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Review of Jingle Bells  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi AmyJo-me, myself, and I *Wave*

I don't understand how I missed this one. You created this Word Search on December 15th! *Shock2*

Well I'm fixing that now!

Sleighing Right In:

This is a fun sing alog with Frank Sinatra WS puzzle. What better way to get in the mood for the season. Okay, I'm a little late--but I never get tired of the Christmas spirit. *StarfishY*

Laughing All The Way:

All the words one must uncover in the puzzle are based on this beloved by children, song that raises their little voices to heights we adults love to hear. The excitement is there! *Santahat*

There are 20 words/groups of words to uncover. Of course throwing in longer groups of words stretches the puzzle space very well. Since there are 20 to uncover, not the max of 25, there are many blank spaces with similarities to words needing to be found. But those little traps soon got discovered by me--the Word Search witch of WDC! *Rolling*

Over The Fields We Go:

I enjoyed working this puzzle. I loved the included video of Frank Sinatra singing his version of the classic.

Oh What Fun:

Great job!

Until next time--Puzzle on!

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi New Year Ninjas 🥷🏻🍾 *Wave*

I don't know where this one was hiding out--I found it! *Banana*

*Monkey*Jumping Right In:

This Word search puzzle contains names of characters who play doctors on "The Big Bang Theory." Not having watched the series, myself, I had to attack the unfamiliar names from the limb I've been hanging onto whenever I deal with monkeys. *TreeCypress**Monkey*

Furthermore:

There are 25 names to uncover. Most unfamiliar to me--but hey...what's in a name? I must admit, though that I saw one familiar name -- Bombay. I do remember Dr. Bombay on Bewitched. I guess since he was a witch's doctor, that would jump out at me!
*WitchHat*
*Ha*

Parting Thoughts:

This was fine puzzle with many diagonals to uncover. It makes it fun, though. A couple names hid for a bit--but I caught them! *Baseball*

Conclusion:

I'm glad I wandered out into the Browse By Type right down to Word Searches, because I might have saved this in an open tab--but it got removed one way or another. I knew I hadn't done all the WS puzzles that came out in December! *Sneaky*

Good job!

Until next time--Puzzle on!

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WebWitch *Witch*

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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hi Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 *Wave*

I made it here, finally to discover how to celebrate the New Year in Germany! *Fireworks3*

Jumping Into The Celebration:

Okay, I'm a little late. But, it takes some time put aside to tackle this Word Search puzzle. Yes, it contains German words. It's not so difficult when uncovering single words in German. But when words are combined ... well there's a whole lotta searching going on. *Ha* I'd say that usually, longer words can be found easier because there's only so much space to fit them. However, some longer words hid the shorter words inside them. Again--I like a challenge!

Furthermore:

This puzzle has 25 words or compund words to fine. Not only is it fun learning these German words, it's also great that you add the definition of them above the puzzle. Things like "Neujah" sound obvious. Many have an additional word alongside it. That's when refering to the definitions helps to know the rest of the story! Like Neujahrsbrezel is that huge New Year's pretzel that you made in your blog and shared with us. *Bigsmile*

Parting Thoughts:

I really enjoyed tackling this puzzle. Who knows? In some time I may even make a Gute Vorsätze to learn German! Can I resolve to do that? *Think*

Conclusion:

Great informative puzzle! Thank you for tagging me here!

Until next time--Puzzle on! ...*Witch*

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Review of Christmas Past  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello John

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window. Thank you for entering the December contest. *Bigsmile*

Initial Thoughts:

*Hourglass* "Christmas Past" is a good title for the story that follows. As the prompt suggests, Your character finds herself in a past time during Christmas. You pull the reader in a way-back time, perhaps a thousand years back. There was no limit to how far in the past you could take your reader in the rules.

Furthermore:

*Reading* You pull the reader into the character's fright at waking up in a time that's unfamiliar and nightmarish to her. She realizes it's ot a dream. She doesn't know who the other bed belongs to, if anyone. Vicious animal sounds are heard out in the vast snow-covered landscape. I could almost feel her heart beating out of her chest.

Observations:

Repetitive word used within consecutive sentences, the word "hewn and laden.":

rough-hewn beam stretched overhead, & Rebecca lay on a bed hewn from wood,

diffused light of a snow-laden morning. & diffused light of a snow-laden morning.

