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 Genre(s):  Dark • Fantasy • Teen
 Type:  Chapter
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hi!! my name is Raine, I would love if someone could just let me know if this story sounds good, and what I should add for interest wise!!

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Chapter 1, start of my Novel REWRITTEN!  (18+) I rewrote my chapter 1 for my Novel!!! NOTE GRAPHIC! BLOOD DECAPITATION A #2359155 by Raine

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • None • None
 Type:  Chapter
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I just want to know if this is an engaging and easy to process opening to an epic fantasy novel, and if it makes you want to read more

Vengeance, Far Son Chapter 1  (18+) A mercenary captain, a captured raider, beneath a new red star, heralding a new king. #2359482 by Inkly Ascension

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 Genre(s):  Gothic • Fantasy • Supernatural
 Type:  Chapter
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Seeking honest critiques/reviews for this chapter in my novel, In the Valley of the Moon.

In the Valley of the Moon chapter 2  (18+) Junie’s mysterious arrival begins stirring whispers, curiosity, and destiny. #2359177 by PennySue

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 Genre(s):  Thriller/Suspense • Family • Drama
 Type:  Short Story
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The four Jackson siblings have inherited the family airport from their parents. For the last ten years, they have run this airport. What are they going to do when they lose this inheritance? They can think of only one thing they can do now.

Living in the Air  (18+) What are these four siblings going to do now? That’s what they want to know. #2359067 by PureSciFi

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 Genre(s):  Contest Entry • None • None
 Type:  Poetry
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Looking for a review. Happy to swap a review in your port for an item of similar length. Thank you!

The Art of Waxing Poetic  (18+) An abcederian #2357797 by elizjohn

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 Genre(s):  Cultural • Dark • History
 Type:  Poetry
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Happy to exchange a review of this piece for one of comparable length in your port. Thank you!

Mississippi Appendectomy  (18+) Had to use 8 words #2356016 by elizjohn

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 Genre(s):  Action/Adventure • Animal • Nature
 Type:  Short Story
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Wrote a bit of a backstory for two characters from my Prone To Wander books. Need to know two things: 1. Is it interesting enough that you would read more of these short stories? 2. Can you understand and enjoy the story, without having read the novels?

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Guardian Dogs  (ASR) A young livestock guardian dog, faces enemies for the first time. #2358464 by Brittany L. Engels

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 Genre(s):  Thriller/Suspense • Action/Adventure • None
 Type:  Chapter
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And the prologue, see if it grabs your attention and makes u want to know what the heck has happened

Sicilian Dragon Prologue  (E) After some years way, I’ve decided to give the first chapter of my novel another go #2357199 by James Rowe

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 Genre(s):  Thriller/Suspense • Action/Adventure • None
 Type:  Chapter
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Back after a long break, let me know whether to continue Bishop’s story.

Chapter 1 reworked The Sicilian Dragon   (E) Chapter 1 reworked #2357499 by James Rowe

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 Genre(s):  Religious • None • None
 Type:  Novella
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I am looking for honest feedback on if this story (Christian fiction) flows well. I know there are details that need to be worked on and added. Any helpful feedback or ideas to add are appreciated!

The Wrong Covenant (Working Title)  (E) A Christian fiction story where tragedy opens to triumph. Novelette rough draft . #2358086 by E.J. Apostrophe

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 Genre(s):  Arts • Biographical • Personal
 Type:  Poetry
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a freeverse. is it readable?

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Latitude: 52.079984 | Longitude: 4.31134  (13+) 3 verses, 1 poem #2357788 by ~Odyssey

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 Genre(s):  Friendship • Drama • Experience
 Type:  Short Story
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Is it interesting? Does it meet the prompt (mentioned in the brief description)? Are there any typos I've missed? Any feedback welcome!

Foot In Mouth  (13+) "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." — Oscar Wilde #2357532 by Thankful Sonali Mom Day event!

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 Genre(s):  Political • None • None
 Type:  Short Story
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I've not written for five years and then this just bubbled up out of nowhere. I really am looking for honest review, but to be totally truthful, I'm also hoping people will enjoy it... something that might provoke thought and ruffle feathers, as it were.

