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Rated: 13+ | (3.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Say Is Just My Opinion. Please Feel Free To Take What You Like and Ignore What You Dislike *Smile*


Hello, -Katy x Author Icon! Thank you for posting this in my forum! I look forward to reading it.

My review will be written in 3 categores: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I like the theme of it. "The dark side to popularity", but it seems quite short to be a chapter. If i find anywhere that you could expand while I read, I will let you know.

So I'll just read and let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. It was somewhere in the middle. I think that you have the idea for the story there, and it could turn out to be great, but it's your writing that just needs a little bit of work. I hate to be so harsh with you. You're almost there, you really are, you just need to take more time while writing. For example:

My phone beeped. I had to meet Jay in 10 minutes at the bridge.

I thought that she was heading to school? Does she really have that much time in the morning?

Tallulah and Nicole jumped behind me.

I like the names, but where did they come from? What do they look like? Did they say anything to her?

Hopefully you see what I mean. I'll try to explain it more in the next section.

One other thing I was thinking was that this could probably be more of a prologue, instead of a chapter since it is so short and doesn't really explain much. Unless you plan on expanding.

My Suggestions: Here is your story, all of it, with my comments and suggestions in bold:

Katy's Darkness

I woke up. I saw the darkness around me, but I got up.( What does that sentence mean? She saw the darkness but got up anyways? Does it mean that it was earlier than she usually gets up? ) Like I do. I face my problems. I get up like I did yesterday and like I will tomorrow. I wake. I Get up. I live. I Carry on.

The light shone through the curtain, and I opened the blue, silky fabric ( You said curtains twice in this sentence, it sounded repetitive ) as wide as they would go. I needed some light in my life. What was I to do? Who would help me through this? No one even cared about me, the real me, and no one wanted the real Katy.

( Here is where I think you could add on. What was her morning routine like? You say a few quick words about it below, but you could definitely add more here and go over her "problem", since it isn't very clear. What time is it? What does she look like when she looks into the mirror? What did she decide to eat? To Wear? Did her parents or siblings speak to her? Little details like this can greatly improve the story )

I got dressed, I ate and I left and walked slowly to school. When I came out that door ( What door? ), I left all my worries there, no one wants to see that side of me, they just want the fun side, not the messed up side ( What exactly is her "messed up side"? ). No one will help me sort that side out.

My phone beeped. I had to meet Jay in 10 minutes at the bridge. I texted back, and hurried along the path. The closer I got to the bridge, the more my heart beat faster and faster. I ignored everything, everyone too, around me. I don’t know why I still even wanted to see him. He made me like this, this is how I lost all my real friends, and you know those people are willing to deal with the dark side of you.

Everyone thought that she had it all; she had all the boys, all the popularity, all the crowds.( Who is "she"? ) I was the most popular girl in school, Everyone thought my life was perfect. It was far from perfect and it was all because of Jay. ( Why was it his fault? ) Being popular meant leaving behind all the real friends I had, but it’s too late now. Nearly there, nearly at the bridge, I'm wondering, "what's the point to the suffering we call life?" Before I could explore my thoughts deeply, Tallulah and Nicole jumped behind me. They were my friends now, I had wished for this for so long but now I had it all, I wanted it all back like it was before. ( What was it like before? )

I told them to leave me alone. They left, took the other route without even asking what’s wrong, but I carried on. I could see him now. His dark skin, his hoody, and I felt like finally I could see him alone. It gave me hope, seeing him, it made me think, maybe, one day, I’ll be out of the Darkness. ( If he was the one who caused her to be like this, then why is she thinking that he could help fix it? )

I followed him ( Wasn't he just waiting for her on the bridge? ), and he kissed me. He kissed me like he meant it. Like he was going to help me through it, honestly, he was going to rescue me from this mess I’ve landed myself in. I held on, I held on to his hug. I just stayed in his arms until it poured down with rain because he was the only person I had left in this world to trust. He was going to help me put the shattered pieces back together.

We noticed the time and we ran towards the gates as they just closed after we got in. ( This sentence doesn't make much sense. They ran towards the gates, and the gates were closing, but they were already in? I think you could do without the last bit. ) We were the lucky ones. We always were, but luck couldn’t stay with us forever. We had to work for what we wanted. Just like everyone else. We would work hidden, in silence without telling a word to anyone. The most known popular couple in the school couldn’t be seen shattered or with hope. They had to be the funny ones, the naughty ones. Because otherwise, who knows what would happen? We couldn’t take the risk. We just pretended nothing happened. Everyone did. But everyone knew what happened very well, not one person excluded. That was the biggest problem. ( What happened? )

Popularity works in a certain way, a certain manner. Once you’re in, you can get out. But once you’re at the top of the top. They’re is no going back, like it or not. You have to do this and that. You have to . Do you know why? Because it may cost you your life otherwise.

Jay and I, we feared for our lives. We did as we were told to do and we hoped it would soon be over. You have to understand that you just shouldn’t get involved in things you don’t understand because you can end up just as badly as us. We hoped for a bright future. We had to keep appearances up otherwise they wouldn’t be happy. ( Who are "they"? )But we knew we were doomed secretly. We were in a maze with no exit. But we had hope and we would carry on. Fight to the death and we would survive this. I just knew, we would survive


So as you can see, there is still a little for you to improve on. As a writer, you should always be asking yourself "Why?" Why does everything happen in your story the way that it does? As mentioned, the little details make a big difference.

So at the moment I can only give this ... *Star**Star**Star* 3 Stars. But don't get discouraged, just keep writing and keep getting better. You'll be surprised at how much you can improve in such a short time.

It was a pleasure to read, Keep Writing!
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Rated: E | (5.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: Hello, InkWellspring66 Author Icon! Before I write my review, I am going to be honest and say that I have never read anything like this before, so yours is the first and I apologize if it is not great, but this has drawn me in somehow. There's gotta be a first for everyting *Smile*

It looks interesting, I will read *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: For some reason, I like it. Great words were used here, and I think it paints a great image in my mind. Not much room for improvement here, I think that it's already perfect and it tells a great, strong, powerful story. Well done.

My Suggestions: None.

I give it ... *Star**Star**Star**Star**Star* 5 Stars, Keep Writing!