"laden" is another repeated favorite of yours in the story:

diffused light of a snow-laden morning

Towering, ancient pines, their branches heavily laden with snow

branches of a snow-laden bush

Although these repeats were not within the same paragraph, the mind picks up the word being repeated.Why? because it's a descriptive word less commonly used. It's a great word--but overuse tends to cheapen it. *Sob*

Parting Thoughts/Suggestions:

This story was quite eerie. Enough to make one's skin crawl! I fear this woman's Christmas is doomed!

I think, the reader would love to know more. Does she finally resign herself to surviving in another world and time? A couple lines showing a bit of time passing and her survival instincts kicking-in with any available weapons, hunting gear, etc. It is not a necessity as per any rules, but it would leave a satisfying ending for the reader. Thus, this story could be added on to one day. *ThumbsUpGreen*

Conclusion:

A true thriller that keeps the reader in suspense!

Good job with the prompt--Good luck with the contest.

Until next time--Write on!

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*


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Review of Angel Feathers  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hello Amethyst Snow Angel

I'm here as a judge for "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering December's contest. *Bigsmile*

Overall Thoughts:

*Holly1* This is a very interesting take on the travel back to Christmas Past prompt. A lost time-traveling boy ends up far beyond the past he intended to visit. I could almost see what was coming as I saw that the location is in a desert and clothes were robes and head coverings for the mother. The clay oil lamp is a nice addition to stir the imagination along with figs, brown bread and honey. A description of a light, Mid-Eastern meal.

Furthermore:

*Sun*He met a young man when he knocked on a door and asked for help to get back to his time and place. He was invited in, fed and got educated on not messing around with magic. *Shock*


Observations:

"The new moon tonight marks twenty-five years since I was born." & "He was hardly more than a teenager, but his eyes met mine with a solemn, quiet wisdom, mature beyond his years."These two lines seem to contradict his age. Was he a teen or a grown man in his twenties?"

..."I plunked down on a mushroom to size up the situation." Trying to imagine how big the mushroom must be to plunk down on. *Thought*

Suggestion:

He wore rough linen robes like he'd walked straight out of a nativity scene.
*Up*
I would hold off on this line. It will be obvious as one gets closer to the ending. You don't want to spoil the reveal too early on. *Wink*

Parting Thoughts:

*Hourglass* There are some striking parts that send chills up the spine to imagine. Also, there is a peaceful serenity that awakens within the boy. He got to meet a very important person who talked about God in Heaven and how He wouldn't like one of his children poking into a time where he didn't belong, and was never meant to be.

Conclusion:

The boy did ask for help to return to his time and was granted that. The man names Yeshua told him "our Father" would help him to get back home. He returned and buried the magic pebbles, thus not traveling to the past, again.

Quite a unique trip to Christmas past!

Good job with the prompt.

Until next--Write on!

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*


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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello Humming Bird

I'm here as a judge for "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering December's contest. *Bigsmile*

Initial Thoughts:

*LoveLetter* The title: Where Christmas Waited for Her, and brief description, She found true love in the past, lets the reader know this would be a Christmas romance in a time gone by.

Here, Maria awakens in a strange place and upon looking around, not in her time and definitely not in her own home.

The bells ringing in the church, the vintage clothing, all add to life in the 1800s in New England. She met Elias Carter who owned the town’s print shop. She was lost and baffled by her time travel and was offered a place to stay at the Carter house.

Setting:

*TorchL* The travel into Christmas Past brought Maria to Pine Hollow, Massachusetts — 1843 (That's around the time my house was built. *Smile*)

The scenes invoked a beautiful life of days gone by during Christmastime. Carols heard, candles in the windows glowing through. It's a beautiful thing.

Furthermore:

*Snow4* Maria was enjoying the warmth of the era but wondered how she would get back to her own time. She dreamed of two paths that could be taken. One lit in artificial light and quite noisy. The other a path lit by candles. She realized it would either lead her home to her time. Or, by selecting the candle-lit road, that would keep her permanently in the 1800s era.

Parting Thoughts:

It was indeed a romantic story. She chose where she sought to be the happiest. Very sweet ending!!!

Conclusion:

Great use of the prompt of traveling to the past at Christmastime.

Good luck in the contest.

