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#4862554

Review of Navy Jet Accident Kills Two  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Apr 1, 2026 at 6:10am

Length:   1,504 Characters | 1,382 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE STORY A emotional look at two Navy jet pilots who were killed in a training accident. WHAT I LIKED I liked the character voice. It was rich and honest and drew me into the story. POV NARRATION/TENSE This is told in the 1st person by an unnamed narrator. Past tense is used in the story. DIALOGUE The dialogue accents the narration. OPENING PARAGRAPH The opening paragraph did a good job setting the tone for the story. CHARACTERS Unnnamed narrator - our narrator goes through a gambit of emotions when she finds out her friends were killed in the accident. She's a character a lot of us can empathize with. FLOW & PACING The opening delivered the bad news, the middle had us struggling right along with our narrator and the ending left the reader on a hopeful note. MECHANICS I did not notice and spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The title fits the story. The note at the beginning helped to frame the story for the reader. This vignette was a heart retching peek as to how death and dying can effect us all in different ways. A gripping read. A Bee Hive Review for the Veterans Group Challenge for March 2026

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#4862347

Review of A Fiber Optic Christmas  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: 13+ ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 30, 2026 at 7:11pm

Length:   1,866 Characters | 1,729 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. I just want to note, this story is with an account that was last seen on WDC in 2010. THE STORY A family decides to buy an artificial tree for Christmas, but it's not an easy decision which one to get. WHAT I LIKED I loved the character voice. It made the story easy to read and enjoy. POV NARRATION/TENSE This is told in the 1st person by an unnamed narrator. Past tense is used in the story. DIALOGUE The dialogue accents the narration. Dialogue tags were used appropriately. OPENING PARAGRAPH The opening paragraph sets up the challenge - a family decides to buy an artificial tree after years of a real one, but it's not an easy decision to make. CHARACTERS Mom, Dad, and the narrator. All of them are likable and relatable, which makes the story click. FLOW & PACING The opening set up the challenge, the middle set on a solution and end made the reader smile. Well done. MECHANICS I did not notice and spelling/punctuation mistakes. My only suggestion here, and it's minor and a matter of style - maybe increase the font a little to make it easier on the eyes. PARTING THOUGHTS The title fits the story. I especially liked the ending where Dad was talked into... (I don't want to spoil it). This is a nice, light hearted Christmas tale and very enjoyable. It was written in 2001 and last modified in 2006, so it's 20 years old. Despite the age, it's still a story that will connect with readers, especially those who enjoy the Christmas spirit. An Angel Army Review

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#4862177

Review of Halloween 2008 word search  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 29, 2026 at 6:59pm

Length:   1,057 Characters | 964 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE WORD SEARCH A word search with a Halloween theme. WHAT I LIKED The words that were used were more on the fun and lighter side of Halloween. ENGAGING The word search was very engaging. Even if it's not Fall or Halloween the selection of the words made the puzzle fun. VARIETY There were a lot of good word choices and the puzzle stayed on theme well. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The introduction is rather basic and my suggestion would be to spice it up a bit to make it more attractive (I found this on the random section). That said the member hasn't been on since July 2010, so while the introduction might not get the 'nutmeg' needed, this is a still a fun puzzle to solve. An Angel Army Review

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#4861771

Review of Deserted Island  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: ASR ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 26, 2026 at 8:48am

Length:   1,554 Characters | 1,463 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE POLL The poll asks an intriguing question - If you were stuck on a desert island who would you want to be on the island with you? WHAT I LIKED There are some good options for the answers and I find the poll taker has to pause and really think about the answer. In that regard, the poll does a good job with employing critical thinking skills. ENGAGING I thought the question was very engaging and I tried not to think to hard about Lord of the Flies when evaluating my answer. VARIETY There were a some very good choices listed as an answer the poll taker could select. There was even an other option. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS I was very impressed that this poll had collected a total of 837 votes since it was created in June 2001. I might suggest using a graphic or a giphy in the introduction to establish tone or better set the theme of the poll, if doable, however, I did note that this member had not been on since 2010, curious about the modification. If anything, there looks to be some intriguing content in their port, including this poll. I'd love to see more. Overall, this is a poll that lingers as the poll taker might ponder the other available answers. An Angel Army Review