It was a pleasure to read,
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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


Hello, Alias Author Icon! I would like to take a moment to say welcome to the website *Smile* I hope that you have a wonderful time here, the people are so nice and helpful! *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: First thing I ask of you, ( and I ask this of everyone who doesn't already, you are definitely not the first ) is that you click on the Double Space Paragraphs button before submitting work. It is found near the bottom of the edit page under where you type in your work, just before you submit *Smile* I know that you are new here, but it's still great to learn! I find that it makes your work appear much neater and makes it easier to read. But that may just be me.

Other than that, taking a quick look, I realize that you use dashes instead of quotations to indicate when someone is speaking, why is that? There's nothing wrong with it, i was just wondering *Smile*

Okay, enough chit-chat. I'll read your work and tell you what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: It was a good piece, a little short for a first chapter, so maybe it could be a prologue instead? The beginning of it was good, great description of Luccia, but I think that the ending was a little flat. You may want to go back and look it over, the last two paragraphs seemed a little quick. Who were these people and when did they decide to get out? Why tomorrow night? I know it's hard to expand dialogue sometimes, as it can get hard to find something to say without being repetitive. But if possible, try.

With your last paragraph, I think that you could expand a little. It seems as if you were rushing to get this finished and so forgot to put as much detail into it as the paragraphs before. You may want to go back and re-do this last paragraph to make it more exciting and hook the reader for sure.

Also, one other thing that came to mind was that your city is very similiar to the City of Ember, have you read that novel? About an underground city and 2 teens who find a way to get out. Of course, yours does have some differences, but you must be careful NOT to make it tooo similar. As a writer, you should be able to find ways to make your story very unique *Smile* I know you can do it!

That being said, you have a very nice writing style and everything seemed to go along smoothly until about the end. It was fun to read and I look forward to seeing more.

My Suggestions: I have a few suggestions:

and lighted the whole city. *Right* and lit the whole city.
*Note1* Lighted just doesn't sound right to me, does my suggestion sound better to you?

lighted completely by starpebs pouches *Right* lit completely by starpebs in pouches
*Note2* I made a few changes. Would you agree that it flows better now?

Overall, it was fun to read and I give it ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, not bad at all! Considering 3 is average. I would have like to see a little more length and a change in those last paragraphs. But Keep Writing, I know that you can do it!

It was a pleasure to read, Keep Writing!
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Rated: ASR | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: Hello, Peter Clayven Author Icon! First of all, I love the title. I wonder what it will have to do with the story ...

I guess I'm going to have to read to find out, won't I? *Reading* By the way, the first sentence grabs the reader's attention pretty quickly, great job!

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought this was a pretty good story, actually *Smile* At first, I didn't think I would like it as much as I have liked others in the past, but you soon proved me wrong! The whole thing reminded me of Harry Potter with a twist! It was very exciting.

There wasn't really much confusion in the story, I'm almost positive I understood everything. I love the "magick" in your story, ( great way to spell it, by the way ) I think it's what really keep the reader in there. That, and the evil Robert / Amdis!

I would have liked a physical description of younger Robert, to help the reader visualize.

My Suggestions: I do have a few suggestions, though:

Fredericks’ speech *Right* Frederick's speech

Roberts’ followers *Right* Robert's followers

Fredericks' bedroom window *Right* Frederick's bedroom window

Fredericks’ bed. *Right* Frederick's bed.

to match Fredericks. *Right* to match Frederick's.

Fredericks house *Right* Frederick's house

*Note1* These all needed apostrophes in different places *Smile*

its gold lpated tip *Right* its gold-plated tip

cult like *Right* cult-like

*Note2* Hyphens! ( and a spelling error! )

Overall, not bad, and I think that you have the opportunity to continue this if you wish, considering the ending. But you are the author so you may do as you please *Smile* I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, because I think it needs just a little more work to be perfect *Smile*

It was a pleasure to read, Keep Writing!
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


Hello, Durrakan Author Icon! Thank you for posting this item in my forum. I apologize for the time that it has taken me, I was away on vacation and upon returning had some things to do around the site. I hope that you will forgive me, and I look forward to reading your work.

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: It seems like a good length to be a first chapter, I like the little quote or saying at the beginning. A nice touch that many writers don't do *Smile*

I'll read this and let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: Cute story. It reminded me somewhat of something I would see in the bible, but I think that just from reading the first chapter it is going to be a great tale of courage. I think that this could be an inspiration to some people. As Illiryich said: "Opportunity will never show itself if you simply sit and wait for it to come to you."

The beginning wasn't TOO slow, I had the thought that it was in my mind, but then once I read it over everything seemed fine to me. There were a few errors, which I will note below.

I didn't see a lot of places, but sometimes you slipped between past and present tense. You've gotta watch that. By the looks of it, the story is meant to be written in past tense.

I also think that your dialogue seems very proffesional and very well done. It was very believable *Thumbsup*

Overall it was a good read, and I hope you will write more.

My Suggestions: As I had said, there were a few things:

between him and that land of paradise lie a deep valley *Right* between him and that land of paradise lay a deep valley
*Note1* I think this has to do with tenses, not sure, but I'm almost positive it was incorrect...

Why should he even attempt to cross those treacherous lands, where malevolent evils lurked in every shadow?
*Note2* Question mark needed

able to sore *Right* able to soar
*Note3* Incorrect spelling

an obvious motion off “follow me,” *Right* an obvious motion of “follow me,”
*Note4* Incorrect word

“I’m sorry I never told you. I thought that you would trust me much more freely if I was of a shape that seemed . . . less imposing. I suppose I owe you an explanation.

"First, let me explain where we are...

*Note5* If I remember correctly, everytime you start a new paragraph while someone is still speaking, you must put quotations at the beginning, just not the end ( as you did in the first paragraph )

There weren't many errors, so I wasn't really distracted from reading by them, well done. I enjoyed reading this, and I think that you should continue to write because you are talented. Although I can only give this *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, which is still really good! You should definitely Keep Writing!

I hope that you found this review helpful:
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I say Is Just My Opinion. Please Feel Free To Take What You Like And Discard What You Don’t Like *Smile*


Hello, Bard Author Icon! Thank you for posting this item in my forum. I apologize for the very long wait, I was away for a week and upon returning had some other things to do around the site. But here I am and I am happy to give you this review *Smile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve) Let’s read, shall we?

My First Impression: Good length. Just from reading the first few sentences of the prologue I can tell that - hopefully - this will be an exciting tale! I can't wait to read it and let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: Wow, I thought that this was a very well written chapter ( and I am sorry if I do not have much to say, it was just so well done that all I can write is that it's perfect )

I think that you have a great start to a story here, it was very exciting, starting with a battle and a death in the first chapter like that. It really catches the reader's attention, along with the mystery surrounding the prologue at the start. Although I'm wondering just WHERE exactly this story is going to go.