Until next time--Write on! *Pencil*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Hi Reading, Spooky, StaiNed *Wave*

Thank you for tagging me to this kid-frightening Word Search puzzle! *Shock2*

Screaming Right In:

Oh, my gosh! I have heard of the Krampus, but never saw the movie. Now I have to get the video to see what happens to all those bad little kids! Scary as all get up! *Scared*

May drag naughty children to hell?!!! *Sob* What about naughty witches? Although I did make it on the "Nice" list this year! Phewww!

Furthermore:

This Krampus creature really sets out to frighten the naughties. At least when we were kids, Santa took care of both the naughty and the nice. We were only threatened with a lump of coal in our stockings. It never happened though. Parents used that threat for years. No way to calm down excited children when Christmas is approaching! *Laugh*

This puzzle contains 20 words of some horror-filled consequences to keep kids nice. If I had to face those above mentioned punishments--I'd be such a precious angel! This half-goat demon legend has been handed down from European folklore. It's worked it's way into our continent... to further the fright with all its might, keeping naughty kids up at night, with a bright burning light! *Fire**RollEyes*

Parting Thoughts:

That image of Krampus can't be unseen. I'm seriously gonna get the movie so I can get the horror-part of an anti-Santa Clause coming to town! Actually, sounds like a New Year flick since. Might as well start the year learning to be good. After all--I'm still a kid at heart! *Angelic*

Conclusion:

Loved the puzzle! *Bigsmile*
Good job!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle2*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Review of WEIHNACHTEN!  Open in new Window.
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Hi Olivia - time to QUILL 2265891 *Wave*

I found this Word Search puzzle from the list at "Wintry Writing Wonderland" Open in new Window.. *Bigsmile*

*Bell*Ringing Right In:

Oh, I loved doing this puzzle! There is something so enjoyable about finding German words that is fun! I can see the words that can be translated easily from German to to English. But then, English is a Germanic based language.

Furthermore:

This puzzle has 25 words/phrases related to German Advent and Christmas activities. My first approach when I saw the subject matter was to see if I could find some words before checking the list. I did rather well at the start. Then hitting the list to find the rest of them.

Parting Thoughts:

"Weihnachten" Christmas and the related words attached to it brought my imagination to Germany -- Weihnachts shopping! *Dollar*

Oh! Weihnachts baum! *XMasTree*

Thank you for creating this fun puzzle that brings the German spirit of Christmas alive joining the familie with Glühwein and Lebkuchen! *Glass**GingerBread*

Conclusion:

Yes! I did Viel Spaß! *Delight*

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle4*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi Maddie Stone <2026 Edition> *Wave*

I found your Word Search puzzle from the link dropped on the Newsfeed from Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka. It was entered in his holiday contest.

*Music2*Caroling Right In:

Yes, the music at Christmastime does get us in the mood for the holidays. People seem to be smiling more while doing their shopping and listening to the Christmas music playing.

This puzzle is based on some of those tunes we heart and hum: Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Away In the Manger, and Frosty the Snowman, Hark the Herald ...so many favorites!

Furthermore:

There are 25 words to uncover on the tile. It was a joyful time pulling out those various parts of the above mentioned lyrics. I moved along at fairly moderate rate. A couple words hid for a while. But I got them eventually. I think the layout I got was more diagonals than some.

Parting Thoughts:

I so enjoyed this holiday tunes' puzzle. I was actually singing a few bars as I went along with the tunes bouncing around in my head. *Laugh*

Conclusion:

Great job!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle4*

Regards,

WebWitch *Witch*

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Review of Let It Snow  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi AmyJo-me, myself, and I *Wave*

*TagR* Thank you for tagging me to this festive Word Search puzzle! *InLove2*

*Snow2*Staying Out of the Storm:

*Music1*This was a fabulous video with the coolest animation of Dean Martin singing this famous holiday favorite. I smiled watching it. Very cool! I still have that song rolling around in my head.

*Delight*Delightful:

This puzzle is based on the lyrics of Let It Snow. There are 20 words to to uncover based on the song. However, those 20 words were woven together in many spots to create a larger tiles for the player to solve. Pretty clever forcing that stretch! *Geek*

*Snowman*Furthermore:

I love the double word hide within a combo-word. You've got to be pretty sharp to remember that half the word was already uncovered and then go shade it again. The word/s I speak of are : "love me so" and "you love me so." Those little hiders are some of my favorite things! *Ha*

Parting Thoughts:

*Mic* I grew up listening to my mother playing Dean Martin record before a party. He set her in the holiday mood, for sure!