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#4861698

Review of The Lover's House  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  

Rated: 13+ ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 25, 2026 at 6:35pm

Length:   3,378 Characters | 3,144 w/o WritingML

"Journey Through Genres: Official Contest"  Official Judge's Review My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering Journey Through Genres. THE GENRE The Gothic genre got it’s start in the late 18th century and blends horror, romance, and the supernatural. What I like about the Gothic genre is how it explores the darker elements of human nature. I’m looking for the following in your story: Setting: I’m looking for a decaying, old, haunted, isolated setting. This can be an old castle, mansion, or remote landscapes. Atmosphere: I’m looking for a sense of dread and tension. The gothic genre usually build atmosphere through a reflection of the weather such as storms, mists, or darkness. Unexplained events: Gothic hints at supernatural occurrences, but when revealed have a natural explanation. Characters: The characters are usually young. Women tend to be naïve or painted as damsels in distress. The man is usually broody with anti-hero overtones. Plot devices: These can include secret rooms, visions, dreams, old manuscripts which help build suspense and tension in the story. Emotions: Emotions such as terror, awe, love, despair and obsessions are usually heightened, again to build suspense and tension. THE STORY Julian Thorne wants to save an old house that’s been in his family for years, but it was built on a ocean cliff and the ocean wants it back. He hires Maya Vance, a historical architect to assist in his project. WHAT I LIKED This story embodied modern day gothic to the “tee.” GOTHIC ELEMENTS: The house is hunched against the perpetual California fog, and damp with dew. Its also dark, as the wiring was salt-eaten. Julian and Maya are young – Julian is the owner, brooding and quiet, Maya is sharp and up to challenge of trying to save the house. She’s no damsel in distress, but confident in her abilities, giving this story a modern, gothic twist. The house itself is the plot device, with salt-worn rooms and a foundation that aches to go back to the sea. As Maya unlocks the secrets of the house, Julian is drawn to her. Their attraction is heightened by the dark ambience of the residence. DESCRIPTIONS The descriptions are succinct and to the point all while painting a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. For example: “Its gardens were a graveyard of roses, their petals soft as a bruise, their stems armored in thorns and salt-scale.” CHARACTERS Julian and Maya. Julian is rich, yet he feels he must save the house his ancestors left him. Maya is practical and honest, yet knows that ultimately whatever decision Julian must make it must be his. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS I have no suggestions for improvement. This story had me feeling like I was reading a Victoria Holt novel. Overall, a haunting gothic tale that will resonate with the reader long after they’ve finished it. This review is associated with FORUM Steph Bee's Honey Pit   (E) OCT 2026 - hang out with the Bees & enjoy the Flowers. NEW challenge for OCT 2026 is OUT! #1474097 by SpookyBee

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#4861697

Review of The House That Would Not Forget  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 25, 2026 at 6:35pm

