You have done a good job telling about Pat and the kind of boy he is. We get to learn of his determination, his strength, his weaknesses and what drives him in the end. The reader comes to follow this young man through the different stages of his life. Good job.
*Check3* The plot is fairly solid although all the pain and hardships eventually has to make one wonder just how much can a kid take. But to be fair, such situations do happen in the real world. You definitely do a good job bringing that to life in this story.

*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*

>>“What possibly could be wrong?” Pat contemplated
(Although it's not set in stone, I believe the usual phrase is: "What could possibly be wrong?" Pat contemplated.)

>>He strained to hear the conversation going on in the other room, and as he eavesdropped on the conversation,
(Be wary of repetitions in a sentence especially if they follow each other so closely. I'd suggest deleting the second phrase so it becomes: He strained to hear the conversation going on in the other room, and as he eavesdropped, he was able to catch a few words.)

>> “….Sarah...don’t worry.” he heard his father
(Change the period to a comma. See "A Guide to Punctuation [E] for better explanation on how to use commas in dialogue.)

>>As his dad explained the situation, he felt a pit in his stomach
(That phrase has already been used and now reads as redundant. I'd suggest using something else to describe the way he felt. Perhaps 'a sickening/queasy sensation in his stomach' or something along those lines. Try to mix things up a little.)

>>But, he couldn’t hold it back
(No need for a comma in that phrase)

>>concentrating and asked him what as(was) wrong,

>>Sarah continued to vigorously and enthusiastically send out her resume (,) but it seemed that everyone

>>As Pat listened as to what his father had to say

>>as they knew that he would adept(adapt) well to this difficult
adept = Very skilled.
adapt = To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation.
In the context of your sentence, you can see that the second word fits better.


>>Pat would wake up before the sun rose just to get some more practice time in where there weren’t any other kids on the courts.
(This was an awkwardly phrased sentence. I'd suggest re-writing this to: Pat would wake up before the sun rose just to get some practice time on the courts before the other kids arrived.)

>>His mother tried many times to sit down and have him explain that everything was going to turn out all right
(A bit of confusion here. Was Pat the one explaining that things would be all right or was that the mother's job? *Confused* If it's vice versa, then the sentence should be written as: His mother tried many times to sit him down and explain that everything was going to turn out all right. See the difference?)

>>Pat knew that if his father didn’t get better, and his mother still couldn’t find a new job,
(Another bit of confusion...didn't you mention in a paragraph above that the mother had begun working in a supermarket? Which meant she had found a job...even though it might not be her dream one at the moment.)

>>The doctors gave him and(an) even stronger antibiotic, which fought off

>>“Had he already been taken away?” they both thought.
(When a character 'thinks', it's usually advisable to put them in either single quotation marks (for North American writers) or do without them at all. In other words, Has he already been taken away? they both thought. or 'Has he already been taken away?' they both thought.)

>>I will always be comforting(comfort) you in difficult times and encourage you

>>surpassing all the other applicants, even (though) they all went to better high

>>and how difficult they were to(for) him to get through

>>I'd suggest italicizing the letter from Dad to Pat, so it's more distinct from the rest of the narrative.

>>The last two paragraphs felt rushed and even though it turned out to be a happy ending, one has to wonder what and how his mother managed to survive or pull out of her predicament.

>>Another thing you might want to consider is writing more dialogue especially in a story like this. There were some scenes that could have used more 'interaction' and believe me, it draws the reader in and makes the story even more interesting. The reader actually gets to 'hear' the voices of these characters and can relate a bit more to them.

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

Despite the errors pointed out, you do have a rather touching and inspiring story of strength, love and determination. This is a story of how one can overcome any obstacle that faces him or her and rise above it in the end. You just need to work on a few more edits and I have no doubt this will be a gem! Thanks for sharing and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Hallo jobs not cheese! !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work Safe Passage to the Other Side

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs and dialogue making the story more presentable to the reader. Personally, I don't really like the indigo font used - too bright for my poor sensitive eyes - especially since it's used for the entire story. *Smile*

*Note*Content: A young girl living on an Isle comes face to face with creatures of the night. What do they want with her and how can she get rid of them without hurting herself?

