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Eärniel's short stories
[EDIT 11/01/2010: I've bundled all threads about my stories for (I admit, mostly mine) convenience. I wanted to keep taps on what I publish where so the texts have been removed.]
This story was originally written for the Entmoot Anthology. It was beta-d by the lovely Tanoliel. Since the anthology sadly enough bit the dust, I thought I could as well post it here. It is the first story that I ever wrote and finished since essays in secondary school some years ago.
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04-05-2004, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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That was a very neat story. It to some respect reminded me of the North American Indians. Those cats just had that kind of feel, to me. The story held my attention very well.
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04-06-2004, 12:38 AM | #4 |
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What a nice story Earniel! It would have been perfect for the anthology! I wonder where Entlover has been of late...she should read it. I must know...how do you pronounce "tawrhee"? A good little story.
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04-06-2004, 09:41 AM | #5 |
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This is one of those stories I wish I'd have thought of!!!
It's too bad there isn't an anthology for this. It's absolutely great! Has a real English/Irish legendary feel to it. *sigh* I posted a tale "A Story Rejected" some time ago. I tried to create a myth there as well. Take a look (if you haven't already) and let me know what you think. Very nice job!!
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Very nice story, Eärniel! It sucked me in right from the first mentioning of these mysterious cats, and the interest remained to the very end. Hurray for you
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I don't pronounce Tawrhee in any special way, so I suppose any way of pronouncing it is okay. Thanks for all the really nice comments, people. Now I feel all happy.
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Good!(Entlover read it) I guess it's "tauree" then. What kind of sound do they make...chirpy or meowy? I mean, besides the telepathic thing...Sorry, I'm being a dork!
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LOL!
I'm going for 'meowy' since they're technically still cats.
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All comments about grammar, language, style, story and what not are appreciated. You can say in all honesty what you think of this short story of mine.
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09-06-2004, 03:34 AM | #13 |
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I really like the description. I wish I knew more about the horse, but I guess I'm all right with the amount of knowledge that is revealed. It would require a longer story to do much more. There's a lot left unexplained though, I feel at the end.
However, I really do like the description. The pictures of the man riding, the descriptions of his experience, the whole way the story is written is very well done. I love the writing style. No grammar errors leapt out at me, but I wasn't really looking for them. On the whole, I felt this was very well done .
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I'm glad you liked.
Short stories are easier to get the sentences 'just right' the way you want it. Even though this particular story was written in one go and has undergone surprisingly little editing. Usually I rewrite and rewrite and then edit some more. What elements in particular do you feel I should have explained more? What do you think is lacking?
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Well . . . I guess my dissatisfaction stems mainly from the last paragraph of Matthews' letter.
"So this is my legacy to you, Mark: the tale and -as I hope- the blessing of this strange, timeless creature that I saw that night in the mist. Remember me the next time you look upon the Rohenthin forest clad in night-mist. And perchance, you might see one of us." It's a very good paragraph. It just leaves the story open for more to happen next. They don't know where the creature comes from, why it contacted that man, whether or not it'll be a blessing or perhaps a curse . . . it seems to leave the door open for more to come next. Well, I guess it calls for a somewhat lengthier sequel.
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*scratches head* A sequel.... now that's something I never gave any thought.
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Eärniel! That was amazing! The beauty and elegance of your style of writing I think is astonishing. I'm glad you mentioned your writing otherwise I would have miss this.
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Nehneh. Thank you, lin. I'm glad you liked it.
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I really liked the story, Eärniel. It was lovely.
It was sort of cosy to read the conversation in the pub. Made you remember when you were young and of listened to the grown-ups's fairy tales at the fireplace. Feathered cats - now that sounds like beasts that would fit in any mythology. I liked how they talked with their eyes How did you come up with these animals? I liked the ending too... *realizes the spoiler code probably didn't make the upgrade to vBulletin3* Oh well, I liked it I hope the fact that your story became a "moderator's choice" on Elfwood will inspire you to write some more
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I can't believe that I didn't comment on this when it was posted up! Anyway, I really enjoyed it Smearniel, and I'm glad it's received the accolades it clearly deserves. You *should* try to get it published. 'Course you might have difficulty since you've made it public over the 'net.
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