Conclusion:

Excellent puzzle. Great fun!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle2*

Regards, WebWitch *Witch*

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Hi StephBee *Wave*

Here I am all Grinched up for Christmas! *Sneaky*

What I loved:

I love the fun holiday spirit that sweeps in at this time of year and brings smiles to our faces. The Grinch has long been a character that has been enjoyed throughout the years. Watching the cartoon with the kids, or reading it with them always special times!

Loved even Further:

All the words on the tile to uncover having to do with that rascal! Can't let him get away with the Christmas loot! Think about the heartbroken children!!!

This Word Search has 20 words to uncover all related to the Grinch who stole Christmas. I moved along rather swiftly through the hidden words, uncovering them and envisioning the Grinch's expression while doing so! *Smirk*

Parting Thoughts:

Thank you so much for creating this fun puzzle--and tagging me, sort of. It wasn't a live-tag but I troll the Newsfeed often and saw it! *Ha*

Conclusion:

Great fun! Thanks so much ...*Witch*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi Lilli ☕ *Wave*

I was directed to your Word Search puzzle by our friend Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka I've had it sitting in my open tabs forever, it seems! I had to finish up contest reviewing and judging, so hadn't had a chance to settle in until now.

*Ornament2R*Celebrating Holidays:

*Dreidel*Your puzzle is very interesting and educational as you add what each holiday means and the dates they are celebrated. There's Christmas and Hanukkah, of course, as well as Bodhi Day - Monday, December 8, a Buddhist holiday. Many other days are highlighted that take place during the holiday season.

Furthermore:

*Puzzle1*Your puzzle consists of 25 words or titles of Holidays. I am getting used to the new format SM made for the Word Search puzzles. It was strange at first not seeing the shaded-in areas and eventual turning green when all the words are uncovered. However, I am liking this new format! *Bigsmile*

Parting Thoughts:

I moved along fairly quickly uncovering the words. Then it slowed down a bit as my eyes adjusted to the encircling of found words in different colors. Trying to dig out a word hidden within a couple of those takes a while. Thus the puzzle has added a level of difficulty --but I do like that challenge!

The hardest word to solve was "red." I did find a "red" on the tile but it wouldn't stick. I figured there must be two reds on the tile and searched harder. I was right. My persistence found the red that "counted" within other solved parts. It's all good!

Conclusion:

Great Word Search puzzle, Lilli! I had fun playing. *Bigsmile*

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle2*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Review of Angel Feathers  Open in new Window.
for entry "Exotic Species" Open in new Window.
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Hello Amethyst Snow Angel *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering our November Prompt: Letter Home from an exchange student.

Initial Thoughts:

If I got a letter from my kid that all this was happening ... I'd be on the next plane out there! *Laugh* I laugh, but it was a very serious subject matter used for the set up. You chose a "Shocking setup in the body of the letter." Indeed shocking-- the student being held by police along with her host family.


Furthermore:

I wondered as I was reading this how on earth it would end up with some humor woven into the story. Mostly I saw the seriousness of it. Plus, with word count closing in near the end, it seems the line: "PS. Just kidding, Mom and Dad! Abdullah and I will be home for the holidays." Is the only bit of humor I found in the story. I guess I would have liked something a little more humor added to the set-up. The genre was to be in the Comedy genre /subgenre.

Parting Thoughts:

This story does have a place showing how certain prejudices can wreck families and communities.

Conclusion:

Unique take on the prompt. Good luck in the contest!

Until next time--Write on! *Pencil*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello John *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering our November Prompt: Letter Home from and exchange student.

Initial Thoughts:

"Moldovan adventures" ...What could possibly go wrong for Skylar? *Laugh* You set up a humorous story that pulls the reader in from the start. Skylar, the exchange student trying to sharpen his skills in the kitchen, proves he is definitely not a master in the kitchen, that's for sure. *Rolleyes*

Furthermore:

No matter how hard Skyler tried, he just messed things up all around him. It got so bad, he was warned not to leave the country until further investigation on his kitchen "accidents." Know the pain of the plantain! Sometimes a banana is really not a banana. *Bananas*

You've threaded the humor all the way through this story keeping the reader wondering; What's next? *Rolling* The ending of course pulled together smoothly with the concluding line.

Parting Thoughts:

You followed the rules...

