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  • Lingering Shadows

    Primary Genre: Suspense/thriller Word Count: 40,000 Beta Readers: 0

    Lucia Pierce killed her mother, or so she thought. She is racked with guilt and nightmares, and marked with scars that remind her of her sin every day.

    Thirteen years later, in the wake of her father's death, Lucia takes ownership of the family home they left behind years ago...

    Lucia Pierce killed her mother, or so she thought. She is racked with guilt and nightmares, and marked with scars that remind her of her sin every day.

    Thirteen years later, in the wake of her father's death, Lucia takes ownership of the family home they left behind years ago – traveling hundreds of miles to start a new life in an old house. She finds the property in a disastrous state, a result of both neglect over time and active destruction by any number of people.

    With a massive job ahead of her, Lucia gets to work right away. Cleaning, sorting, and moving occupy nearly all of her time. As she sifts through what remains of her childhood, Lucia makes a discovery that hints at her mother’s leading dangerous double life and the long-held deadly grudge that remains over her own head.

    Isaac Young finds himself caught in the crossfire as he attempts to be a good neighbor, helping Lucia to both rehabilitate the property and learn to let go of a past created for her by the adults in her life. Will Lucia be able to move forward and forgive herself, or will she double-down on loathing herself in light of what she’s learned about the most important person in her life?

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    I am looking for mainly developmental and story feedback. What makes sense/doesn't make sense about the story, are there areas where it feels lacking or over done, etc. That said, I am open to any and all feedback as I continue to move forward with this project in hopes of finishing it up soon!

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  • Tangled Hearts

    Primary Genre: Romance Word Count: 52,643 Beta Readers: 0

    I am looking for feedback on transition as the story progressions and the story overall.

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  • The Seed of Troubles

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 8,600 Beta Readers: 0

    I`m fairly new to writing and would like feedback on the story/characters (it's an early draft so it will need grammatical & Typo fixes which are not important now).

    The story takes place in a world quite different than ours. In a realm largely isolated from the larger world. However,...

    I`m fairly new to writing and would like feedback on the story/characters (it's an early draft so it will need grammatical & Typo fixes which are not important now).

    The story takes place in a world quite different than ours. In a realm largely isolated from the larger world. However, troubles begin when foreign peoples begin entering this realm and throw it into chaos. The story follows a boy displaced due to conflict, an exiled general, a mysteries swordmen and his strange companions.
    The story is meant to be very fantastical, involving gods, demons, hero's, fantasy creatures, and fair bit of tragedy.
    *This is only a few early chapters.

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  • zendari

    Primary Genre: Science fiction Word Count: 60,000 Beta Readers: 0

    This is a story about a planet run by the women that abduct men from earth. The men think that this is the best place ever, but they have no idea what these women are capable of.
    1. I would feedback on the storyline.
    2. I would like feedback on...

    This is a story about a planet run by the women that abduct men from earth. The men think that this is the best place ever, but they have no idea what these women are capable of.
    1. I would feedback on the storyline.
    2. I would like feedback on the characters.
    3. I would like feedback on the scenery

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  • The Mixed Blood Of My Brothers: A Farlands Tale

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 5,097 Beta Readers: 0

    This is a writing project I started last year. I'm a fairly new writer and I understand this piece has a lot of things that need to be addressed. From the character voice too the prose, I can objectively say this piece is..okay, but not good. All I really want...

    This is a writing project I started last year. I'm a fairly new writer and I understand this piece has a lot of things that need to be addressed. From the character voice too the prose, I can objectively say this piece is..okay, but not good. All I really want to know from you is how I can tell this story from Elliot's perspective? Thank you for seeing this and happy reading.

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  • Seeing yourself as Joseph?

    Primary Genre: Self improvement (Non-fiction) Word Count: 15,848 Beta Readers: 0

    This is an existential christian book based on the life of Joseph in the Jedeo christian bible. It's goal is to encourage others who maybe facing diverse challenges and need a word of assurance. This book isn't writen to convert or necessarily strengthen someone's faith but to help others...

    This is an existential christian book based on the life of Joseph in the Jedeo christian bible. It's goal is to encourage others who maybe facing diverse challenges and need a word of assurance. This book isn't writen to convert or necessarily strengthen someone's faith but to help others deal with the challenges of life. There isn't any sermonizing or the use of cliche words of affirmation but the use of Jungian psychology and philosophy, with Friedrich Nietzsche being a strong influence.
    This book isn't completely as yet but will be one chapter at a time. I haven't edited it as as I am waiting to complete the first draft but I am putting it out there to see if it makes sense to others. This is my first book.

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  • hindu

    Primary Genre: Personal Narrative (Non-fiction) Word Count: 1,200 Beta Readers: 0

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  • The Means and the Ends

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 5,922 Beta Readers: 2

    Here lies Blue. He has died for centuries. Many lifetimes have been lived. If you can call it that.

    Blue will need to start with nothing. But from nothing he finds true freedom, and a silent partner. Or at least, Blue wished he was more silent.

    Looking for feedback on...

    Here lies Blue. He has died for centuries. Many lifetimes have been lived. If you can call it that.

    Blue will need to start with nothing. But from nothing he finds true freedom, and a silent partner. Or at least, Blue wished he was more silent.

    Looking for feedback on my flow and wording. And of course, if you have any comments on my characters I would love to hear it.

    I love reading others stories as well. Would love to look over your work.

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  • Torn Grounds

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 20,000 Beta Readers: 1

    The book is about the city called Portvir, which is ruled by grounds (equivalent to gangs). The main character Ti is one of the crucial members of the ground Thorns of Locust.
    The main plot revolves around political disputes and magic. Ti is searching for a way to cure herself...

    The book is about the city called Portvir, which is ruled by grounds (equivalent to gangs). The main character Ti is one of the crucial members of the ground Thorns of Locust.
    The main plot revolves around political disputes and magic. Ti is searching for a way to cure herself and become sorcerer.
    It is far from being finished, but I would appreciate editing and comments about the existing 5 chapters)

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  • Die! (a novel)

    Primary Genre: Other fiction Word Count: 16,451 Beta Readers: 2

    Dear Readers,

    This book is about Joan Desussa uncovering the reasons for her father's mysterious mental collapse.

    This is the first part of the book. I would greatly appreciate any feedback--specifically on any points where the story lacks profluence.

    Please send me your work as well--I am more than happy...

    Dear Readers,

    This book is about Joan Desussa uncovering the reasons for her father's mysterious mental collapse.

    This is the first part of the book. I would greatly appreciate any feedback--specifically on any points where the story lacks profluence.

    Please send me your work as well--I am more than happy to read it.

    Sincerely,
    Hunter

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