I also thought that the ending of the prologue wasn't as strong as your beginning. It is meant to REALLY hook the reader, so you may want to find a more, shall i say, exciting? I like what you have written, and I think it fits I just think that maybe a little more could be written about what happened after he woke up. Is he sweating? Is his breathing different? Etc...

Overall, good story and It seemed very proffesional-like. Keep going, I would like to see more. *Smile*

My Suggestions: I didn't see anything that I could comment on for you to improve and / or change. Thanks for doing that, it makes reading and reviewing sooo much more enjoyable without being distracted by several errors.

I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star**Star* 5 Stars, veryyy well done *Smile* That's great. Please Keep Writing!!

I hope that you found this review helpful:
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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say


Hello, Dave Fowach Author Icon! Thank you for posting this in my forum *Smile* I apologize for the very long wait, I have just gotten back from a summer vacation. I look forward to reading your work.

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: First thing I ask of you, and I ask this of everyone who doesn't already ( you are definitely not the first ) is that you click on the double space paragraphs button before submitting your work. It is found near the bottom of the edit page just before you save. I personally find it makes your work appear neater and much easier to read, but that is just my opinion. Do what you like.

Second, I understand that the **** are the servants, but why the stars to represent them? Have you just not thought of a name yet, or are they creatures who have no name in your story? It doesn't bother me at all, I was just curious.

Otherwise, it looks like an enjoyable read. I'll let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought this was a good first chapter, however I couldn't help but think that something was missing. I think it's just missing the perfection that comes after writing several drafts of the first chapter, so I know it will be perfect eventually.

On the other hand, I thought that it had great detail. I love how you described everything so the reader could imagine as if they were really there. I like the idea of whatever Gareth is, since the **** don't really have a name *Smile*

Speaking of names, great names that you've given to your characters. They are interestingly original.

As I was reading, I was wondering what exactly Gareth's mission was, and why he was being sent to the King to help. I also thought at first that he was the bad guy, but that soon changed as I read on. One little thought here, and it's not really very important, but are Gareth's wings feathered or like a bat's? I'm imagining feathered but there is also the other possibility. This is what I mean by perfecting it, just adding tiny little details or small changes in the plot to make it even better than before.

But overall it was fun to read.

My Suggestions: As I was reading I did notice a few things that could possibly be changed:

Gareth gazed off far off into the distance below. *Right* Gareth gazed far off into the distance below OR Gareth gazed off far into the distance below
*Note1* You used the word off twice, so I gave you the two options that it could become.

Black shoulder-length hair whipped around his thin face as the rush of the wind continuously slapped against his face
*Note2* This sounds a little repetitive because you use the word face twice in this sentence. Is it possible that you could think of a different word?

a quite big one in fact *Right* quite a big one in fact
*Note3* I just changed the words around here, I think it makes a little more sense, but you decide.

so lets hurry up *Right* so let's hurry up

Gareth’ grip *Right* Gareth’s grip

*Note4* You forgot something in these places *Smile*

Gareth stood there standing in shock as the king stood there in grief. At first, his first impulse was to bring him back into reality... *Right* Gareth stood there standing in shock as the king stood in grief. His first impulse was to bring him back into reality...
*Note5* These two sentences both have repeated words, so I gave you my quick suggestion. I don't think it quite works for the first sentence, but you get the idea *Laugh*

That's it *Smile* I really liked reading this, and I think that it could have some potential once perfected. The whole thing reminded me slightly of Eragon (Gareth reminded me of the Ra'zac - or whatever they were called! - the winged servants of Galbitorix), but not enough that it seemed as if you were copying or anything. I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, not bad *Smile* But I think that it could use just a little bit more work. It is an interesting idea, so don't give up! There is always room for improvement as well. Keep Writing!

I hope that you found this review helpful, I look forward to seeing more work from you soon:

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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I say Is Just My Opinion. Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike *Smile*


Hello, G.Brown Author Icon! I see that you are new to the site. I would like to take a moment to say welcome, and I hope that you have a wonderful time here. The people are all so nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ) My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: First off, I see that this is unfinished. Because you barely have anything of Chapter Two, I will not read the paragraph and just review the first chapter.

Also, I know that you are a new member and free members can only hold up to 10 items in your port, but if your story is not extremely long then try posting each chapter separately, or only do two chapters. If you put your whole story into one long entry, then you will get less reviews. It's best to break up longer works, that way members can give you comments about each separate chapter and maybe do one a day. Most people don't have the time or patience to read, say, 20 000 words at once.

Now, let's get reading! *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I rather liked reading this, and I thought it was very interesting. The first chapter was mysterious, and it catches the reader's attention. I just hope that you will keep in mind to describe the main character and a bit about their background in the chapters to come *Smile*

*Thumbsup* Great first sentence. Nothing shocking that really hooks the reader, but it gives a great image in my mind.

I don't have anything negative to say about how the piece was written - that's good! At the moment it's too soon to decide whether you are leaving out things, or loopholes in the plot. I guess I'm going to have to wait until you add more.

My Suggestions: There were a few places while reading where I felt that a word could be changed, and there was a misspelled word or two, but nothing that really distracted from the pleasure of reading. Here they are:

sea birds flocked around in the air, searching for some food *Right* sea birds flocked around in the air, searching for food.
*Note1* I think that this sentence could do without the word some, do you agree?

deeper than any light could see *Right* deeper than any light could reach
*Note2* Since light cannot "see", why not try the word "reach"?

snake like *Right* snake-like
*Note3* This word needed a hyphen

those that are too week *Right* those that are too weak
*Note4* Misspelled word

Overall, it was a good read and I look forward to seeing where it will go next. I give this .. *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, well done! Keep Writing!

I hope that you found this review helpful,
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Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I say Is Just My Opinion. Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike *Smile*


Hello, johnj Author Icon! Thank you for posting this item in my forum. I see that you are fairly new to the website, so I would like to take a moment to say welcome, and that I hope you have a wonderful time here! The people are all so nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ) My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: First thing I ask of you ( and I ask this of everyone who doesn't do it already - you are definitely not the first ) is that you click on the Double Space Paragraphs button before submitting your work. It is found at the near the bottom of the edit page just before you save. I find that it makes your work appear much neater and actually does make it easier to read. But that may just be my opinion.

