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Remo Renato

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:26 pm


Ok so I have this story and I'm not to sure about it.I mean I've wrote about 22 chapters but I still wonder what other people think. So here's the first chapter please tell me what I need to do to make it better in anyway.

Chapter 1:A New Hell

Violet,that's my name.The name given to me 16 years ago,and even now is considered a mistake.
My name is Violet Manson,I'm 16 years old and my parents hate me.Oh and society hates me too.Nobody likes the girl with dark hair that wears black sweaters all the time,why?Because everybody is prejudice that's why.Well whatever,so today my parents and I pulled up in front of our new house in Michigan.It was a quiet neighborhood and it was raining.I got out backpack in hand and suitcase in the other.I looked up at the two-story house that was painted baby blue.I sighed and began walking toward the house when someone yanked my arm pulling me back a few steps,"Be grateful we even kept you!"Hissed my mother.I grit my teeth.It was daily reminder,"I know.I'm grateful."I said turning to her.I stared into the same bright blue eyes that I had but these were clouded in anger.She narrowed her eyes and raised her hand .I knew what was coming and prepared myself by closing my eyes,"Nancy!Nancy don't!She's not worth it! "Yelled my dad from the car.I opened my eyes to see him standing in front of the trunk looking at my in disgust.I sighed and looked at the ground and turned trudging into the house,up the stairs and into my room.I locked the door and unpacked.The day was already bad...no wait strike that today sucked and tomorrow is gonna be worse.
Tomorrow is school.

Criticism please.
PostPosted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:21 pm


Interesting story, is this just a story or does it run deeper....?

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:50 pm


Totally just a story
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:43 pm


This is really interesting can you put all the chapters.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:10 am


Of of the main issues is you don't space after punctuation. That makes it all feel crowded, and the voice when I read it is rushed, and very choppy. A few more grammatical errors pop up to me. Fragmented sentences are a common error. Mostly just run it through something like open office or Microsoft Word and it will correct that for you. The subject matter is there, you just need to polish and present it in a way that is pleasing to read, because for me, the content is lost when I'm looking at a wall of text riddled with errors.I enjoyed the detail and am curious to know what more would become of the poor girl.
PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:22 pm


Thats true though, punctuation is needed in this. I honestly think this could possibly be two paragraphs. Or everytime you talk with dialogue turn that into a paragraph itself. But its a great story all in all.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:04 pm


That really helps thanks!
PostPosted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:57 pm


This is Chapter 2: School of Hell

I woke up to the sound of the rain hitting the window. I got up and showered, the time was 6:09. School didn't start till 7 o’clock. I pulled on a thick black jacket, grabbed my backpack and walked to school. School was about five blocks from my house and it was only 6:15. By the time I reached the school the gates remained closed. The rain had lightened and the sun began to emerge and in the rays of brand new sun shine sat the school Skylar High School. In the silence and beautiful sun shine made it seem like such a peaceful place. I sighed and grimaced when I saw the big black letters plastered below the school name say, “Prep School”. At that moment I just knew that my life was over and everyone would hate me.
I looked at my watch and it read 6:59. I blinked and noticed all the teacher cars and even the cars of students arriving. I shuttered not because of the cold but because of how alone I felt. I began walking toward the school and I already felt out of place. Everyone wore brightly colored coats and bright shoes and smiles. I had on all black and had a paranoid look on my face. One girl gave me a dirty look which just verified my thoughts of being out of place.
I hurried into the office to get out of the crowd. The office was like another school office. I walked up to the counter and tapped my foot waiting patiently. A tall man that looked to be in his early twenties came out of what I’m assuming is the break room. He saw me waiting and came up to the counter,” Can I help you?” he asked looking at me with bright green eyes. I took a breath and managed a fake smile,” Yeah, I’m new and I’m here to get my schedule.” I said hoping this would be quick. The man looked through a drawer pulling out a manila file,” Violet Manson?” he asked looking up at me. I nodded and received a smile from the man,” Here you go, schedule and a map.” He said placing the papers in front of me. I grabbed them and smiled,” Thank you.” I turned and walked out.
“Have a nice day.” He called to me. I walked out and looked at the schedule. I had the usual classes, math, biology, language arts, history, and p.e. But there was one class I never had, it was year long.
It was art class.

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