Length:   3,208 Characters | 2,928 w/o WritingML

"Journey Through Genres: Official Contest"  Official Judge's Review My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering Journey Through Genres. THE GENRE The Gothic genre got its start in the late 18th century and blends horror, romance, and the supernatural. What I like about the Gothic genre is how it explores the darker elements of human nature. I’m looking for the following in your story: Setting: I’m looking for a decaying, old, haunted, isolated setting. This can be an old castle, mansion, or remote landscapes. Atmosphere: I’m looking for a sense of dread and tension. The gothic genre usually build atmosphere through a reflection of the weather such as storms, mists, or darkness. Unexplained events: Gothic hints at supernatural occurrences, but when revealed have a natural explanation. Characters: The characters are usually young. Women tend to be naïve or painted as damsels in distress. The man is usually broody with anti-hero overtones. Plot devices: These can include secret rooms, visions, dreams, old manuscripts which help build suspense and tension in the story. Emotions: Emotions such as terror, awe, love, despair and obsessions are usually heightened, again to build suspense and tension. THE STORY Clara inherits Blackridge Manor and has a choice – keep the mansion which is dying under its own weight or demolish it. WHAT I LIKED I enjoyed the ending. Sometimes it’s easier than you think to do the right thing. GOTHIC ELEMENTS: The setting had a manor that was decaying on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean. This line summed up with the atmosphere: “Dust floated in the air like pale spirits.” The east wing had always been forbidden which contributed to atmosphere and plot devices. A creepy knocking hints at the supernatural. Clara is the main character who inherits the manor. Her aunt, who is older tries to get her to keep the manor, leading to high emotional tension. DESCRIPTIONS The descriptions put the reader in the setting. I especially liked: “The night wind battered the house. The sea roared against the cliffs.” CHARACTERS Clara is a strong will heroine who is put under some pressure by her aunt. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling mistakes. If anything, I might tighten up the dialogue tags. For example as written: “What is this place?” Clara demanded, her voice shaking. My suggestion: “What is this place?” Clara’s voice shook, betraying her unease. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS I have no suggestion improvement. Good job offering a natural solution for a supernatural element. The story had a nice foreboding element and I liked Clara as a character. Overall, a strong gothic tale. This review is associated with FORUM Steph Bee's Honey Pit   (E) OCT 2026 - hang out with the Bees & enjoy the Flowers. NEW challenge for OCT 2026 is OUT! #1474097 by SpookyBee

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#4861688

Review of Misunderstood  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (3.5)

Given:   Mar 25, 2026 at 6:28pm

Length:   2,314 Characters | 2,109 w/o WritingML

"Journey Through Genres: Official Contest"  Official Judge's Review My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering Journey Through Genres. THE GENRE The Gothic genre got its start in the late 18th century and blends horror, romance, and the supernatural. What I like about the Gothic genre is how it explores the darker elements of human nature. I’m looking for the following in your story: Setting: I’m looking for a decaying, old, haunted, isolated setting. This can be an old castle, mansion, or remote landscapes. Atmosphere: I’m looking for a sense of dread and tension. The gothic genre usually build atmosphere through a reflection of the weather such as storms, mists, or darkness. Unexplained events: Gothic hints at supernatural occurrences, but when revealed have a natural explanation. Characters: The characters are usually young. Women tend to be naïve or painted as damsels in distress. The man is usually broody with anti-hero overtones. Plot devices: These can include secret rooms, visions, dreams, old manuscripts which help build suspense and tension in the story. Emotions: Emotions such as terror, awe, love, despair and obsessions are usually heightened, again to build suspense and tension. THE STORY A emotionally misunderstood daughter runs to her grandmother for solace and understanding. WHAT I LIKED I liked this line a lot: "If you want her to trust you, then stop trying to repaint her." It really speaks to what's inside a person's heart. GOTHIC ELEMENTS: There is a lot of heightened emotions and anxiety over Libby's choice of expression. CHARACTERS Grandma is the core character, willing to accept her granddaughter, Libby, as she is. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS This was a modern day character driven story that will tug on the heartstrings. This review is associated with the Bee Hive.

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#4861537

Review of camping  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 24, 2026 at 7:01pm

Length:   1,086 Characters | 968 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE WORD SEARCH A word search with a camping theme. WHAT I LIKED It's been a while since I went camping, but this word search brought back a lot of good memories, especially cooking with a dutch oven. ENGAGING This word search was very engaging. If you enjoy camping, you'll enjoy hunting down all the items you need for a good campout! VARIETY There were a lot of good choices that stayed on theme with being in the outdoors. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS I might suggest spicing up the introduction a little bit with a graphic or giphy, though I did notice the last time this member was on the site was in 2007. Overall, a fun puzzle that will have you jonesing for a campout! An Angel Army Review

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#4861158

Review of Star Trek Voyager Wordsearch  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 22, 2026 at 2:51am

