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Most recently published stories in Critique.

Not gonna cry
I ain't no crybaby. Except when it comes to elephants. There is some kind of pathos with elephants which means I cry easily where elephants are involved. And my son recently suggested a put down a book which featured on its cover both the word "goodbye" and an image of a dog. He is wise.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Critique
How the candidates 'visions for America resonate with voters' aspirations and values
A Vision United: Mark's Journey of Hope In a small Midwestern town, Mark had always been known as a hardworking mechanic with a heart of gold. He cherished his close-knit community and the values they held dear. As the Republican Party began to select their next presidential candidate, Mark found himself captivated by the discourse surrounding the candidates' visions for America.
By rofitaaa2 years ago in Critique
The Shawshank Redemption
Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.
By miss khan2 years ago in Critique
The Stranger
Consider a philosophy camouflaged through the mind of a pessimist at odds with his times. Well, the the time was mid-20th century; Albert Camus, the french philosopher, explores the human experience through his concept the absurd, where pessimism exudes from a main character troubled by society. The Stranger is enigma.
By Christian Lee2 years ago in Critique
Probably Just a Coincidence
The Setting: At a table in an Oklahoma prison. The Main Cast: Two men having a conversation One is a professed psychiatrist and atheist; the other is a professed demon on death row. One thinks he's there to provide an assessment on the other's sanity, but it's his in question.
By LJ Pollard 2 years ago in Critique
THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV?
Dostoyevsky's Karamazov Bros: verbose, it drags at times. Ponderous philosophical debates explore the labyrinths of characters' minds.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR2 years ago in Critique
I Don't Know If There Is Such a Thing as a Tesseract, But I'm Glad There's A Wrinkle in Time
Tempestuous Meg, her genius little brother, and lonely neighbor Calvin adventure through dimensions to find Meg's long-missing father, aided by three mysterious ... angels? Fighting to resist It (a giant, pulsing, fascist brain), Meg must embrace her feisty imperfections to restore her beloved, brainwashed brother. Timeless lesson: love overcomes darkness.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Critique
A Ghost Story - 50 word Critique
Haunting exploration of grief, the afterlife & the passing of time the human connections we experience & how sometimes
By Grz Colm2 years ago in Critique
The Beauty of Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain is an unparalleled cinematic gem that delves deep into the complexities of forbidden love. Its poignant portrayal of raw emotion, juxtaposed against stunning landscapes, speaks volumes without words. The film challenges societal norms, presenting love as a universal language while transcending boundaries and expectations. A profound emotional odyssey.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Critique
Twitter
Born in 2006. You have changed the world, from people discussing their hobbies in long blogs, to stating what's wrong about the world in 280 characters.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in Critique
Spirit (2002)
Spirit is the Hero’s Journey and it will swallow you whole. Watch his hope dwindle in snow and stars, his love rekindle through an unlikely brother.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Critique
Make Creative Interpretations of Fairy Tales Again
Our heroine Danielle–a Cinderella who reads Utopia by firelight–is the archetype of a strong, independent woman. Yet the story does not tell us this. Her devotion to her principles, her compassion for others, her resourcefulness, her cheerful hopefulness do.
By LJ Pollard 2 years ago in Critique