Birds of a Kind  (13+) An exploration of the power of kindness. #2356877 by writethewritten

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 Genre(s):  None • None • None
 Type:  Novel
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First two Chapters of my novel for consideration and critique.

Tee  (18+) Chapter 1 -2: Once high-powered attorney who falls on hard times after an office shooting #2352851 by Zeke

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • Religious • None
 Type:  Chapter
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I was hoping someone would read this 2nd part of my WIP novel. The first part is already in my portfolio. I was hoping for actionable advice, especially about my prose, which I think needs a lot of work.

WARNING: This is, btw, a very blasphemous novel.

A Case Against Nihilism: A Novel: Part 2  (18+) This is CH:6-10 of a WIP novel. It's about 6K words #2356774 by DelusionsofDying

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 Genre(s):  Drama • Cultural • Finance
 Type:  Short Story
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My first short story after a long haitus. Review is truly appreciated.

Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. #2356718 by Not Available.

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • Animal • None
 Type:  Novel
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Took some time to clean up my portfolio, now I'm curious to see if I can get a few more reviews for the first novel in my fantasy series "Prone To Wander." I don't mind a critical review, that's how we learn and grow... and if you like it, there's more.

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Prone To Wander  (ASR) When his family is taken captive "Ruben" sets out to find and rescue them. #2345548 by Brittany L. Engels

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 Genre(s):  Drama • Mystery • Thriller/Suspense
 Type:  Short Story
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I started this without any clear idea of where it would end up. A spy story? Maybe... Any thoughts appreciated.

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The Laughing Frog  (E) Matthew, bless his soul, spends his nights at a bar... #2355651 by Amethyst Angel

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • None • Drama
 Type:  Short Story
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Just looking for any thoughts, really. Thanks.

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Lights Out  (13+) I went out to the hazel wood, because a fire was in my head. #2345588 by Dan Hiestand

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • Religious • Philosophy
 Type:  Fiction
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Looking for actionable advice on this Ch:1-5 of a novel. I imagine my prose needs a lot of work and maybe it's a little sloppy? I don't know, that's why I need help.

A Case Against Nihilism: A Novel; Part 1  (E) This is the first five chapters of a new WIP novel. It's about 7K words. #2355194 by DelusionsofDying

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 Genre(s):  Experience • Biographical • Emotional
 Type:  Poetry
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This poetry is true, sad to say. Please comment on the impact (if any) it had on you.

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On Thick Black Ice  (E) The monsters had to spoil it! #2352771 by LunaMarcher🥾🥾

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 Genre(s):  Relationship • LGBTQ+ • Comedy
 Type:  Poetry
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Trying to bring some fun into my poetry

Sex in the British Museum  (18+) An unexpected erotic encounter in a famous British establishment #2354441 by Huristic

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 Genre(s):  Medical • Writing • Personal
 Type:  Poetry
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Can I krep up with it? Getting tired! Did you feel an impact?

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Borrowed Red  (ASR) Another transfusion on oder! #2352871 by LunaMarcher🥾🥾

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 Genre(s):  Crime/Gangster • Death • Drama
 Type:  Short Story
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First longer short story on a couple I'm working on developing or maybe write another short for them.

The Crimson Gravestone  (13+) Juno Cassidy comes to realize the last score is the hardest to settle #2352080 by AliceLvs2Write

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 Genre(s):  Community • Cultural • History
 Type:  Poetry
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Please review. Will worth your time:) Thank you.

Serpent lies...  (E) How do you begin to explain something so reality shattering? #2110735 by Perhaps

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 Genre(s):  None • None • None
 Type:  Poetry
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I am looking for honest feedback and any suggestions on my poem.

Solar rider  (E) An epic journey #2351265 by Anastasia Browne

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 Genre(s):  News • Research • Psychology
 Type:  Article
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I plan to cross post this to places off WDC so as many people can learn what works well in positive news reporting. I want to make sure people of many reading levels can follow this while still being engaged. Title suggestions also welcome.