Other than that, I'm wondering what exactly this is. You say it is an excript but from whereabouts in your story? Is it the prologue? First chapter, second chapter? Not much is given in the description so I'm going to have to read to find out!

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought that this was a very well done and exciting, uhm, chapter? Anyways, well done. It was fun to read and it felt as if I was there, joining in the fight.

That being said, while you had the fight scene down, I felt like you were lacking a little in the setting. One of the first paragraphs describing the forest was good, but the place where the battle took place was a little fuzzy to me, although I did get most of it.

I also didn't quite understand why they were all fighting. Are they enemies? Why? Why was the army sent out there in the first place? I don't think this is needed if this is the prologue or first chapter since it is meant to catch the reader's attention, but I hope that you will describe it sometime in chapters to come.

It is obvious that your story takes place somewhere in the past, since they use swords, arrows and axes instead of guns, but I would have liked to see a little bit more of the "fantasy" and "medieval" theme in there. If you maybe even explained a little bit about the soldier's clothing ( was it armour? Did they have a specific design on the sheilds? Etc. )

And finally, you mentioned it was raining near the beginning, and that does help with the setting and description, but it is never mentioned again. I think that this could come back into the story a little. You could also mention a few more things in the battle scene such as The stench of blood or the many cries of dying men or whatever else you can think of *Smile*

Overall it was a good chapter, what I have mentioned here are just a few things that might make your story a little better ( in my opinion ) but this is your story, and you will write it the way that you want.

My Suggestions: I was happy to find while reading that there wasn't really much for me to suggest, other than adding in a few things mentioned. There weren't really any spelling or grammar errors that I could make note of, so thank you. It makes reading much more pleasant. However, I noticed a thing or two:

iron tipped *Right* iron-tipped

waste deep *Right* waist-deep

*Note1* These two words needed hyphens and one had incorrect spelling - which I just happened to notice now.

That was all that I could make note of, well done.

I enjoyed this chapter but I think that it just needs a tiny bit more work to be perfected. For now I give this *Star**STar**Star**Star* 4 Stars! Not bad at all, considering 3 is average *Smile* Keep Writing!

I hope you found this review helpful,
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Review of Poetry  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (5.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I say Is Just My Opinion. Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


Hello, Joseph Wood Author Icon! I have finished reading every piece of poetry in this folder, so i am giving you this review to let you know what I think overall.

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ) My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression At first, I didn't think that I would like reading all of this poetry, but because of you I have come to love reading poetry. You have given me new thoughts about this type of writing, and have inspired me to possibly try poetry myself sometime. ( Which will probably turn out a mess, but it's fun to try!*Laugh* )

From the first review I gave you, I have fallen in love with your work. I was extremely happy when you posted more in my forum for reviews! I guess this was the start of our mini-friendship!

My Thoughts While Reading Each piece of poetry was different and unique in your own way.

There are poems in here covering a variety of topics, from love to soldiers to angels. Since you are male, this surprised me. But who says males can't write about this stuff?

You used a variety of different poem types, which is great as each piece seemed fresh and better than your last.

I highly recommend this to anyone who loves poetry. Watch out world, here comes Joey!

My Suggestions None for this. Even though my journey in your port ends here, I don't want you to ever stop! Keep writing so the world can see your talent *Smile* I expect to see your name in poetry books soon, okay? *Wink*

This folder easily deserves the *Star**Star**Star**Star**Star* 5 Stars I am giving it. I wish there were higher ratings!

Keep going, I look forward to seeing more work by you on the website. I believe that you can go far!

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Review of Wolven: Prologue  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I say Is Just My Opinion. Take What You Like & Discard What You Dislike


My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ) My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression First thing I ask of you ( and I ask of everyone who doesn't do this already - you are definitely not the first ) is that you click on the Double Space Paragraphs button before submitting work. It doesn't really affect your work very much, since it is shorter but I find that it truly does make longer works appear neater and makes them easier to read *Smile* Thank you!

Other than that, it seems slightly short for a prologue ( But who am I to judge since I have written shorter ) Not much is given on the description of this piece, so I guess I will have to read to find out what happens *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading Wonderful prologue, great description and it catches the reader's attention at the end ( which is the whole point of a prologue )

I would have liked to see more of the character's thoughts, like maybe him thinking about how he got himself into the situation and the moments lader up to it. Or just more of his thoughts in general *Laugh*

Overall a great start, I don't really see much room for improvement. It was enjoyable and seemed very proffesional. I can't wait to see where this story goes next.

My Suggestions I don't have any suggestions for this, it was very well written. Although I just noticed one teensy thing:

This is it One more time
*Note1* Is there supposed to be a comma or period between it and one ?

Again, great job. *Star**Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 4.5 Stars! Great job! Keep Writing!

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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say


Hello, Poetry Author Icon! Sorry for the back to back reviews, I just had to see your final song *Smile* I'm sure that you won't mind, since it is feedback for you, after all! *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I think this one has my favorite title so far. Without a broken heart ... I think it's perfect and I can't wait to read to see what it's about *Reading*

Also, this one isn't double spaced either ... hmmmmm ...

My Thoughts While Reading: I still think I prefer the first one to your other one, but this one is kinda of in the middle for me. I like it but for some reason I don't love it. I guess that's just my opinion!

My favorite part:
No one can denie our love
We're stuck together
No one can devide us apart
You cannot break a true love
Ooh,
My tempeture rises high
With soft melody floating in the air
Melt in my arms baby
You can drift off to sleep
Without a broken heart.


Adorable *Smile*

My Suggestions: This was the one I found with the most spelling errors in it...

denie *Right* deny

devide *Right* divide

magifisent *Right* magificent

*Note1* SImple spelling errors

Overall it was good, you have written some really cute relationship songs here. I give this one ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars *Smile* Keep Writing! I look forward to seeing more from you soon!

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Review of New beginning  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say


Hello, Poetry Author Icon! Your one song was very good, I just had to see your others. I hope that you don't mind.

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I wonder why this song isn't double spaced when your other song is? I think this one should be double spaced as well, to make it easier to read. But that is only a suggestion.

Other than that, the title kind of reminded me of Linkin Parks "New Divide" song, but I think that I might just be a little bit of a fan *Bigsmile* There's not really much describing this in the description so I guess I'm going to have to read to find out what it's about *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I personally prefer the first song of yours that I read to this one, but I still think that this is a really good song, from the heart and well written.

