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Short Stories Short Stories, usually between 500 and 2000 words.

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Old 06-30-2007, 05:11 PM   #46
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Without a doubt you are a writer of stories; your humour is subtle, very subtle in fact. This story is publishable; though the publishing houses out there will never entertain the idea, but that's their loss.
A few obserations;
"He thought, almost painless and smiled." doesn't scan correctly.
"Martin thought to himself, thank god he'd had no children." Possibly it should read "thank god I've no children."
"He began to fight, knowing that he could not win" Why would someone fight if there was no point and thought they had no chance?

Apart from those few minor details; bloody good.

Keep at it Sir, you're on a winner.
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Old 06-30-2007, 05:48 PM   #47
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edit. my mistake
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:43 AM   #48
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Ritchie, thanks, I'll have a look at your recommendations.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:44 AM   #49
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Az, I am not sure what you mean... Please reiterate?
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