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Reviews » Poetry » Romantic, General
“Bum-Bum Bum-Bum Bum-Bum”Hey, here to leave a quick review. I really enjoyed this poem. You use great visual language to evoke images. "The ruby liquid dropped to the white tile." I loved ...
jordanzimmer - 15 seconds ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Realistic, General
mama says the worst is overHi! I'm here to leave a quick review. This is such a beautiful work that evokes great feelings of nostalgia for me. I love how you used all lowercase letters; ...
jordanzimmer - 8 minutes ago
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Forums » Welcome Mat
stunning return after 6 yearsWelcome back! You can always ask a mod about a name change if you want to change your username! You certainly can! Shoot me a pm if you want to ...
IcyFlame - 11 minutes ago
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Novel / Chapter » Dramatic, Narrative
The Urn (W.I.P.)The beginning of a story of a man tackling the grief and bereavement of losing his beloved wife.
jordanzimmer - 59 minutes ago
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Reviews » Novel / Chapter » Horror, Fantasy
The Prime Control Chapter 7: The ArtifactHello there, human! I’m reviewing using the YWS S'more Method today! Shalt we commence with the mutated S’more? Top Graham Cracker - William and Taury find a magical stone that ...
vampricone6783 - 1 hour ago
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Forums » Writers Corner
Kate's Kozy Kove#6 Push Me out to Sea Chosen for me by @Ley Poetic Style - 2 - Refrain Inspiration - 2 - Lyric Coin Flip - Tails - Incorporate Into Poem ...
KateHardy - 6 hours ago
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Reviews » Short Story » Humor, Romantic
Train (A short inspired oneshot)Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night(whichever one it is in your part of the world), Hi! I'm here to leave a quick review!! First Impression : Well this was quite a cute little oneshot, ...
KateHardy - 7 hours ago
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Forums » Writers Corner
Wisteria’s Wistful WoodlandSix Inches of Water Today's Inspiration: Today’s song was chosen for me by @KateHardy! She asked that I do World's Smallest Violin by AJR. Specifically, a spoken word poem focusing ...
WeepingWisteria - 7 hours ago
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Storyboooks » Storybook Sanctuary
Island MagicYou know, James would've thought that his door had been broken again when it flew open and hit the wall beside it. Like some miracle, he'd actually still been asleep, ...
soundofmind - 10 hours ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Lyrical, Dramatic
Shadow of the FlameHello, this is AkuRashomon and I am here to give a review/ comment for your work. I love this work, it is a great showcase of a ex-friend that used ...
AkuRashomon - 10 hours ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Historical Fiction, Dramatic
this is your inheritanceHello Hello, I hope you dont mind me poping with a quick ( really short and not as in-depth as my usual ones) review. I do enjoy the general themes ...
Moonlily - 11 hours ago
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Forums » Art & Photography
Ellie’s Arts and StuffsI have so many photos I want to post but I can only edit potatoes onto my face so fast so little time!
EllieMae - 13 hours ago
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Reviews » Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Action / Adventure
The Daughter of War - Chapter 15: The God of All GodsHello again! ~ Writing Commentary “This complicates things, though. You see, I need a Champion. Someone who is willing to put their life before others. Someone who is willing to ...
goodolnoah - 13 hours ago
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Short Story » Mystery / Suspense, Dramatic
We Cannot Fathom The Dirt SkyA mortician reflects on life as he prepares to burry everyone he loves
keNNedi - 13 hours ago
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Reviews » Poetry » Lyrical, Dramatic
Shadow of the FlameHello, my fellow writing friend! A Little Skimming - First Impressions This is a very touching poem. I love your points on moving on, and moving forward. Not dwelling on ...
Inferno - 13 hours ago
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Reviews » Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Action / Adventure
The Daughter of War - Chapter 14: Time is RelativeHello again! ~ Writing Commentary It hit her that her father has to be what—or in his case, who—she was afraid of most. She was frightened by just him, because ...
goodolnoah - 14 hours ago