My favorite part:
And what would you say if..
‘I love you’ is not enough to describe my feelings for you


I can relate to this and I think it was a great way to end the song. I also noticed that you ended your other song with something different, too. I think that's pretty neat.

My Suggestions: I don't have anything to suggest for this song, I guess it just didn't connect with me like your other one did. It was still good, so I'm giving it *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars! That's not bad at all *Smile* Keep Writing!

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Review of Take me  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say


Hello, Poetry Author Icon! I see that you are fairly new to the website, let me take a moment to say Welcome! I hope that you have a wonderful time here, the people are all so nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I haven't read many lyrics and poetry before, but my friend Joseph Wood Author Icon's work has made me have an interest in this type of writing. So I apologize if this isn't the sort of advice you are looking for! Other than that, it looks like a cute song and I cannot wait to read it! *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: When I read lyrics I always wish I had the tune in my mind so that I knew how it went. Is this supposed to be a faster song or a slower song?

Anyways, I thought they were some really good lyrics, and I know I couldn't do better *Smile* I thought this was adorable.

My favorite part:
You are my strength

That keeps me fighting


That was the best line in the song *Smile*

My Suggestions: There was one part I was a little confused about:

That feels me with confidence
Is it supposed to be feels or fills?

However, it was great and I look forward to looking at more of your work soon! I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 4.5 Stars! Amazing! Keep Writing!

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Review of I Want to Dream  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything That I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say *Smile*


Hello, pappuwrites Author Icon! My review will be broken up into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-Expanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's Read, Shall We?

My First Impression: Before I review I would just like to tell you that I am not a writer of poetry and definitely not a master of it! In truth, I don't know much about it other than choosing to read and review it from time to time. I do appreciate a good poem, though, and yours looks like it will not dissapoint! *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: This was a cute piece of poetry. I think that you could have made it stronger with more powerful and passionate words, but we are all on the website to improve our writing and to know what people think. Also, i'm not so good at poetry so I may be all wrong *Laugh*

My favorite part:
I want to send you a "fraaand" request
I want to "follow" you
I want to "stare" at your lovely face
I want to "know" your beautiful mind


A good start to your poem, and the friend request and follow thing reminded me of Facebook and Twitter ... *Pthb*

My Suggestions: I don't have any suggestions other than Keep writing and Keep learning. I would love to see your talent grow and see more work from you on the website. For now, I give your work *STar**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars! Which is not bad at all, I might add ( Since 3 is average *Laugh* ). There is always room for improvement! Keep Writing so that I can Keep Reading!

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything That I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say *Smile*


Hello, Ashlotte Author Icon! I see that you are new to the website. I would like to take a moment to welcome you and say that I hope you have a wonderful time here! The people are all so nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken up into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self-Expanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's Read, Shall We?

My First Impression: Before I review this I would like to tell you that I am not a master of poetry. Please take myn suggestions for what they are worth. I have just recently started reviewing poetry and I don't know much about it, but I try to help my fellow members in any way that I possibly can *Smile*

Other than that, I think the title sounds great and it pulled me in to read because I wondered what it could be about. I will read this and tell you what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I think this was a very powerful poem, full of deep emotion. I love reading poetry because it is incredible how people like you can tell a story in such few words ( I am a writer of novels ) and the words that you choose are incredible describing words.

My favorite part:
I would die intoxicated
With your poison
Forever my misguided angel of death


It was a strong ending.

My Suggestions:

*Note1* Remember to capatalize all of your "I's"

hearts *Right* heart's
*Note2* You are talking about something belonging to the heart so you need to make is possesive.

Otherwise, you did a very good job writing this and I enjoyed reading. I give it ... *Star**Star**STar**STar* 4 Stars! Not bad *Smile* I hope that you found this review helpful, and will continue to write more. I look foward to seeing you on the website, Keep Writing!

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Review of Remember  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Please Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say *Smile*


Hello, Gemthewriter Author Icon! I see that you are new here, and I would like to take a moment to say Welcome to the website! I hope that you have a wonderful time here, the people are all so very nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: At first, it seems a little short to be a chapter but I have come to learn that some Authors and readers prefer their stories to be of quicker pace with shorter chapters. ( While I prefer stories with Longer chapters, but sometimes shorter are nice as well ) So I wil ignore the length for this review.

The description sounds interesting, I am wondering where the character has ended up.

Quote at the beginning - nice touch. I do not see that very often. Alright, enough talking. I will read your work and tell you what I think of it *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought this was a good beginning to your story, I thought that it could have been a little stronger, a little more shocking, to catch the reader's attention, but I think the idea of shaping someone who was recently in a car crash into someone different is enough to hold most people's attention.

I wish there was a little bit more background information on the husband, and maybe the family and friends. Introduce them to the readers.

I just had a thought, what if you started the story with the car crash? ( As a prologue ) I think that it would definitely capture the readers attention and keep them reading. It would be a great start, and it doesn't have to be too long.

My Suggestions: I have a suggestion or two:

‘Don’t you remember anything Dad?’ *Right* ‘Don’t you remember anything, Dad?’
*Note1* I think that there should be a comma before the word Dad.

After taking Bianca to school Jodie *Right* After taking Bianca to school, Jodie
*Note2* I think this sentence should also have a comma

Hey Josie,
*Note3* I thought the character's name was Jodie?

Amnesia dear’ *Right* Amnesia, dear’
*Note4* Another comma

Overall, this wasn't bad, although it could've been a bit better. ( More background information, a bit more excitement / suspense to keep the reader going through the first chapter ) I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, which isn't bad at all! *Smile* I hope that you found this review helpful, Keep Writing!


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Review of Disposal  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Please Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say *Smile*


Hello, Dravenko Author Icon! I see that you are new to the website. I would just like to take this moment to say hello and that I hope you have a wonderful time here! All of the people are so nice and helpful *Bigsmile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I don't really know what to think of this at first, really I was drawn in by your description since I am wondering what the noise that he emits from the kitchen each night is, and how she ends it ... I will read to let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I liked the beginning of this, but as I came closer to the end I became more and more confused. I thought that the person who was bothering her was her husband ( You may want to clarify this by stating either her age at the beginning, or that it is her father )

I also don't understand the ending. Did she not get in trouble for her actions? What is the significance of the picture that is finally placed upright? Does she have some sort of condition? Why would she stab someone for something so small? I'm so confused! You may want to clarify things.

My Suggestions: Please try and make things more clearer for the reader *Smile* As a writer, I have learned that you must always ask yourself Why while writing. Why Does the character do this? Why do things end up like that? It helps explain things that may otherwise confuse the readers.

