You know I'm a big fan of your work, and its always a pleasure to read, but I had a difficult time with the first part. I don't know why, but it didn't seem to have it's usual flow of yours that I've come accustomed to. Still, it is a great piece of writing.
The word ancient just caught me as odd. Maybe a different word for way freakin old.
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while she struggled to get comfortable
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I would change it to just 'struggling'
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When she was satisfied with the warmth emanating from the hearth she went into the next room, emerging seconds later with a plethora of blankets. Quickly she set these upon the wooden floor so that the children might make use of them.
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This whole sentence could be reworded, such as: When she was satisfied with the warmth emanating from the hearth she went into the next room, emerging seconds later with a plethora of blankets, and set them upon the wooden floor so the children might make use of them.
Granted it's your story, but just a suggestion.
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Everytime I hear the word Plethora, I think of the movie 3 Amigo's.
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Her eyes scanned the floor for any hint of understanding.
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This sentence read odd to. What she scanning the children for a reaction?
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Feidra spoke, her timid voice
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I would use a different word like announced, or something to that effect, because she is bursting the statement out in what seems as excitement for knowing the answer.
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waddled in a deep black blanket
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I'm backtracking, but maybe use the word the here?
I'm liking what you have presented so far, I look forward to see where this is going. Good work.
lol Thanks for pointing out all those things and I will get to them ASAP.
