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Review of Intent  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey there, W.D.Wilcox Author Icon! I saw your Newsfeed post and decided to check out your story.

Three young men have pledged a fraternity - I Phelta Thi <slick use of homophones here> - and are now being subjected to a level of hazing that seems a little more insidious than might otherwise be expected. The frat boy in charge of the initiation has rigged the ceremony in hopes of discouraging at least one of the pledges, a Mexican youth, from continuing to pursue joining the fraternity. The tables get turned, though, and the leader's plans are ruined.

I have to say the comeuppance Jax received from Robert was nothing more than he deserved. Who knows what kind of damage or injuries may have resulted from the traps he'd set for the pledges, and he certainly intended for them to wander through the woods.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon! I found this Word Search puzzle by way of the Browse By Type tab on The Hub and decided to try and solve the mystery. *Wink*

There were some shows I'd never heard of - Border Town, Found and Happy Valley, to name a few - but most of the titles sparked memories, bits and pieces of favorite episodes or just the general feeling of "Oh, yeah, I remember this show". From Jim Rockford trying to get Lt. Becker to help him out, to Lt. Kojak's seemingly endless supply of lollipops, to that Boston-based crime fighting duo of Jane and Maura, to the widowed detective who just has to get things right, to the 'detective' turned MI6 agent, these titles were a blast from the past!

I didn't time myself, but I sure had fun solving this puzzle! Thanks for setting it up and sharing it with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Glorify Him Author Icon! I found your Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type option on The Hub and thought I'd see if any of the places I've been in Europe made the cut. As it turns out, I've actually visited half of the countries you chose for your puzzle, and was even stationed in one of them - Germany - three times. Sweden and Greece were just too far for a visit, and Poland and Romania were still behind the Iron Curtain so trips there were out of the question.

I like how you basically hit all four points of the compass - Sweden to the north, England to the west, Greece to the east, and Italy to the south, with the rest of them essentially nestled in the middle. Thanks for setting this up and sharing it with us!

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Review of The March Hare  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Beholden Author Icon! I found your Word Search via The Hub's Browse By Type and decided to give it a try.

I love me a cuppa, so seeking out your tea party-related terms was a fun exercise. The grid isn't especially large, but the fact that four of the words only have four letters and most of the others are only a bit larger means that the system can create quite an array of false trails for the party-goer to get lost on. *BigSmile* The tea was nice and hot, and I enjoyed my little break.

Thank you for setting this up and sharing it with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Purple Deep Freeze Author Icon! I came across this Word Search by way of The Hub's Browse By Type and just couldn't resist.

Clearly, you sent your four fastest ships to scour the manuscript for words / word combinations worthy of inclusion in this wonderful puzzle, with orders to return forthwith to enable this union of puzzle format and movie memories. Your words not only resulted in a pleasingly large grid, but prompted dozens of laughter-filled memories of various scenes from the movie.

Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing it with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello there, QueenOwl ~ A New Day Dawns Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary Review for you.

It's so sad those crooks were able to trick and take advantage of you. If only you had been able to stand firm in your initial demand to cancel their "service", but these guys are very persistent and can be quite convincing. Thank you for sharing this unfortunate experience with us. Hopefully, anyone who reads this story will keep it in mind, if they start to get contacted in a similar manner.

Have a wonderful evening!

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Review of The Lighthouse  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello there, Zane Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

A special bond between brother and sister, especially if the brother is the older one, is pretty common. It seems to me it's almost guaranteed, when twins enter the discussion. I think it's sweet they assigned their own special meaning to the story their mother told them, using it through the years to confirm forgiveness for some transgression or other.

Sadly, James chose not to accept 'lighthouse forgiveness' when he found out his sister was the reason he didn't even get a chance to attend his university of choice, leading to a break in their relationship that lasted until almost the very end of Jill's life. It was very heartwarming to see them renew their loving relationship and share that special story one last time.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, AmyJo-Christmas wishes Author Icon! I found another one of your Word Search puzzles and decided to give it a try.

