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Another AWC 50-word story. The prompt for this one was "journey."
Nearly sundown. I dismount.
Father’s been strappado since daybreak.
“Almost tardy,” the queen sneers. “Release him.”
I drag my left side—that she ordered beaten useless this morning—to the barb-coated lever near her throne.
Pull.
Wail.
Father descends, flinching at my cries.
At the end of my arm, our livelihood shreds.ere…
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ohoney2004: I liked this novel. Good story line, interesting plot and characters.
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Inkiminki: Read this twice back to back.... (and read a couple of the chapters several times - phew - hot stuff). Clearly defined characters. Great stuff
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lunaartsoul___: I loved the way your story unfolds. The emotional depth and structure made it feel very engaging, almost cinematic at times.I’m someone who enjoys both reading and visual storytelling, and your work really stood out to me. If you’re open to chatting about creative ideas someday, I’d love that.
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PansyPotter: I liked that the main female character is written to be a strong and intelligent woman
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user-za6B61FpQY: Even though there are serious topics addressed in this story, the relationship brewing is very sweet.
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Ces: This was good! Short, but really good, and I absolutely devoured it. A fun, spicy read! 🌶️🔥I honestly think this story has so much potential to become a longer, more developed novel. Oliver's behavior and motivations are intriguing, and I'd love to explore his character more deeply and understand ...
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vivcarroll: Good story line looking forward to find out the rest of what’s going to happen
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