Length:   1,140 Characters | 1,036 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE WORD SEARCH This is a word search based on Star Trek Voyager. WHAT I LIKED I remember watching Voyager when it first came on and I enjoyed it, so this word search brought back some good memories. ENGAGING I thought the word search was very engaging. I had a fun finding the different characters and remembering how much they were a part of the show. VARIETY There were a good variety of words that stayed on topic including quadrant and caretaker. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS My only suggestion would be to flesh out the introduction a bit more. Maybe include a Voyager giphy or explain a little bit about the motivation to create the word search and deepen the connection with the puzzle taker. Overall, a lot of fun for Star Trek fans. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4861156

Review of Watercolor Memories  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 22, 2026 at 2:37am

Length:   1,588 Characters | 1,458 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE STORY An artist/photographer captures a stampede of wild horses against the ocean's shore. WHAT I LIKED The author did a wonderful job painting an image with words. POV NARRATION/TENSE This is told in the 1st person by an unnamed narrator. Past tense is used in the story. OPENING PARAGRAPH The opening paragraph made my heart skip a beat. "They" were running toward me. I hoped to avoid them as welL! CHARACTERS The main character is a photographer who has the opportunity of a lifetime to photograph wild horses running free, enjoying the water, untamed in nature. FLOW & PACING The opening put the photographer and the reader in the heart of the action as the horses ran toward them. The middle revealed how the horses enjoyed nature. The end had the photographer trying to paint the horses as she remembered them. MECHANICS I did not notice and spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The title fits the story. There's a nice, warm, rich storytelling voice filled with reverence for nature and the majesty of the horses. I especially loved this line: "I was painting the memory." Memories are not easy paint, and yet painting that moment meant the word to the photographer. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4861036

Review of Lavender Teddy Bear Named Prince Poem  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)

Given:   Mar 21, 2026 at 7:32am

Length:   1,085 Characters | 949 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE POEM A heartfelt tribute poem dedicated to Prince, the musical artist. WHAT I LIKED I loved the sincerity in the writer's voice. Prince was an amazing guitarist and a wonderful musician. STRUCTURE This is a free form poem. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. DESCRIPTIONS I liked: "He is lavender with a cute bow around his neck. A gift from my husband," I could easily picture the gift, given in love and comfort. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS The opening invites the reader in as they talk about their teddy bear. The reader wants to find out more and why this teddy bear is so special. Prince was a special artist. This is a nice poem dedicated to him. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4860983

Review of Chuck Norris  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 20, 2026 at 6:39pm

Length:   1,181 Characters | 1,077 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE WORD SEARCH This word search is a welcomed tribute to Chuck Norris. WHAT I LIKED Chuck Norris will always be remembered for Walker, Texas Ranger, but his acting and his love of the martial arts was inspiring to others and I'm glad I found this today. ENGAGING The word search was very engaging and it covered Chuck Norris's life and career very well. VARIETY There were a lot of good words reflective of his vast work and the puzzle did a good job staying on theme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS My only suggestion would be to add a graphic or giphy to the introduction, or maybe even a YouTube clip of Chuck in action. The heartfelt words in the introduction really sum up how many of us feel. RIP Action Hero. You will be missed. Overall, a wonderful tribute to Chuck and his work. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4860518

Review of A Genre Called Romance  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: 13+ ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 17, 2026 at 10:36am

Length:   1,904 Characters | 1,766 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE STORY "Skinny," aka "potterhad," aka "Scavali," is stuck in detention with Gothic4ever and they share quite a moment. WHAT I LIKED This is a great character driven story about the soft points in life. I really enjoyed it. POV NARRATION/TENSE This is told in the 1st person by Scavali. Past tense is used in the story. DIALOGUE The dialogue accents the narration. OPENING PARAGRAPH The opening paragraph sets up the drama - Scavali is stuck in detention with the person he likes the least, but to his surprise, they end up having a thing or two in common. CHARACTERS Scavali & Gothic4ever. What I really enjoyed was that as the story starts out, the reader sees the surface. What what do people tend to do like Mr. Peppers? Judge the surface. But as the story progresses, there's a wonderful layered approached that really opens up the characters. Once you get to know them, there's a "Breakfast Club," vibe. FLOW & PACING The opening set up the dilemma - how is Scavali going to get through detention with Her? The middle really reveals the characters and the ending leaves the reader on a "feel good" note. MECHANICS I did not notice and spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The title fits the story. While there's no rock 'em sock em action, the story shines with great characterization as Scavali and Gothic open up to a side of themselves that's honest, raw, and even gritty. My only suggestion would be to maybe add "teen" to the genre selection in the intro block. An Angel Army Review