You certainly chose a topic that everyone can relate to, whether due to their own children or relatives, kids they know from their neighborhood, or just from the mad rushes that exist and extended checkout lines that form just before the start of every school year. As always, this puzzle was a fun one to solve, and I thank you for setting it up and sharing it with us.

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Review of LOTR Word Search  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, AmyJo-Christmas wishes Author Icon! I found this Word Search via The Hub's Browse By Type and decided to give it a try.

Out of all the other Word Searches on that page, I was drawn to this particular puzzle by the name. I'm a fan of the books and have enjoyed the films, both animated and live-action, so I had a good time solving this puzzle.

Thanks for setting it up and sharing it with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Adore lol♥ Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

Two years and change into your relocation, I hope you're enjoying South Dakota. I've driven across it on I-90 and enjoyed the scenery. It was also kind of neat to drive through the little town that got an "Honorable Mention" in the movie Armageddon - Kadoka.

Your word choices certainly reflect some of the variety South Dakota has to offer, from the annual motorcycle madness that is Sturgis, to the stony visages of Mount Rushmore, to the Black Hills that stretch along that long highway (either I-90 or I-29, if you discount the numerous U.S. highways that crisscross the state). Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review of Scary Scenes  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, AmyJo-Christmas wishes Author Icon! I found this Word Search via The Hub's Browse By Type and thought I'd give it a try. Thought quickly turned to action, when I saw all the LotR terminology scattered willy-almost-nilly throughout the grid. I also liked your ominous little intro. *BigSmile*

It's really cool how just two compound nouns - DeadMenOfDunharrow and WitchKingofAngmar created such a large grid; I think those are the best kind.

Thanks for setting this up and sharing it with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Hello there, Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon! I found this Word Search via The Hub's Browse By Type and thought I'd take a crack at it.

There are a couple of movie names I haven't heard or seen in quite some time, as well as a few I've never encountered before. I like the fact you have some longer ones, as that makes for a larger grid and, therefore, a more interesting searching experience. *ThumbsUpGreen* Thanks for taking the time for setting this up for us, and write on!

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Review of Linericks  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hey there, deemac Author Icon! I dropped by to drop a few words and decided to leave a review, too.

It looks like your In & Out is attracting a fair amount of attention. There are 100 scrolling entries and my last one is no longer visible, so you're doing well! I like that the subjects weave all over like a typist who's imbibed a little too much 'eggnog'. Sometimes they're topical to the holiday season, sometimes they just follow someone's idea of reason. At any rate, it's good to see so much activity here.

Thanks for helping us put a smile on someone's face once in awhile!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello there, 💙 Carly- Hello 2025 Author Icon! I have the honor of reviewing your last entry for "I Write in 2024" Open in new Window..

I don't recognize the first film title and am only minimally familiar with the second prompt you list, so I'll just look at your poem "as-is". It's hard to have to deal with family issues while keeping your own house "in order", and your poem certainly makes that point. I hope you are able to make your way to a better place mentally and emotionally.

Thank you for sharing this bit of your life with us. I wish you well.


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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon! I found this Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and thought I'd give it a try.

First of all, I like your intro. You are entirely correct: these are multipurpose words, suitable for practically any occasion. Your use of multiple words beginning with the same letter produced an interesting puzzle with many false trails to follow and, eventually, reject. Well done!

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Patricia Gilliam Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

I very much appreciate the tips and advice you provide here. As a successful author with numerous works to your credit, you clearly know whereof you speak. I especially like the primary areas you list in the Character Templates section. One of the things that bogs me down during NaNoWriMo is the fact that I try to develop this information on the fly, and then keep it all in my head. My most recent NaNo attempt captured the very basics of the main characters, but I'm usually trying to get across what they're doing, rather than how they came to be who / what they are.

