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  • The Trailing Spouses Network - through Ch 6

    Primary Genre: Romance Word Count: 66,294 Beta Readers: 5

    This story is about four American families moving to South Africa. The focus is on the four women, the trailing spouses.
    1. What do you think of the first five pages of the text? Were they compelling enough for you to continue?
    2. Are the characters believable and relatable in...

    This story is about four American families moving to South Africa. The focus is on the four women, the trailing spouses.
    1. What do you think of the first five pages of the text? Were they compelling enough for you to continue?
    2. Are the characters believable and relatable in any way?
    3. Were you confused by the shift in time?
    4. An omniscient narrator tells this story. Were you confused by whose head you were in?
    5. Were there slow spots that made you want to stop reading? Where?
    6. This draft is through Ch 6. Would you be interested in reading to the end?

    Thank you for reading my story.

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  • hindu

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

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  • Silver Skin (Part 1 of 2)

    Primary Genre: Short story Word Count: 7,500 Beta Readers: 2

    Ray is a young man on a quest to find a fabled deer told in children’s fairytales to save his ailing sister. Unaware of the stag’s whereabouts, he seeks out an ancient library and gains help from a mysterious fire elemental. Little does he know her crimes and soon finds...

    Ray is a young man on a quest to find a fabled deer told in children’s fairytales to save his ailing sister. Unaware of the stag’s whereabouts, he seeks out an ancient library and gains help from a mysterious fire elemental. Little does he know her crimes and soon finds himself on a mission to not only save his sister but the rest of the world.

    This is part 1 out of 2 for this short story.

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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.

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    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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  • Ramon + Isolda

    Primary Genre: Romance Word Count: 81,063 Beta Readers: 0

    Ramon and Isolda’s romance is off to a good start. At least until her father swings back into her life and tries to buy the property that is used to help children while their parents work. Not only is Isolda’s father trying to get back into her life but he...

    Ramon and Isolda’s romance is off to a good start. At least until her father swings back into her life and tries to buy the property that is used to help children while their parents work. Not only is Isolda’s father trying to get back into her life but he brings with him a possible romantic partner. Can their love survive?

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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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  • Forces

    Primary Genre: Other fiction Word Count: 45,090 Beta Readers: 0

    This... is... a fanfic. A Fanfic of a video game called Sonic Forces. Yes... Sonic the Hedgehog. A story I was so disappointed with. So I re-wrote it. In a darker dramatic way. It starts off like the game... but after what happens to Sonic... It's all out of my...

    This... is... a fanfic. A Fanfic of a video game called Sonic Forces. Yes... Sonic the Hedgehog. A story I was so disappointed with. So I re-wrote it. In a darker dramatic way. It starts off like the game... but after what happens to Sonic... It's all out of my head.
    I'm not the best writer in the world. I just want to know if it's any good or at least enjoyable. Like I said before, This is the First set of Chapters out of Four. The grand total word count is 164k words. Its all done and complete. I've been at this for about 2yrs trying to get it right.
    So thanks for reading/listening.
    WARNING!!! This is written with TEENS to ADULTS IN MIND. Language is UNCENSORED.
    In Context: Tails in this story is 16 yrs old. With that in mind. Sonic and everyone else are in their mid-twenties close to thirties. Reason for that is due to the tone of the story is Suspenseful Drama, Violence and Language. But don't worry they don't swear. Worst thing to come out of them is Damn. But... the OC's? Get ready to see that F-word quite a bit.
    The Story is a Drama first, Suspense and Action. In that order.
    Another thing is that there aren't any Wisps elemental weapons of power. The weaponry is typical weapons used in military. Knives, Pistols, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, and Shotguns.
    Same goes for Super Powers. Sonic and Friends are still intact. Sonic super-fast, Tails can fly... etc, etc, but the OC's don't. They are just average nobodies trying to make a difference.
    The Sonic Cast is: Main: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy. Side Characters are: Silver, Vector, Espio and Charmie.
    The OC Cast is: Main: Chris(Hedgehog) Zeke(Wolf) Trish(Dalmatian) Barnett(Rabbit) Side Characters: Zander(Dalmatian) POS(Labrador) Eddie&Edward(Cat) and Lance(Kodiak Bear)

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  • Lost In The Dream

    Primary Genre: Mystery Word Count: 3,006 Beta Readers: 0

    If pacing is too slow or long. If dialogue is good.

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  • Chapter 1: Light Above The Pit

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 5,800 Beta Readers: 0

    I'd like some criticism about my story structure. This is my second time writing my first chapter to try to make it flow better, make it more natural and comprehensive, so feedback about that would be amazing.
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