Before I could get up and curse him though, he would *Right* Before I could get up and curse him, though, he would
*Note1* I just added a comma here because I felt it was needed.

Overall, not bad. It was confusing, but I think that you are a good writer and just need to perfect your skill. At the moment I give this *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars. That's not bad! Keep Writing!

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Review of Inside  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (3.5)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Please Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say *Smile*


Hello,Nayen Author Icon! I couldn't help but see this on the fantasy page, and after reading the description decided to read because I, too, am in the League and am entering the contest *Smile*

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I don't know what to think at first, the description is interesting enough and has seemed to catch my attention.

{ I also noticed one of your notes at the top does not show up because it is spelled incorrectly. I don't know if you want to fix this or not }

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought it was a good start, nothing really happened, so I am wondering if you are still working on this and if it is meant to be continued before submitting it into the contest. I think there still is a little bit more that you could work on about Jeyra and her mission to find a newborn human to posses *Smile*

I did notice a few errors as I read though, see below.

I like all of the names that you chose for your demons. They were very original, did you come up with them yourself?

Overall, good start and I look forward to reading more!

My Suggestions: I Have a few suggestions:

Today was like any other, but not really.
*Note1* Already the first sentence doesn't make much sense. Today was like any other, but not really? How is that possible? Maybe try writing: Today started like any other day, but that soon changed or Today was unlike any other depending on your story.

In this building is a bunch of newborn humans to posses. *Right* In this building is a bunch of newborn humans.
*Note2* I think this sentence could do without the last two words at the end ( Since you end the sentence before with posses ) The sentence after it also explains what the demons are going to do with the newborn humans, so the ending is not needed.

When do we start(,) Iymia?"

"I have a question(,) Iymia!

Helas, your turn(,)" Iymia called.

*Note3* These three sentences needed commas.

whteness *Right* whiteness

Occaisonally *Right* Occasionally

terrifing *Right* terrifying

*Note4* Simple Spelling Errors I noticed

That was all I could make note of right now, I hope that I helped and this will increase your chances in the contest! You'll be up against me *Wink* I love some good competition! For now, though, I give it ... *Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 3.5 Stars because it had a few errors and I think it needs to be finished *Smile*

I hope this review helped and if you do plan on adding more and would like me to come back and send an e-mail regarding it, please don't hesitate to ask by e-mail or posting in my forum ( Link Below ) Keep Writing and I Will Keep Reading!


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Review of The Cure  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
This Is A Review By Krystxn * Remember, Everything I Write Is Just My Opinion. Feel Free To Listen To / Ignore Anything I May Say


Hello, Joseph Jimerson Author Icon! My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: At first, I don't really know what to think about your short story. Your description sounds interesting enough to pull me in, but will I enjoy it? Oh, I'm sure I will! But I guess the only way to find out is for me to read and to tell you what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: Well, this was certainly an interesting story. I actually enjoyed reading it. It had a very good ending, and I am wondering what will happen next. Do you plan on continuing it or is it going to remain like this?

It reminded me of the swine-flu that has been going on recently. Most people in my area have forgotten about it, but that's a very good way to put your own twist on it!

Overall, I think it was great and you are a very creative writer!

My Suggestions: I Do have a suggestion or two, though:

But week ago *Right* But a week ago
*Note1* I think that you just forgot a word here

I didn’t mean to scream(,) but I did.

Something was wrong(,) but more so I knew Tabitha was alive.
*Note2* Try adding commas to the above two sentences so they may flow better

Jason how did you find me. *Right* Jason how did you find me?
*Note4* The sentence is a question so it should end in a question mark.

Those were the only errors I could note, great! I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 4.5 Stars! Well done! Keep Writing and I will Keep Reading!

I hope you found this review helpful,

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Review of The Warsongs  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (3.5)
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Hello, bandicx Author Icon! My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: First thing I ask of everyone ( you're not the first, trust me ) is that they click on the double space paragraphs box before submitting work. It truly does make it easier for people to read *Smile*

Also, I notice that your middle paragraph takes up the majority of this and, even without reading, I'm sure it can be broken up into smaller ones for easier reading. I will give you suggestions further on in my review.

Okay, sorry there is so much to say here *Smile* Just because I wrote all of that doesn't mean your writing is bad. ( I haven't even read it yet! *Laugh* ) So I will read to let you know what I think *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I thought this was a very good, classic story of revenge. I think it needed a little work but we're all here to improve on our writing, aren't we?

I LOVED your names, by the way!

I didn't really see the end coming, you caught me by surprise there! I should have known ...

My Suggestions: I have a few suggestions for your story:

running free until one night, *Right* running free. Until one night,
*Note1* I think that a new sentence should start here for effect.

the children excitingly said yes in chorus. *Right* the children excitingly said "yes" in chorus.
*Note2* Quotations added because characters were speaking.

the children scrambled and ran to their homes(,) but one child remained.
*Note3* I added a comma in this sentence so it flows better.

hear that story I know it’ll *Right* hear that story. I know it’ll
*Note4* Put a period to start a new sentence.

*Note5* Okay, here is your biggest paragraph, cut down into smaller paragraphs. I have also bolded any spelling / grammar things I suggest you change:

Among the clans, the first to fall was the Warsong Clan because all the three other clans knew the threat of this ferocious clan, so they all agreed to eliminate them first. Outnumbered, the Warsong fell, their houses were burned down to ashes and all members of the clan, regardless if it was a woman, a child, old or young, were murdered. The heir of the clan, Ligmus, survived and escaped along with the clan’s champion, Arithmus. They escaped to the mountains and hid there for several years. Ligmus was only a child then, a 12-year old, who has seen it all, the cruelty of the world and how his parents died in front of him. Arithmus, being the most skilled warrior of his clan asked Ligmus, “Your highness, don’t you want to avenge your parents? The Warsong Clan?” Ligmus in a trembling voice answered, “But how Arithmus? I’m weak and don’t know anything about fighting.” Aritmus answered “I shall train you my lord! I’ll make you the greatest warrior this forsaken land can never have!” Because of the hatred and the will to avenge his parents, Ligmus accepted the offer of Arithmus.

Arithmus used his knowledge and experience in fighting to train Ligmus. Day and night, Ligmus struggled with nothing but only his flaring will to have revenge. Years have passed, Ligmus turned fifteen, despite is age he was now as skilled as or maybe even better than his mentor, Arithmus. For three years they stayed hidden among the thick forests of the mountains and after all the training and plans they made, they decided to go down to their homeland, Hambal, and start executing their plans.

