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Re: "Werewolf Moon" Part 2
Normally, theres's a calm before the storm. After the explosive part 1 that grabs you and puts you right into the middle of the story, Part 2 appears to be the calm after the storm
![]() Yet again, I found very few (or no) flaws at all while editing this. I also enjoyed reading it because you use refreshing words, words that are uncommon and fun to read and check up the meaning of. In another sense, with the building excitement to read part 3, part 2 becomes a calm before a storm the reader starts expecting. You have a writing style that keeps the writer interested in the story. It reads thoroughly professional as well, as I've come to expect after reading part 1. On a side note, don't be disheartened by lack of replies on your stories. Since stories are generally longer, fewer stories get read and commented on than poems, generally. Also, I hope to be seeing some more of your comments and critiques on our other stories here
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Re: "Werewolf Moon" Part 2
Hi, tidruG-
Thanks for the comments. They keep writers going. We write for free; the only way we get "paid" is through readers' comments. Comments provide th motivation writers need to keep going. The action will pick up again with Part 3. I'm trying for a "horror/action-adventure" story, sort of like the "Underworld" movies, and I try to keep things moving along. Thanks again. Vorcla |
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Re: "Werewolf Moon" Part 2
Another great chapter, you have me hooked lol. I can see this, I mean the style and the way it really captures the reader as a best selling published piece. Your writing is almost flawless, have you considered a novel, I mean submitting it for publishing or is this your first hack at something this big?
I do have one issue with this though, it seems a hole in the plot. Why suddenly after generations of these beasts, obviously in more than one family, are these people just finding this? I mean have they not even heard of attacks before? It seems he did little to cover his tracks and what not, and has been raping and feeding for a long time, what of the past victims? I guess a little more background would be nice, maybe a prologue before chapter one explaining the family and how they had dealt with it in the past. I realize he is in a new town and this may not have occurred yet there, but it is in a modern day setting and with information at everyones fingertips it seems unlikely they would not have heard of anything yet. Otherwise, where is chapter three? lol
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All of that makes perfect sense, if only you could incorporate some of that explanation into the story. Possibly elaborate at the beginning when you are describing his profession so it jumps out and punches the reader in the face, leaving no room to question later. Also, mentioning something about the trail of infected he leaves behind and them taking the blame may be beneficial to the story. That was another question in my mind, I mean his grandfather was somehow turned, does he ever turn any of his victims.
It seems to me addressing things like this in the beginning of the story keeps the reader in your grasp and not wandering off on their own, as they should not be when reading your story. Imagination is good, unanswered questions are dangerous. Unless you want the question there to be answered later, it is harmful to the overall effect of the story.
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Re: "Werewolf Moon" Part 2
You are definitely skilled at keeping a story moving at a fast pace. I even feel that this "calm before the storm" reads quickly and maintains a good energy. I just finished this after reading pt. 1 earlier today, so you've definitely kept my attention.
But now I guess I'll be the party-pooper with a few criticisms... So far, three women have appeared in the story. They're all fashion-model gorgeous. I find that a little tedious. It strikes me as a little too hollywood-ish. The story would be a little more believable to me if some of the women were at least average. In pt. 1, the cheerleader had her breasts eaten off and was eviscerated. Later, when the werewolf had dragged her to a rock and was eating her, she was still twitching. I find it difficult to believe that she was still alive by this point. I find the idea of her still twitching while being eaten pleasingly gruesome, but only possible if she was moderately wounded by the time the werewolf began to eat. Brianna Lang (predictably hot and sexy) must be a supra-genius. To be a forensic investigator at the amazingly young age of 22 is an astonishing feat! If she were 28 - 30, her credentials would be more plausible and she could still be hot. Looking at sperm cells under a microscope will not tell you much about the animal they came from, particularly if they're both mammals. You'd need a full DNA testing facility to analyze the cells before you'd know what you're dealing with. A laptop would not have the capability to do what Lang's does. I realize this provides immediate proof that they're dealing with a werewolf. But I don't think you need it. The cam from the squad car does this just fine. Just curious...when Talbot was listening from a mile away, was he in wolf form? Or are his heightened senses available while he is in human form? Doesn't matter either way. Just wondering. Looking forward to pt. 3!
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But I still like 'em hot! Last edited by Vorcla; 19-12-2007 at 09:12 AM. Reason: typo |
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Hmmm...who doesn't like 'em hot? I try to keep an eye on myself when I write and avoid having all my female characters look like Salma Hayek, *drool,drool* hehehe.
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Originally posted by ea_blue:
Hmmm...who doesn't like 'em hot? I try to keep an eye on myself when I write and avoid having all my female characters look like Salma Hayek, *drool,drool* hehehe. Agreed! Salma - yum! The image gets the wheels turning..... Quote: (She WAS dead. It was what they call the "twitch of the death nerve.") Too bad. I think the idea of the of the victim watching the beast gulping down gobbits of their own flesh especially horrifying. We've got a long way to go. Wait til you see what happens to Brianna....oops! Is that a spoiler? By the way, check out part 2 again. I did some tweaking based on your suggestions, and I think it made it better. Let me know what you think. |
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Seriously, this really BOTHERS me! Sorry, Rick Last edited by Vorcla; 19-12-2007 at 03:56 AM. |