The Good News Announcer  (13+) Not all positive news is created equal. What makes such news work well? #2350504 by Elisa the Bunny Stik

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 Genre(s):  None • None • None
 Type:  Short Story
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Believable? Confusing in some way? Did you want to read to the end? Any and all thoughts and feedback are welcome!

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Into the Mystic  (ASR) A life lived - inspired by the great Van Morrison song #2350541 by David C

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 Genre(s):  War • Family • Biographical
 Type:  Non-fiction
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Please review this tribute to the hard lives of my parents in W.W.2 and how I came to hate war. Please excuse the English spellings but we invented the language. It shows something of the hard lives of us Brits at that time

Working Class Heroes; My Mam and Dad?  (13+) The joys and sorrows of my family life between 1941 -1952. #2349971 by willy

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 Genre(s):  Horror/Scary • Detective • Crime/Gangster
 Type:  Novel
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The Whate estate in Innsmouth. The story is about an estate in Innsmouth which has had some murders in it. The police are investigating the case, the police have found that there was a journalist whose body was found on the grounds in a thunder storm.

THE WHATE HOUSE in Innsmouth c1 - C5  (18+) The house was where a murder had occured. I am an investigator of the police in Innsmouth. #2348537 by PATRICK EDWARDS

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 Genre(s):  Contest Entry • Family • Other
 Type:  Short Story
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This is a short story, less than 2000 words. I appreciate any reviews. How did the story and/or characters make you feel? Did you want to read to the end? Writing craft suggestions also welcome.

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No One Was Looking at Me  (E) An award-winning author, a young boy's masterpiece, and a lesson learned. #2348448 by David C

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 Genre(s):  Sci-fi • War • Technology
 Type:  Sample
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Hey I wrote the first two pages of this sci fi script here I would like an honest review don't hold back please od like to better my writing skills and that means honest critisms

I write just for fun and am a total newbie

Thanks and enjoy

Intergalactic peacekeepers INTRO   (E) Born for service, trained for war — today, you become a peacekeeper of the Empire. #2347969 by Samuel E

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 Genre(s):  War • None • None
 Type:  Poetry
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Hi, i was trying a writing prompt about villain's last line. i just need your thoughts on this. this is my very first poem.

A villain's last line   (E) Stumbled upon a writing prompt about villain's last lines, so decided to give it a try. #2347372 by N.R.Nora

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 Genre(s):  Sci-fi • Horror/Scary • None
 Type:  Draft
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I struggled to push this one down to a thousand words for a contest. Might end up expanding on it later. In the current draft, I'd like feedback on the overall vibe and suggestions to improve clarity and flow. Thanks!

Echoes Across the Stars  (ASR) Explorers investigate an odd Earth-like planet on the other side of the galaxy #2347123 by Corin Merek

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 Genre(s):  Opinion • Religious • None
 Type:  Poetry
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I haven't written anything for ages and wondered what you may think of this verse.

Hip Hip Hurrah  (E) A Celebration Of This Great Festival #2346937 by willy

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 Genre(s):  Philosophy • Psychology • Emotional
 Type:  Poetry
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Poetry: is it clear, relatable, meaningful, universal, memorable? Or trite, cliched, predictable? Any feedback welcome!

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Dual Duel  (ASR) Facing down demons, rising above quicksand, overcoming obstacles and improving my outlook #2346826 by Amethyst Angel

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 Genre(s):  None • None • None
 Type:  Fiction
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Hi. Just seeking any and all comments on a recent piece of my writing. Thank you.

A Day in the Park  (13+) Started from a prompt. #2346759 by Skurpio

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 Genre(s):  Fantasy • Folklore • Paranormal
 Type:  Short Story
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Just looking for honest reviews and thoughts. Thank you.

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Lone Ole Cowboy  (13+) All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. #2336480 by Dan Hiestand

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 Genre(s):  Sci-fi • Action/Adventure • Other
 Type:  Short Story
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This is the first installment of "The Galactic Hopping Adventures of Bahb and Errl, Exploration/Survey Team Zero-Alpha". Please let me know if you would like to see more.