Ligmus saw Hambal in ruins although there were still some houses left, his rage and anger covered him seeing is homeland. Wandering around the streets of Hambal, they asked the refugees some questions about the war and they were told that the Darknin Clan won the war and is the current ruler of the land. Arithmus told Ligmus about the Darknins, he said that according to his informants, the Darknins were the ones that convinced all the other three clans to eliminate them first. Knowing this, his mind and heart was focused on one thing; the downfall of the Darknin Clan. Walking along the streets of Hambal, Arithmus and Ligmus heard several war drums not so far away from them. The sound of war drums means that there was an assembly to announce something or to notice the public. Arithmus and Ligmus headed towards the sounds and saw many people crowding. A warrior sounded the horn and started talking,

“We gathered you here today to tell you that the Darknin Clan is looking and hiring brave and skilled warriors to fight and defend the great clan!” The crowd started murmuring, “Silence!!” the warrior shouted. “Anyone who is interested in joining, just come to the Darknin’s war circle by dawn tomorrow.” And the warrior left. Ligmus asked Arithmus what was that war circle the warrior was talking about and Arithmus told him that it’s a circle wherein only two warriors can enter and they will fight to death to gain the right to enter the Darknin’s horde. Arithmus told Ligmus that they should enter the horde so that they can carry out their revenge against the clan.

Ligmus agreed and by dawn the next morning they went to the meeting place and saw many warriors that also went there to have a shot in joining the clan’s horde. They were asked to write their names in a small scroll and the one they will fight will be done in lottery. Before the fight, all the warriors were separated from each other and were just called if it’s their turn. There were seventy two great warriors and so far twenty four has won and lived to join the horde. A warrior shouted. “Ligmus! Into the circle!” Ligmus entered. “And his opponent! Arithmus!” Ligmus was shocked and was so confused of what to do. Inside the circle the mentor and the student faced each other. Ligmus said, “Arithmus, I… I can’t do this! You are my mentor!”

Arithmus answered, “My lord, this is for the Warsong and it’s my honor to be slain by your sword.” But Ligmus refused to fight so Arithmus started striking him so he would fight back. Ligmus fell down and was about to get slashed by Arithmus, but Ligmus stabbed him first, Arithmus bled and looked at Ligmus with a smiling face and uttered. “Ligmus, for the Warsong.” As Arithmus fell to the ground, Ligmus was declared the winner. The incident made Ligmus more determined to get revenge. The thirty six warriors who passed the test were hired as warriors of the Darknin horde.

Many other countries and clans tried to conquer Hambal(,) but they were repelled by the horde. The clan noticed the great skills of Ligmus which in all his battles led the horde to many of its victories. Later on(,) Ligmus was promoted as the general and champion of the clan. The strategies and fighting style of Ligmus made the Darknin horde popular and feared across the lands and most of the countries feared the clan’s power. Despite the glory and blessings Ligmus was getting, his anger and hatred towards the clan never faded and as the time pass he was gathering warriors and supplies to aide him in his plan to destroy the clan. Many warriors went to his side knowing the greatness and skills of the general who can win any battle. Because of the glory Ligmus was giving to the clan, the clan leader decided to marry his beloved daughter, Andora, to Ligmus.

Andora was so beautiful, any warrior or man that sees her falls under her spell. Andora was also trained to be a great fighter of her clan but because she was a woman she was never sent to the battlefield. Upon meeting Andora, Ligmus fell in love with her, with what Ligmus felt for her, he almost forgot about his revenge and hatred against the clan ‘til one day when he was patrolling the streets of Hambal he saw an auction, so he went there to check it out. He was about to leave when the auctioneer shouted, “The next item is the sword said to be the sword of the great Arithmus of the lost clan of the Warsongs!” All the memory, the hatred and anger went back to Ligmus; he bought the sword and used it. He promised that he will avenge his parents, Arithmus and the Warsong.

Ligmus returned to the clan’s fortress with a determined soul to carry out his revenge. On that night, the moon was red as if it knew the bloodshed that will broke out. Ligmus assembled all the men who joined his side and told them the plans and strategy. On the west side of the fortress Ligmus’ horde was very much prepared for battle, they stayed hidden among the trees like hungry tigers waiting to take their prey and waited for the signal of Ligmus. On Ligmus’ signal the men charged towards the fortress like hungry cannibals. The watchmen of the fortress saw Ligmus’ horde charging towards them and they sounded the alarm. The clan’s horde assembled on the west gate and prepared for the raging warriors of Ligmus. As the clouds covered the bloody moon, the two forces collided.

Blood was spilled everywhere, shouts of anguish echoed throughout Hambal, cries fiercer than the wolves were heard. Many lives were taken away but Ligmus triumphed and his forces advanced towards the fortress. He ordered is men to burn every single house they see and let no one from the Darknin live. Ligmus went to the clan leader’s room for revenge wit no hesitations to kill, he had slain all the guards and in the room he saw the leader and his wife trembling in fear. The leader begged, “Ligmus! My friend! Our great general and champion! Please spare our lives, we will give you anything you want, money? Land? Anything just tell us.”

Ligmus shouted, “Can you bring back the lives of my parents you and your men killed?! Can you revive my lost clan, the Warsong?!” when he was about to slash the leader and is wife a warrior stopped is blade using his own sword. Ligmus and the warrior fought but Ligmus is just so skilled and he killed the warrior then stabbed the leader and his wife. He beheaded the warrior who fought on par with him and raised it across his man who was then shouting and celebrating their victory. As he was raising the head; a long blonde hair fell from the helmet. Ligmus removed the helmet so that he can see the face of the warrior whom he killed, as he dropped the helmet, tears fell from is eyes; the warrior whom he killed and beheaded was Andora. Because of that tragedy, Ligmus went to the forest wandering and now fifty years have passed, still no one knows where he is or if he is still alive.


saw the child cried *Right* saw the child cry
*Note6* Remember to watch your tenses. Since you are telling a story of something that happened in the past, everything should be in past tense. I tried to fix as much as I could, but you may want to go back and change it. If you are having trouble, please see this link: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses.htm... *Smile* It gives a very simple explanation.

*Note1* Also remember that each time a character speaks, you must start a new paragraph. Unless there are other words between the dialogue.