Wrote a letter home to parents as an exchange student.
Word Count placed at bottom, and is within the rules.
The genre /sub-genre was in comedy.

Conclusion:


This story was a hoot! *Owl3*
Well done. Great use of the prompt!
Good luck in the contest!

Until next time--write on! *Pencil*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Hi THANKFUL SONALI Happy 2026! *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering our November "Letter Home" Prompt.

What I loved:

I loved the humor this family has. The son with his planned marriage and expected gifts to be bestowed upon the couple. Then, the shock-message to his parents that certainly left them breathless.

The added fact that the bride might be "showing" if they wait too long. *Shock2*

Furthermore:

The parents also have some good humor in their arsenal! *Laugh* I think it's hilarious that they came up with a plan to get even with the son's practical joke in front of the congregation!

Parting Thoughts:

I found no errors that I could see. It was a tightly written, micro-fiction story that had an "I gotcha" woven in. I know I got a kick out of it! *Rolling*

Conclusion:

Rules followed. Good use of the prompt!

Until next time--Write on! *Pencil*

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Hi Amethyst Snow Angel *Wave*

First Impressions:

You have made a beautiful Word Search puzzle based on Hanukkah. I love that you added that poem on the top of the tile. It really shows the player about the lighting of the candles for eight days and a bit of history woven into it as well. It makes for a welcoming feeling. *Dreidel*

Furthermore:

*CandleB* This puzzle contains 25 words related to the celebration of Hanukkah. I worked the puzzle at a good clip and pictured the candle lighting and festivities as I have seen done in person at the Florida community I live in half the year.

It is a beautiful tradition and I'm happy it has a part of traditions here at the clubhouse where community meets.

Parting Thoughts:

You did a beautiful job in the creation of this puzzle. I enjoyed solving it.

Conclusion:

Great job!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle3*

Regards,
WebWitch *Witch*

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Hello Princess Megan Rose 👋

I have been visiting your blog for quite some time, now. I noticed that I never left a review.

I love the welcoming feeling that your blog exudes. You talk about a vast number of subjects and daily goings on.

There are so many things you mention that brings nostalgia to mind. The videos, To Downton Abbey, Dark Shadows and Wednesday of course.

It's always fun catching up with the many characters who have been a part of making these stories so much fun.

Your open about family, health and favorite collections...it shows the reader a peek into your life and there's such a down to earth feeling.

Great job! Love all the images, too!

Regards,
WebWitch.

P.S. Please forgive any errors as I am typing on my phone. It will be good to get back on my laptop again.

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👌I think it's a great idea Steph.

It's bright and welcoming. Leger would probably add it to Secret Santa if it covers all those days she's running it.✨

Also, you don't want to set up a candy shop that is too close to Rachel's. Possibly add a pastry shop with Christmas pastries from different nationalities brought to America when they migrated here.

Maybe I'm getting too complicated here. 😂

Perhaps add wreaths, a Christmas tree farm, lot ...chop your own size for whatever prize to win

Conclusion...I say go for it. Get in touch with Leger to be a part of SS.

Webbie

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Hi Princess Megan Rose

I came across this story because it showed up on the right side column of the page, "Online Authors."

Initial Thoughts:

I find the life of Anne Boleyn to be fascinating! There have been a few movies or a series with Henry VIII. I know the production had some creative license to make it that much more sensational to capture the viewers' attention so they stick with the series. There was some conflicting scenes with his first wife Catherine. I felt bad for her, though. *Frown*

Furthermore:

*Crown* Anne did her darnedest to keep a hold of King Henry. But his deep need to have a son to continue his legacy turned him into a horrid person to the women he had pulled into his lair.

Parting Thoughts:

*Crown4* Your story here does provide information about Anne's background and fear of losing her place by Henry's side. I also felt bad for his first wife, the queen who could not produce a son for him.

The funny thing about it all is that his daughter with Anne actually became the Queen. She of course was Elizabeth I. Amazing twist of fate. With all Henry did, his daughter, not a son, took the crown. I liked that ending! *Delight*

Conclusion:

Great story!

Until next time--Write on!