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World Was  (E) The Galactic Hopping Adventures of Bahb & Errl. Exploration/Survey Team Zero-Alpha #1153591 by ♫♪JazzTbones

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 Genre(s):  Inspirational • Emotional • Romance/Love
 Type:  Short Story
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Reworked one of my first short stories and looking for honest critique

Strong man and the woman  (E) A story of admiration #2309913 by Port Lariat

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 Genre(s):  Inspirational • Psychology • Philosophy
 Type:  Poetry
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This post was inspired by some stunning yet very fragile and personal posts here. It’s for anyone, anywhere— a bluesy blanket to remind us no one is alone. Grateful for this community where we can share freely, and for those who encourage and inspire.

In The Beginning Was The Word  (E) It is an ode to the power of words! Please do read and drop a line or two. Thanks! #2345955 by Ra M

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 Genre(s):  Psychology • Spiritual • Relationship
 Type:  Poetry
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Hi, I am a newbie. I'd love an honest review. I am interested in flourishing as a writer. Thanks!

Alchemy  (E) A love story. Please read it and do drop a line or two. Thanks! #2345610 by Ra M

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 Genre(s):  Young Adult • Thriller/Suspense • None
 Type:  Chapter
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I am back after a long break. I edited this chapter and any reviews would be greatly appreciated

Invalid Item  This item number is not valid. #1981660 by Not Available.

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 Genre(s):  Satire • Experience • Comedy
 Type:  Novel
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Hi, Could you please take a look at this and let me know what you think? I know it is longer and has 3 chapters so far but I'm hoping it will grab the reader. I'd truly appreciate your comments.

Horrors of a Schoolhouse Asylum  (18+) In progress----Chapter 1,2,3 (The insanity of public housing!) Satirical humor... #2298869 by Scotty1615

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 Genre(s):  Romance/Love • LGBTQ+ • Teen
 Type:  Fiction
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This isn't a new chapter. Sorry! Just an update, but a lot has been added and removed. It's worth a second read if you've looked at it before. Be harsh!

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Airplanes V2  (13+) Here's the long awaited... update? Not another chapter. Sorry. But there's new stuff! #2345238 by Ethan Wolverton

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 Genre(s):  Romance/Love • Emotional • None
 Type:  Short Story
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Just tell me what you think, what's good, what's not so good, what you enjoyed, what turned you off... and anything else you want to say. I will, in return, review something from your port. Thank you.

The Sound of Plowed Earth  (E) Coming of age, first love #2345013 by Prier

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 Genre(s):  Horror/Scary • Dark • Ghost
 Type:  Short Story
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I plan to submit this for publication in a magazine. Please share your honest opinion, even if it's difficult to hear. At the end of your critique, please let me know if you think this is ready for publication. If not, what needs to be fixed?

Lucas  (GC) Lucas didn’t believe in ghosts...until one refused to let him die. #2321393 by Shawn Odette

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 Genre(s):  Spiritual • Philosophy • Self Help
 Type:  Other
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Loneliness is a common curse among creatives, but it animates our art. Reviews of the writing are always respected, but I confess my main motivation is to assist all afflicted by this ailment. I hope this helps.

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The Luster of Loneliness  (E) A letter to the lonely, and a summons to the Soldiers of Solitude. #2342426 by Xenos Pseudonymous

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 Genre(s):  Romance/Love • None • None
 Type:  Short Story
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Hey Everyone,
I believe I'm stumbling into compiling a book of short stories. Please check this one out and let me know of your thoughts!

Four and a Half Minutes of Almost  (E) A moment shared. A silence held. Four and a half minutes that might have meant everything. #2342155 by GreenLion93

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 Genre(s):  Supernatural • Paranormal • Emotional
 Type:  Short Story
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This is my third short story, this time I'm trying my hand at supernatural. Does it work?

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Many Careful Owners  (E) A vintage American car with a deadly past leads to a fatal accident for its new owners. #2341951 by Bill Whyte

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