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#4860478

Review of Holiday Search!  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.0)

Given:   Mar 16, 2026 at 10:57pm

Length:   1,157 Characters | 1,022 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. I found this word search using the completely random feature. THE WORD SEARCH A word search about the December holidays, Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanza. WHAT I LIKED A little Christmas is welcomed any time of the year! ENGAGING The word search was very engaging. All the words stayed on theme with the December holidays and as I hunted for the words, I could feel the good vibes. VARIETY There were a lot of good choices that embodied the holidays MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS My only suggestion would be to spice up the introduction to heighten the mood and introduction, but I noticed the last time the member was on WDC was 11/24/2008, so that might not be an option. Overall, it's a fun puzzle with good holiday cheer. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4860382

Review of Packing for Maui  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 16, 2026 at 5:54am

Length:   1,549 Characters | 1,428 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. First Impressions I'll be honest - the title sucked me in. Doesn't Packing for Maui sound like fun? I think a vacation to Hawaii is a great away. As I read the poem, I got the impression the writer was daydreaming a bit as they packed in anticipation of the big day. Structure This is a free form poem with no apparent rythme scheme. The poem's tone came across as a stream of consciousness voice. Mechanics I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Descriptions I especially liked: "I am unmatched, living a pajama life-, clashing only works in home office." I thought the use of pajama life was a great visual. How many of us just lounge around the house in our pajamas, especially if we're working from home. I had a note next to the above line of "ordinary life" and in the totality of the stanza, I got the vibe of living an ordinary life while daydreaming about Maui. Suggestions/Parting Thoughts I have no suggestions for improvement. I got the impression that real life intruded on the daydreaming, but what a distraction, ah, daydream. . The poem is full of longing and wistfulness as the writer packs for Maui, I was right there with them stuffing my own suitcase. An Angel Army Review FORUM Angel Review Forum  (ASR) Read, Review, Rate and Record all items read by the Army Angels. #1188311 by iKïyå§amaRius de Romanus

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#4859928

Review of Summer Grass  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 12, 2026 at 2:58pm

Length:   1,506 Characters | 1,308 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE POEM A poem was about a blade grass hanging onto life. WHAT I LIKED I liked how the poem told a story and I enjoyed the ending. STRUCTURE This is free form poem. There is no apparent rythme scheme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. DESCRIPTIONS I liked: "Withering in the oppressive heat" The line is succinct and to the point using an active description. Withering implies a struggle and we come to understand the blade is grasping for life in the oppressive heat. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS I liked the title, as I'm drawn to nature poems. The theme, for me, was nature vs. nature. It's nature's cycle to born, to thrive, to grow old and die all against environmental challenges. The opening pulled me in, curious about what was going to happen to the blade of grass and it kept me reading. The ending left the reader on a hopeful note. There's a depth to the poem behind just the story which gives the reader pause to go deeper. Great story, honest message. Image #1174945 over display limit. -?- FORUM Anniversary Reviews  (E) Help members celebrate another year of membership by sending them Anniversary Reviews. #1565040 by Spooky o.m. Osaka, Japan

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#4859588

Review of Inspiration, Determination, Motivation  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 10, 2026 at 8:53am

Length:   1,293 Characters | 1,122 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE CNOTE COLLECTION This collection has various inspirational quotes to motivate when you might be feeling a little down. WHAT I LIKED My favorite cnote was: Don't throw in the towel. Use it to wipe your face. ENGAGING The collection was very engaging with different quotes for different moods which required a different type of inspiration/motivation. VARIETY There were a lot of choices for notes. Most notes used simple imagery, keeping the focus on the words and the message. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS I have no suggestions for improvement. I thought the cost for the notes were appropriate for quality. The introduction did a good job setting the tone and expectations. If you know a friend who could use a little pick me up, this is a great collection to check out. An Anniversary Group Review Image #1174945 over display limit. -?-