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Hi JACE *Wave*

YOU know why I'm here! *Ha*

Jumping Right In:

Boy, there's certainly a huge list of days celebrated throughout the year! And true, I like the occasional Margarita! ...Or two! *Glass5*

This puzzle contains 25 names of different holidays some celebrated by some. Others by others. It depends on their particular faith or whether the day was important when growing up. There are many more holidays than when I was growing up. That's for sure! *Laugh*

Furthermore:

Holidays include the usual ones we enjoy: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Veterans --which is today, Independence, Memorial, Easter just to name several. *Fireworks4*

There are also added ones that really aren't a holiday for us, but more for a Groundhog? Poor thing--all that pressure trying to get us an earlier spring. *Rolling*

Earth Day? Nah, not into celebrating the third rock from the sun and all the climate change crap. *Earth*

Parting Thoughts:

This was a fun puzzle. I'm happy to see Veterans Day on the list on the while I do this puzzle on the exact day we celebrate and thank our veterans for their service to the country.

You did a thorough job finding so many holidays to place on the list. *Clap*

Conclusion:

Great job! Thank you for tagging me to this Word Search puzzle!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle3*

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Hi StephBee *Wave*

Thank you for tagging me to this Word Search puzzle. You may have figured out I sort of like these things. *Rolling*

*Cornucopia*Setting The Table:

Love the video included with the puzzle! This is a Word Search celebrating the first Thanksgiving menu. And the turkey indeed was missing on the table back then. I have heard tell that there was indeed lobster and many bivalves native to the area. And chestnuts --yummy. Molasses of course. However, I believe the corn was called maize back then. It was a less modified corn than we have these days. *Shrug*

*Lobster*Feasting Right In:

This puzzle has 22 food items to uncover that were probably served at the first Thanksgiving. So many items that we New Englanders enjoy! Love the shellfish and the cod of course. I found the words simply delicious! *Hungry*

*CupcakeO*Dessert:

I love that Thanksgiving! It's great to see these Word Searches popping up on the site. Thanksgiving needs the respect it deserves here in the US. Seems like stores make a leap from Halloween into Black Friday. So, it's good to be able to enjoy Thanksgiving before the rush.

Conclusion:

Great puzzle! Great subject matter!
*TurkeyRoast*Happy Thanksgiving, Steph!

Until next time--Puzzle on! *Puzzle2*

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Hello Amethyst Snow Angel

I'm reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window. Thank you for entering October's Cursed Mirror prompt!

Initial Thoughts:

The old Victorian house was inherited by a man who planned on refurbishing it and sell it for a good price tag since it was facing a lake. It was in bad shape and filthy. He hired a few guys to help clean it up.

One helper told him the mirror sucked in another worker. Of course the guy didn't believe it. Everything gets crazier from there!

Furthermore:

*Ant* The owner soon finds out the mirror does have extraordinary powers when he finds he's been drawn into the glass of the mirror when his hand slipped into its creepy dimension.

The story takes an even weirder turn by that cursed mirror. The owner realizes he's no longer a human, but rather has been turned into a cat. *Cat2*

However, he's not the only cat in that supernatural environment. There are others. And they're being chased relentlessly by a robo-vac! *Laugh* Hey, I always say humor can be infused in any genre. *Person*

Parting Thoughts:

It gets pretty paranormal as the couple living within that world are performing an experiment with the cats as subjects. The cats need to be fattened up in order for it to work. It was a little busy, but think I've got this straight. *Think*

There was a lot of material to sort through from the guy who couldn't wait to sell the place for over one Mil. The missing worker, life as a cat, robot vacuums on the chase.

Conclusion:

Very unique use of the prompt. It definitely has the eerie feeling as it should.

Good job!

Until next time--Write on! --Vacuum on! *Shock2*

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Hello John *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering our October contest Something Horror's Cursed Mirror prompt. *Ghost*

Initial Thoughts:

The title. I wish you had a title fitting the creepy story about to be read. Sometimes readers pass on generic titles like "New Entry" (place contest name here.) This is definitely a horror-supernatural story. Pull your readers in. from the start.

Further Thoughts:

Once the first paragraph is read, the reader is of course getting hooked and wants to read more.

Example: "My parents, now conveniently deceased, had filled this Victorian monstrosity with the detritus of lives lived predictably. I had no attachment to the place or to them."

Personally, I wanted this character to get a taste of karma biting back at that point. I don't know the reason she disrespected her parents. There was no blurb explaining why, which makes her unlikable in my mind since all cares about is getting as much money from the house and its contents. There's no remorse or guilt shown because of their deaths and her keeping away from them. That's what's missing. It makes the reader think Lisa is just a selfish woman with no described reason of why she despised her parents. Just a line or two could have explained that.
*Down*
I hadn't set foot inside this mausoleum house since I was eighteen, when my mother/father hit me so hard I fell down the stairs. The abuse would end at that point. I left and never returned.

