Hello, fellow wonderful Scholars and Scribes! Welcome to the weekly picks! This is where we go over which pieces were submitted to the Scholar and Scribe community that stood out and made an impression. I will give my subjective review on each piece selected in hopes of stimulating creativity and reaching our ultimate goal - becoming better writers.
This is a purely prose selection. No poetry I'm afraid.
All selections are placed in terms of release order - these are not rankings.
With that being said, first off we have @rak7 with Ninja Chronicles: Symphony of the Moonlit Skies.
We have a relatively new author as our first selection for this week. @rak7 writes with such poetic language that the pictures they paint come off stark and fascinating. The text has this whimsical quality commonly found in stories of mythos and adventure - and it's just plain cool. This goes hand in hand with the haikuish effect evoked by the paragraph style they use.
Scrolls Unfolding Mysteries: With a hushed whisper, the twin scrolls in the sanctuary began to unfurl, revealing inked symbols and inscriptions that danced under the moonlit glow. The air vibrated with silent energy as ancient words weaved through the cavern, wrapping Yuki in a cocoon of whispered tales and forgotten lore.
The story itself draws me in instantly, even though I have never read the series. It compels me to try and read from the beginning. This is vital for anyone seeking competent serialized fiction. Which is a pompous way of saying it's good. 😁 And also I'm a sucker for when blades dance with rhythms of woe. 👏 Kudos.
Yuki’s Symphony with Ryu: With the scrolls as their backdrop, Ryu approached Yuki, extending his hand in a silent invitation. Together, they began to move, their dance a symphony of shadows and moonlight, weaving through the air with whispers of ancient lore and echoes of the Silver Shadows' grace.
Next up we got @kemmyb with The Scar.
This is the first and last time I'll be able to cover Kemmy's work here. Seeing as how she is the newest member of our modding team. 🥳 So let's give it a shoutout for its impeccable quality. And also because there's the remote chance it might annoy Kemmy. 😈
Ahser was used to people's curiosity. He edged his head deeper into the hoodie. "Thank you." He stretched his hand and dropped a few coins in the rider's palm, and hastened towards the gate. It creaked loudly and swung open by itself.
Kemmy has mastered the 'third-person limited' perspective. She gives off Robert Jordan vibesish with her descriptive style. While her suspenseful pacing keeps you guessing as to what's going on. This is handled with care, with colorful language that keeps the reader engaged. In the end, it even becomes full Star Wars. On multiple levels. 😇 I am glad she is helping us more now, but I am saddened I don't get to cover her work anymore. So for the last time 👏 Kudos.
Ahser was the last. He pulled out an old, wrinkled monochrome picture of a young lady and a gold ring from his pocket and dropped them in the basin. He raised his head slightly, ensuring the hoodie concealed the left side of his face, and received the print of the thumb on his forehead.
Third on the chopping block is @restcity's The Swift Escape.
Only proper we go from a limited perspective to an omnipresent one. I know, I have the best segways. But @restcity's style gives that feeling of oneness with the world they portray. I love it when an author manages to pull me into their world like so. It is usually achieved by writers who know their world inside out and want to convey that knowledge to the reader.
The museum staff asked if True was okay, and when Mrs. Blue said yes, they announced they were going to have a fun science experiment involving a bottle rocket, and asked if True wanted to see it. True’s eyes lit up and soon she was back happy.
I also love contemporary tales like this. Very relatable, very easily readable. It's easy to get invested in a family story as well. All these elements work together to produce a quality read. I hope Rest (I hope I can call you by your first name) will continue posting their serialized works with us. 👏 Kudos.
The museum staff asked if True was okay, and when Mrs. Blue said yes, they announced they were going to have a fun science experiment involving a bottle rocket, and asked if True wanted to see it. True’s eyes lit up and soon she was back happy.
And finally, we have @mellindor with Dealings With Misfortune.
Melli (that's what I call her, we tight) has one of the longest-running serial fiction stories in the community. If not the longest. I have covered her work before but never in the Picks. Her D&D-inspired tale has been a part of my week for over a year now. This coming from a past-time is saying spades about not only her dedication but also her attention to quality.
Mary extended her hand for a handshake. Granny wrapped her spider-like fingers around it and gripped it tight. A tingle started from the base of Mary's neck and travelled all the way down her spine.
What I love most about Melli's work is the life she breathes into it. It is a joy to observe her journey from journeyman writer to someone as comfortable with her skin, and the skin of her characters, that can be. And yes, the characters are amazing. Greatly helped by the means by which this story is produced, but regardless amazing. With each new chapter, she evolved her tale, as the great tapestry expanded. 👏 Kudos.
Bruno, for his part, was shining like a beacon, his Holy symbol firmly on his chest. His spells seemed to be especially effective against the Hydra and it tried, multiple times, to pull him under the water with its nasty arms. Nothing could knock him off of his feet. He blasted the Hydra with his Sacred Flame, and the second-to-last head burst into flames.
And Bruno is the best, I don't wanna hear any talk suggesting otherwise.
✍️ Hope the Scholars found something to read and the Scribes discovered something new about the craft. Thank you for stopping by and see you all next week!
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