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  • Last "Best" Gift

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 5,476 Beta Readers: 0

    Chapter 6 of Betsu no Sekai ni Mezameru. Sura & Griffin just got home from the infirmary in their Village. Settings: Gadvell Village of the Kingdom of LouwenDale, Winter.
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  • Seven Seals Saga - Grayson Bennett and the Chariot of Fire

    Primary Genre: Theological fiction Word Count: 81,000 Beta Readers: 1

    This is my first rough draft of my Christian Fantasy novel. I am looking for any feedback, voice, character description, what works and what doesn't. I will be listening through to make my suggestions this week. Minor grammatical or tenses I will fix in my edit if you do not...

    This is my first rough draft of my Christian Fantasy novel. I am looking for any feedback, voice, character description, what works and what doesn't. I will be listening through to make my suggestions this week. Minor grammatical or tenses I will fix in my edit if you do not want to bother with those. I am looking for honest feedback, so please enjoy and let me know what you think.

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  • Osprey 1

    Primary Genre: Science fiction Word Count: 3,500 Beta Readers: 0

    Damaged and severely outgunned, a lone ship must hold the line against a much larger and better-equipped force. The first story in a series (might end up being an anthology, might not).
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  • Patriarchs of the Village

    Primary Genre: Satire Word Count: 1,900 Beta Readers: 0

    A comical short story set in the late 1800's that follows a group of men who think they have all the answers while the town around them is falling apart.

    This is a short story for a collection of stories I am writing with a friend. The collection is called...

    A comical short story set in the late 1800's that follows a group of men who think they have all the answers while the town around them is falling apart.

    This is a short story for a collection of stories I am writing with a friend. The collection is called Ripping on Rip.

    I would like to know how the story comes across overall. Also wondering if the ending is satisfactory, sudden, or just doesn't work. I was originally planning on going darker with the ending, but took it back to keep it light hearted. I'd like to know if that is the right move.

    Thanks!

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  • Domestic Situation Ch1

    Primary Genre: Other fiction Word Count: 3,894 Beta Readers: 1

    I'm just looking for people to tell me how this first chapter sounds for my book. Its a book about a girl named Serena who is estranged from her family and has been working at a gentleman's club to make ends meet. When she's hired to dance at a bachelor...

    I'm just looking for people to tell me how this first chapter sounds for my book. Its a book about a girl named Serena who is estranged from her family and has been working at a gentleman's club to make ends meet. When she's hired to dance at a bachelor party, she meets a famous author named Damion Sullivan who quickly sweeps her off her feet. It's later on that she finds out this man is actually married to her sister whom she hasn't seen in six years.

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  • The Kromethian

    Primary Genre: Science fiction Word Count: 50,000 Beta Readers: 0

    I have been looking for beta readers for this manuscript, I hope you enjoy it.

    "It has been two years since a series of meteors littered our planet carrying a newfound element within its rock. The element holds immense energy bringing all nations to war over the rare resource. William...

    I have been looking for beta readers for this manuscript, I hope you enjoy it.

    "It has been two years since a series of meteors littered our planet carrying a newfound element within its rock. The element holds immense energy bringing all nations to war over the rare resource. William Burke and his five children survived that initial impacts and now are thriving through the societal collapse. Will the great war for resources end before reaching their door, or will they be forced to run towards chaos to save one of their own."

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  • The Nervous Nigh (CH. 1 Only; Story Incomplete)

    Primary Genre: Science fiction Word Count: 6,500 Beta Readers: 1

    I've been working on this story for a while, but haven't gotten to finish it. I thought I'd have some beta readers look at it over any inconsistencies that I might have with this draft. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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  • I Left My Heart in the Middle of Nowhere Africa

    Primary Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 16,000 Beta Readers: 1

    This is a young adult fiction book that assumes an interesting take on the life of teenagers who are also third-culture kids. Specifically, one teenager who is struggling with lack of friends, identifying with two different cultures, and learning to stand up for herself. I have the whole book written,...

    This is a young adult fiction book that assumes an interesting take on the life of teenagers who are also third-culture kids. Specifically, one teenager who is struggling with lack of friends, identifying with two different cultures, and learning to stand up for herself. I have the whole book written, but I want to make sure that the first half is gripping, cohesive, and just generally interesting enough to read.

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  • THE VICTIM'S DIARY (CH 1)

    Primary Genre: Crime/detective Word Count: 2,300 Beta Readers: 2

    I wanna know if there's any plot holes
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  • Mora's Awakening

    Primary Genre: Other fiction Word Count: 33,575 Beta Readers: 0

    This is my take of a Romanian myth/superstition. It was so fun to write and add my own twist, but I've only had a couple friends and family read it. I am looking for any and all feedback! What works, what doesn't, what could be done better, punctuation/grammar/spelling errors that...

    This is my take of a Romanian myth/superstition. It was so fun to write and add my own twist, but I've only had a couple friends and family read it. I am looking for any and all feedback! What works, what doesn't, what could be done better, punctuation/grammar/spelling errors that I'm sure I've missed while editing. I am hoping to publish this so I appreciate ALL feedback! I tend to classify this as supernatural/paranormal thriller.

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