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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).

  • 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!

  • 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."

  • 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!

  • 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

  • Maxarch (Chapter 1)

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 3,300 Beta Readers: 1

    I'd like to know if it has a correct grammar, punctuations, and if the first chapter gives a hook for the readers.

  • Spira (tentative title)

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 86,371 Beta Readers: 0

    When demons return to the Seven Kingdoms Spira--a ruthless killer and forgotten queen--must put her hatred for humans behind her and fight the will of Death to saver her friends and home, even if it means killing the love of her life.
    My novel is a young adult fantasy. I'm...

    When demons return to the Seven Kingdoms Spira--a ruthless killer and forgotten queen--must put her hatred for humans behind her and fight the will of Death to saver her friends and home, even if it means killing the love of her life.
    My novel is a young adult fantasy. I'm looking for constructive criticism about the story structure, characters, and overall language quality.
    Please excuse any grammatical errors--this is a draft.
    Thank you!

  • For better, for worse chapter 10

    Primary Genre: Realistic fiction Word Count: 2,000 Beta Readers: 0

    Any kind of feedback would be appreciated! Thank you.

  • The Favor of Adeni

    Primary Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 7,422 Beta Readers: 0

    (Mild Violence Warning) Viggo, a Tekula focused on staying with the traditions of their current leader, Jorah. The Tekula were a group of hunters who were given the gift to turn into a small Kula, a giant wolf-like creature from the East, by Adeni, the god of the hunt. Owaine,...

    (Mild Violence Warning) Viggo, a Tekula focused on staying with the traditions of their current leader, Jorah. The Tekula were a group of hunters who were given the gift to turn into a small Kula, a giant wolf-like creature from the East, by Adeni, the god of the hunt. Owaine, a younger Tekula on his way to becoming the next leader, begins asking Viggo to help him stop the Tekula from killing everything they see once he is in charge. He wants them to go back to how it was before Adeni’s gift was corrupted. As the story goes, Viggo must battle against his years of loyalty to his pack and leader, and challenge the notions he’s been taught since he was a child.

    This story continues and finishes in a separate piece. I'm open to pretty much any critiques you have. I'm also open to any suggestions on the description.

  • REDEMPTION EXPRESS (Chapter 1)

    Primary Genre: Other fiction Word Count: 450 Beta Readers: 2

    Redemption Express is a supernatural story about a man who wakes from a deep sleep. He knows his name is William, but has no idea where he is, or who he is. He appears to be trapped somewhere, completely alone, and with no obvious escape route. Will he be able...

    Redemption Express is a supernatural story about a man who wakes from a deep sleep. He knows his name is William, but has no idea where he is, or who he is. He appears to be trapped somewhere, completely alone, and with no obvious escape route. Will he be able to escape this crazy dilemma, before madness descends?