Overall, this was not bad, but it was not perfect. For now I give it ... *Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 3.5 Stars. That's not too bad *Smile* But there's always room for improvement! So Keep Writing and Keep Learning!

I hope you found this review helpful,

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Hello, suser:darkangel08}! My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: There isn't much from the title or the description to give me a really good idea of this prologue, But i have read your first paragraph and will admit that it has caught my attention. I will read more to let you know what I think of your work *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: First thing I notice right away is that you are trying to give your narrator ( and main character, I presume ) a sense of humor. And you do it well, adding in these little jokes such as "you can stop judging me now" But watch how far you go. If you keep on having the main character talk to the reader like that, I feel like it distracts from the main story, starts to feel repetitive, boring and annoying and also seems less proffesional. If you want this to be taken seriously, I would have the main character not talk to the reader like that ( Unless you only plan on doing it in the prologue, in which maybe keep some of it, but also remove some).

Putting that aside, I do like your idea. I think it's a little overwhelming at first, since she is a witch, the Angel of Death and the granddaughter of Satan himself. It seems to be a lot to take in at first. Is there a better way you can think of to ease the reader in?

Anyways, I'm not saying that this is a bad idea at all, I think that it just needs to be polished. But i'm positive that from help with other members and going through a few drafts, it will be perfected *Smile*

My Suggestions: I noticed a few things, so I do have a few suggestions:

I guess that's another thing that separates me else from the others here, bar my family and friends back home.
*Note1* It looks like some stray words may have gotten in this sentence *Laugh* causing it to not make very much sense. I feel if the highlighted words were gone, this sentence would make perfect sense again!

Not you fake magicians stuff. *Right* Not fake magician's stuff.
*Note2* Please note how I removed a word ( Since it did not seem right in the sentence ) and added an apostrophe. ( I'm still argueing with myself whether or not I'm right, since I am not a very experienced writer, but if you are talking about stuff belonging to the magician, shouldn't it be possesive? )

my mothers side, my fathers side *Right* my mother's side, my father's side
*Note3* I just added apostrophes where they should be

I know what your thinking?
*Note4* If the sentence is not a question, then why does it end in a question mark?

I'd rather go visit granddad in hell, which actually isn't even all that bad, you get used to the smell of burning flesh and screams after a while, Lucifer is in fact a really nice guy, I'm not just saying that because he;s my own flesh and blood, but because he really is. *Right* I'd rather go visit granddad in Hell. Which actually isn't even all that bad, you get used to the smell of burning flesh and screams after a while. Lucifer is in fact a really nice guy, I'm not just saying that because he's my own flesh and blood, but because he really is.
*Note5* This was all just one big run-on sentence, so I divided it up into three that made more sense. Also, I capitalized Hell and fixed he;s to he's

That's all I noticed in your story *Smile* I hope that you found this review helpful. I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star* 4 Stars, not bad! Keep Writing!

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Joseph Wood Author Icon! I'm back *Bigsmile* Let's see your work this time!

My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: Hmm, can I solve the riddle?? *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I would have never guessed that! The voice ! I really enjoyed this one, and I think it is one of my favorites of yours. Your description of the voice in riddle / poem form was breathtaking. I absolutely love this, and I think your work is getting better and better!

My favorite part:
I cannot tell truth, I cannot lie,
I cannot live, and I cannot die

So true! And it's a great start that catches the reader's attention immediately.

My Suggestions: Again, None! Impressive! *Star**Star**Star**Star**Star* 5 Stars! *Bigsmile* You are wonderful! Keep Writing!

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Hello, Joseph Wood Author Icon! I'm back for review 2 out of 3 ! Thanks again for posting in my forum! Once again, I am no master of poetry, but I will try my best!

As you know, My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: I have a friend who likes to listen to Dragonforce *Laugh* I personally have never listened to them, but I am curious to see what kind of emotions that you have transferred to writing after listening. *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: I must say that I enjoyed this poetry more than your other Dancing in the Silver Moonlight. This one appeals to me more than your other, but different readers may like your other work. For me, this is my favorite so far. Well Done. You gave me a great mental picture in just a few words. I really enjoyed reading this.

My Favorite Part:
No trace of existance, not even a grave,
just the sound of their breath, fading away.

I think it's so sad and true *Frown*


My Suggestions: I have two suggestions:
Ghosts of battle, warriors disappeared,
never to die, never to be returned.

*Note1* This bit doesn't ryhm ( I can't spell that word! ) Is it supposed to? ( It's fine if it's not, I was just curious )

but llive at heart *Right* but alive at heart, OR but live at heart,
*Note2* There was just an extra L at the beginning of live so I gave you the two suggestions I thought it could be.

Overall, well done. Worthy of 5 stars! *Star**Star**Star**Star**Star* *Bigsmile* Keep Writing!


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Hello, Coal Author Icon! My review will be broken into 3 categories: My First Impression ( What I think before I read ), My Thoughts While Reading ( Self Explanitory ) and My Suggestions ( What I think you could change / improve ) I hope you find this review helpful! Let's read, shall we?

My First Impression: What is this? I wonder. Is it a prologue, a chapter, or simply a short story? I see that it is labelled a short story but by the look of the ending it seems as if it could be continued. But this is your story and you will write it as you like *Smile*

Already from the first sentence you have me hooked, so I will read *Reading*

My Thoughts While Reading: Althought confusing at first, I see that I missed the most important part of the ending in my first impressions and I do realize that It is a short story *Laugh*. A rather sad one, actually.

Also, at first I thought this story was about modern warfare, and not fantasy. ( Which is why I thought it was odd that a soldier would be carrying around and axe instead of gun! ) I did realize about halfway through that it was indeed a fantasy story.

I liked it, even though I thought I would not. You have a remarkable way of getting into your character's minds and explaining their thoughts. I felt rather sorry for the main character.

My Suggestions: I Do Have Some Suggestions:

now would I hold her now. *Right* now would I hold her.
*Note1* Since you used the word now twice in this sentence, it sounded a little repetitive, and now that I pointed it out I'm sure you can see the simple mistake as well. Just remove one of the nows { I removed it at the end } And it will make perfect sense! *Smile*

I saw the past in my nightmares,,
*Note2* I'm pretty sure you can see what is wrong with this sentence! Just an extra comma that needs to be removed!

Those are all of the suggestions I could make! Well Done! I give this ... *Star**Star**Star**Star**Halfstar* 4.5 Stars! I loved it, even though I cannot find the words to explain why. Keep Writing!

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