I also think it's very cool you were able to participate in - or at least attend - a Q&A with David Baldacci; I'm a fan of his work. Thanks for sharing this with us, and keep on writing!

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Review of Auld Lang Syne  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hey there, Ichabod Crane Author Icon! I've found another one of our Word Search puzzles, this one with a New Year's theme. As usual, you have chosen to populate your puzzle using some of the longer words in your 'source text'; this case, the song Auld Lang Syne. It's interesting that the word 'kindness' appears twice in the puzzle, perhaps because it also appears twice in the English lyrics. Even more interesting, though, is the fact that the puzzle wouldn't complete and turn green until I had 'found' the word twice.

At any rate, it was a fun puzzle to solve. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Review of Tragic  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello there, babo4 Author Icon. I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary Review for you.

I think your short poem brings out some comparisons that could be considered at length, especially by those who practice introspection; the second phrase in particular hints at this possibility. I would imagine that many of the feelings you express here are felt on a daily basis by far too many people who feel alone and helpless. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking poem with us, and keep on writing.

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello there, Sharkdaddy Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary Review for you.

Many of our fellow writers have explained the circumstances surrounding the "birth" of their username and / or handle, and your little story is a fine addition to that collection. It also makes an excellent on-ramp for future conversations with your grandchildren regarding the actual animal, animated versions (e.g. Bruce from Finding Nemo), mechanical versions (like the explosively departed Bruce of Jaws fame), and that whole implausible film series that featured sharks appearing from a whirling sky, coming up through hot tubs, etc. Heck, they even figured out how to incorporate a couple of sand-based versions in both Beetlejuice films.

Anyways - thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hello there, Beck Firing back up! Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary Review for you.

I really like this "coming of age" story you've crafted. Your words set the scenes clearly, and it's easy to imagine a father and son on a late fall hunting trip. I also like how you portrayed David being granted additional responsibility that he thought he wouldn't have a chance at until next year. Well done!

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello there, Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon! I found your Word Search via the Browse By Type tool and thought I'd give it a try.

I like the very colorful intro, as well as the words you selected for your puzzle. It's all quite festive! I also appreciate the fact that you selected multiple long-ish words, so that the grid was an nice size.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review of Haze  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello there, BScholl Author Icon! I thought I'd drop by with an Account Anniversary Review for you.

This looks like another fine entry into the Daily Flash Fiction contest. What appeared to me at first to be a youth, perhaps a teenager, sustained a serious head injury and seems on the very edge of dying. It is then revealed, by inference, that the injured party is in fact a grown man likely around 30 years of age, who then awakens from his coma. A very nice ending to what had been a sad story.

You worked the required words into your story very neatly. I particularly liked the way you used 'tornado' as part of his address, rather than the reason for his severe injury.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Well, well, well! Look what I found via the Community Newsfeed: another of your Word Search puzzles! You've taken a very familiar holiday tune and created another fun way to spend some time. Christmas, Chestnuts, mistletoe and - once again - those pesky reindeer helped stretch the boundaries of the grid in order to make this just a bit more challenging.

As always, I enjoyed solving this. Thanks for setting it up for us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Ichabod Crane Author Icon, I found another one of your Word Searches.

Mastermind, Merry-go-round and Reindeers worked together to yield a fairly good-size playing field; Rudolph and Saberjet helped, of course, but the longer words were the main contributors. Doll and Roll were a little harder to spot than one might think, probably due to the presence of so many L's.

This is another fine example of a themed Word Search. Thanks for sharing it with us, and write on!

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Review of O Holy Night  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hey there, Ichabod Crane Author Icon! I found the reference to this Word Search in the Newsfeed and thought I'd give it a try.

It was very 'seasonal' of you to create a Word Search out of one of the most popular Christmas songs. I'm reasonably certain it's a function of the system and, therefore, beyond your control, but many of the words seemed to jump right off the screen, as it were. Still and all, a fun way to spend a few minutes.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and Merry Christmas!

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