Additional Thoughts:

Now that I've gotten the above questions out of mind, I can move on to the story. Yes! This is creepy and frightening what the cursed mirror reflected and its grip on the person staring into it. It had wonderful descriptions that pull the reader into the reflection along with Lisa.

"The light in the glass, which had been bright, intensified into a searing white that burned the retina. I gasped, finally feeling a physical tearing sensation in my chest as I realized the reflection was no longer mimicking me. It was consuming the space where I stood." Total creepiness! *Scared*

Observation:

I had hesitated when I got to this entry because your choice of font size is too small to read on electronic devices. I know I can do the two finger stretch, but it results in an awkward read doing that. I suggest you use larger font to not strain the eyes of your readers. And, I've had cataract surgery on both eyes and see perfectly well.Yet it was an uncomfortable read. *Binoculars*

Parting Thoughts:

Great use of the prompt. You pulled the reader into a mirror and held her transfixed on the imagery. Awesome descriptions allowed for that.

You followed the rules. Word Count given and within parameters requested. *BoxCheckB*

The story is in compliance with the prompt that contains a cursed mirror and its reflections. *BoxCheckR*

Conclusion:

The story itself is fascinating that's why the 4.5 rating. The only issues it has are discussed above in this review. It could make a huge difference should you decide to do an edit.

Otherwise, great job! You sent the reader the creeps and the chills. That's horror I can love!

Good luck in the Contest!

Until next time--Write on! *Pencil*

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WebWitch *Witch*

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Hello Odessa Molinari *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window. Thank you for entering October's Something Horror, Cursed Mirror prompt. *Ghost*

Initial Thoughts:

The title "Others" made me think back to that creepy movie with Nicole Kidman. Her character with her 2 children, one of whom is "allergic" to sunlight, move into a countryside home during WWI. A ghostly story develops from there. *Scared*

This story has a teenager who is tired of moving around due to her father's work. She's bored and explores the old Victorian house. She finds herself in the attic facing a mirror with disturbing reflections. *Mindblown*

Furthermore:

The scene that develops before her eyes is frightening. She is compelled to respond in order to save the girl in the reflection from harm. The acrobatic scene into the mirror was a little brave, I'm sure. She didn't worry about her ability to return. *Shock*

Parting Thoughts:

The story does capture the horror of the mirror's reflections. This story has great bones. I just wish it had more meat to devour. There was plenty of Word Count left to build up more creepiness around the mirror before the brave rescue scene. *WDCAuthors*

Conclusion:

Creepy story with some brilliant action from a bored teenager who acted quickly to save another from harm.

Good use of the prompt! *Pencil*

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Hello Joseph *Wave*

I am reviewing your entry as a judge at "The Bard's Hall Contest" Open in new Window.. Thank you for entering our October's Something Horror This Way Comes: A cursed mirror prompt. *House*

Initial Thoughts:

"...that beating sound. Soft at first, then quicker, then harder until it beats in time with terror itself." Great way to hook the reader into a story that oozes horror from the very beats of a heart. I like the descriptive lines leading up to the discovery of the mirror.

Further Thoughts:

You did a wonderful job with the buildup to the horrors scene within the cursed mirror. I could almost feel the pull of its power. Making the mirror reflect different images as if falling into a warped dimension where the reflections move forward endlessly ... excellent imagery!

The horror Lyn was put through. Yet, she couldn't break free. She was compelled to lock herself to the mirror. Oh, my! *Mindblown*

Her breath was sucked from her body! JR pulled her grasp from the mirror bringing her back to reality! Her breathing started up again. *Scared*

Parting Thoughts:

Adding the Thump, thump sound repeatedly keeps the hold of the mirror on its victim throughout the story.

I loved the ending. Even though they left the house the mirror's reach could be felt: "Beneath the hush of night, when my heart should be my own…it beats with another’s rhythm."

I was mesmerized by this horror tale. I may not look in a mirror for a week! *Laugh*

Conclusion:

Creepy to the max!

Good job with the prompt!
Good luck in the contest!

Until next time--Creep on! *Ghost*

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