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#4859450

Review of Fur Babies C-Notes - Dogs  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 9, 2026 at 12:41pm

Length:   1,307 Characters | 1,137 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE CNOTE COLLECTION A collection of cnotes with cute doggies. WHAT I LIKED I loved the warmhearted messages of the cnotes. I especially liked: "thank you for the review," "thank you for being a friend with the 2 doggies," and the vacation cnote. ENGAGING I thought the cnotes were very engaging. There were lots of cute poses used for the cnotes. It was hard to choose one I would use because they're all so cute. VARIETY There was a nice variety of dog breeds and lots of cnote options to choose from. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The introduction uses a warmhearted photo of dogs to set the tone/mood/feel of the collection. I would totally recommend this collection to send thank you cnotes if you appreciated a review you recieved. If you're a dog lover, you'll enjoy this collection. An Anniversary Group Review Image #1256157 over display limit. -?-

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#4859443

Review of The Storm from Atlantis  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  

Rated: 13+ ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 9, 2026 at 11:53am

Length:   2,054 Characters | 1,938 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE STORY While exploring the Mid Atlantic Atlantis Massif, a massive build up of heat threatens the U.K. WHAT I LIKED There's a nice blending of genres here. You have the hint of romance with Anna and James, but you also have the scientific side and how it threatens a nation. POV NARRATION/TENSE This is told in the third person omnisicent. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately. DIALOGUE There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. Dialogue tags are used appropriately. The dialogue does a good job amping up the emotional undertones of the story. DESCRIPTIONS The descriptions set the scenes well. I especially liked: "The sub made it into the shelter of the Portsmouth Naval base on the European side of the Isle of Wight which bore the brunt of the waves and the wind at this time." I could picture waves crashing onto the shore and wind shaking the sub. SETTING TIME: modern day PLACE: mainly, the ocean. This is something that is clarified for the reader. CHARACTERS Anna Anna is attentive to her job and realizes how drastic the situation is. James comes through as a stand up guy and the supporting cast came across as genuine. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling mistakes. I might suggest a minor edit for punctuation. I spoted a missed period or two. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS The story is compact and moves fast. Some of the scientific jargon was a bit over my head as a reader, But I didn't think it weighed the story down. As a reader, it did leave me wanting more and I think that was mentioned as a plot point in the notes. Overall, this is an edgy story that will leave readers wondering what happens next. An Angel Army Review

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#4859318

Review of C-Notes creations for all occasions  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 8, 2026 at 11:43am

Length:   1,177 Characters | 998 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE FOLDER This folder contains the author's collection of Cnotes. WHAT I LIKED The folder has a nice variety of Cnote Collections to choose from from Valentines, to Thank Yous, to Holidays. ENGAGING The folder is very engaging. There is a nice smattering of collections to choose from and the images are very crisp and visually striking. VARIETY There was a good variety. There was even a collection for adults. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The introduction has a nice graphic that attracts attention and a succinct paragraph that sums up the theme and purpose of the folder. Well done. This is a great folder to bookmark if you enjoy giving Cnotes. An Anniversary Group Review Image #1256157 over display limit. -?-

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#4859221

Review of Holiday C-Notes  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (5.0)

Given:   Mar 7, 2026 at 11:24am

Length:   1,205 Characters | 1,027 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE CNOTE COLLECTION A whismical, fun collection of cnotes for the December holidays. WHAT I LIKED I laughed hard when I saw the cnote with the 2 snowmen saying they smelled carrots! ENGAGING The collection is very engaging and I can see where it would be hard to choose between which cnote you would want to send. VARIETY There were a lot of good choices that captures the essence of the holidays and stays on theme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS The images were crisp and clear and I thought the prices were comparable with the quality of the cnotes. This is a great collection with lots of warm hearted holiday messages. I highly recommend this collection for holiday cnotes! An Anniversary Group Review Image #1256157 over display limit. -?-