*Note*Pluses +

*Check1* I must say I'm impressed at your writing skills considering your age. And being an SK fan is an added bonus! It's obvious that his writing and influence shows in your work. The build-up of suspense and descriptions of the surroundings and the events that take place in story was well done.
*Check2* Your main character was well fleshed out for the first chapter...well since this seems as if there's going to be more written, I think you did a fairly good job allowing the reader to see things through the narrator, giving her physical attributes that we can identify with.
*Check3* The opening paragraph of the story is relatively strong, although you want to try something that's eye-catching and grabs the reader's attention right off the bat. The closing paragraph was much better. It leaves the reader in suspense, eager to know what happens next.

*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*

>>I'm not into hoodoo,(voodoo??)
(Not sure if that was a play on words)

>>You can here(hear) their whispered pleas,

>>thought that vampires
>>and where Vampires
(Consistency. 'vampires' should not be capitalized)

>> Where it some times feels as though
('sometimes' should be one word)

>>covering the ground and trees a like a veil.

>>The(y) sounded like voices speaking

>>and seemed to have no preticular(particular)

>>Then she disipeared(disappeared) and I fell

>>more then(than) a little puzzled as to what was

>>I pondered what was happening there(here) on Italy Island
(Since the girl is still on the Island, I believe? *Confused*)

>>The image of the creature(')s silky

*Star**Bullet**Star**Bullet**Star*

You have a good storyline going and it's clear that you have an idea of what you plan to do with your character. However, you should make sure you do a proofread of your story by using the 'spell check' option in whatever word program you use to catch those little spelling errors. Good job all the same! You're quite talented and I hope you keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of She The Gladiola  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hallo Kate !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between stanzas making the poem more presentable to the reader.

*Note*Content: Wow, I liked this. Loved the metaphorical turn this took and I could easily attribute it to sibling rivalry, except for the last stanza that turned things around...or does it? Hmmm.

All in all, the eternal feelings of jealousy, of being buried beneath the brilliance of another, or being seen as non-existent when someone else steals your thunder seems to be the theme of this piece, and yet at the end the almost bittersweet and yet sad reality of the poet's feelings for this other person is quite evident.

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I enjoyed this poem very much and dare say you did a good job despite it being your first attempt. Thanks for sharing and keep on writing. *Smile*

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Review of struck  
Rated: E | (3.5)
Hallo !*Smile* I will be reviewing your work Struck

Overall Impression:

*Note*Format – Good spacing between paragraphs making the story more presentable to the reader. However, you might want to consider reducing the use of ellipses in your story. It can become a bit distracting after a while.

*Note*Content: This is a monologue, a short little snippet of the writer's feelings with that all encompassing emotion known as love. How did she feel after experiencing it for the first time? And what lessons has she learned from it?

*Note*Pluses + You are able to share something rather personal with your readers with this piece. I'm not quite sure of the life-changing experience you went through, and you do touch on something that should resonate with many of us: Life cannot be all good, it does hurt me a lot, but life helped me learn things I didn’t know from the start. Indeed, Life is a harsh professor who can be quite cruel and yet healing at the same time.

*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*

>>As mentioned earlier, try to reduce the use of the ellipses (.....) in your story. It's okay to use it, but too much and it just becomes distracting to the reader.

>>Two long years of endless patience-challenging events had(have) past

>>and I’m proud to conquer(have conquered) such test(s) in my life.
(In fact, joining the two lines above, you should have something like: Two long years of endless patience-challenging events have passed, and I'm proud to have conquered such tests in my life. See the difference?)

>>Someone who knows what is the difference between reality and fantasy

>>Things had(have) changed since I’ve met this person
(Change of tense. I notice this a lot in your story)

>>Before, I’m(I was) merely an idealistic idiot,
(Same as above)

>>Does happiness really struck me?
(Re-write to: Did happiness really strike me?)

>>Does love did it also to you?
(Re-write to: Does love also do that to you? or Did love also do that to you?)

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Overall, this was a very sweet and romantic little dedication to the person who means a lot to you and I thank you for sharing it with us. You just need to work on a few more edits and it will be an even better read. Keep on writing! *Smile*

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