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#4859025

Review of Classical Birthday CNotes  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Anniversary Reviews Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (4.5)

Given:   Mar 6, 2026 at 12:14am

Length:   1,094 Characters | 924 w/o WritingML

HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews"  My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE CNOTE COLLECTION A collection of Cnotes that expresses birthday wishes. WHAT I LIKED The birthday cnotes had a warmhearted flower theme with sweet and sincere messages. ENGAGING The collection was very engaging and offered heartfelt wishes for a wonderful birthday. VARIETY There was a nice collection of notes with different flowers, colors, and messages. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS I thought the price was reasonable for the notes. This is a nice collection that is perhaps a tad less visual than the other collections I visited, but the messages will touch the heart. An Anniversary Group Review Image #1256157 over display limit. -?-

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#4859023

Review of On line Cupid  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Bard's Hall Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (1.5)

Given:   Mar 5, 2026 at 11:50pm

Length:   2,185 Characters | 1,903 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2026. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for: Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID! Descriptions are pretty slam worthy. Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL! Cringe worthy. Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem. This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2026! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified. Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness! Ack! The Visuals!! A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners. And now... onto the review.... THE POEM Cupid is kinda' like a bad stalker who doesn't get the message and doesn't really dress to impress. WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY: SLAM: BAD. Cupid is: stalks the writer's blog sends inappropriate rude pictures lips that are too red for a guy Slams are descriptively bad. The visuals made me shiver. My only suggestion would be that when he flung his arms out wide, a nastily hairy chest probably would have made my lips pucker. STRUCTURE This is a poem with 6 four line stanzas and an ABAB rythme scheme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS After reading this poem I thought Cupid was better off on Tinder, too! Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2026 Contest.

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#4859020

Review of Et Tu, Cupid - 20 Lines - February 2026  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Bard's Hall Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (1.5)

Given:   Mar 5, 2026 at 11:42pm

Length:   2,209 Characters | 1,937 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2026. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for: Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID! There's a slam or two. Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL! It's awful enough. Lawrence Welk was the "slam" dunk. Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem. This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2026! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified. Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness! There's some funny kinda cringe here. A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners. And now... onto the review.... THE POEM Cupid is a lil' flyin' pest. WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY: SLAM: BAD. Cupid is: a lil' flyin' pest has wack aim The slams are just "bad," but I was hoping for more. I will say though they are funny, colorful, and bad poetry worthy descriptions. I feel bad for the garden gnome and the toaster oven. And I wish no one on Lawrence Welk. STRUCTURE This is a poem with 5 four line stanzas and who needs a rythme scheme? MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS There are 2 slams but it's the havoc Cupid causes that makes the reader regurgitate. Best line: My fridge proposed to the garden gnome. The horror. Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2026 Contest.

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#4859019

Review of Cupid is Stupid (a badly written poem)  

Review by SpookyBee

In affiliation with Bard's Hall Group  

Rated: E ★★★★★ | (1.5)

Given:   Mar 5, 2026 at 11:27pm

Length:   2,335 Characters | 2,047 w/o WritingML

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2026. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for: Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID! Slams are present & there are a couple interesting descriptions. Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL! It's awful enough. Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem. This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2026! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified. Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness! It's an interesting mix of creative farts, wine, and cringe. A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners. And now... onto the review.... THE POEM Cupid is stupid and leaves the writer in tears with his stinky dart farts and sticky arts. WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY: SLAM: BAD. Cupid is: Stupid Flings darts like stinky farts Stupid Steeps brains in cheap wine While the slams are "bad" (Stupid) it is the creative description that augments the stupidity. STRUCTURE This is a poem with 6 four line stanzas and an AABB rythme scheme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS There's a lot of Stupid here, so I might suggest dressing it up a bit. For example: Cupid is rotten egg stench stupid or Cupid is green buger stupid A little creative badness goes a long way. Still, I wouldn't want to be hit with a stinky fart dart. Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2026 Contest.