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Rip This To Shreds (Please?). Top Story - September 2023.
L.C. Shaëfer and Paul Stewart inspired me to finally participate in the #IronMaiden critique challenge. (Go check out their articles, linked previously.) I have made a list of stories I feel could use more insights, whether from lack of engagement here, or because they were rejected elsewhere, or simply because I've come to cringe at them and would like to like them again.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Critique
The Fallen School System
In a once-thriving town named Progressville, there stood a school that had once been the pride of the community. The Progressville Public School had a long history of excellence in education, producing generations of successful and well-rounded individuals. However, in recent years, the school system had begun to crumble, earning it the somber nickname, "The Fallen School System."
By Fabian Staal2 years ago in Critique
Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter
'Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter' is a children's picture book written by Bethany Gum. Anyone can paint, maybe. Bethany Gum wrote a story that to me would be perfect for preschool science activities and many more lessons. This is a story about a spider named Suzie who had a very special talent that she would like to share with others and the main idea of the story is how she did that. The illustrations are perfect for young children and adults to enjoy. Bethany wrote this book for the children of Vietnam so in a way this is a cross-cultural story that can change how each of us thinking one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dream Warrior
'Dream Warrior The Monster's Under Ben's Bed' is a children's book written by Nicole Chadwick and illustrated by Venessa Scott. Who to believe? We all have had this belief sometime during our childhoods. This is a picture book but also an early chapter book. It is a story of becoming and being friends between a girl named Kaley Lowe, Ben and his brother Jake. Kaley has a plan but Ben may have a trick up his sleeve as well. Kaley and Ben meet some friends and something funny happens. What could it be? The pictures are vivid and shows the emotions behind the words. There could be many questions that parents and teachers could ask such as 'Do any of you have a brother or sister at home like Jake?'
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Cinderella: Her Own Fairytale
The lessons we were taught seemed to be proven wrong when we infused our minds by watching Rapunzel escape the tower with the hero and Prince's quest to find Cinderella. When a prince broke the death curse of Sleeping Beauty, all those messages didn't seem to hold true. We were brought up watching these TV shows that polluted our minds with the idea that a Prince Charming would come to our rescue. But we forgot that nobody can truly rescue us from that deep hole; only we have the power to navigate the darkness, seek the light, and illuminate our lives. I feel concerned for all those young minds who fantasize about these heroes and fall into the trap of wrong people, who can give you butterflies but can't provide a roof. These toxic ideals have tarnished the reputation of goodness and heroism. Young girls who believe there's a prince waiting for them are utterly mistaken. The prince they think is waiting for them is out there pursuing his own interests. So, girls, it's time to move past the unrealistic heroism we've craved from men because no man is truly capable of being your hero. In fact, men often lack qualities, depending on women for their every need. What do real heroes do? They save the girl from bad situations and then make her a slave for the rest of her life by creating a home that she can't truly call 'ours.' You might consider me a feminist, but I believe there's no such thing as heroes and princes. We have ordinary boys with their below-average needs and demands, which women are obliged to fulfill under the threat of traditional roles or misuse in the name of love.
By Madiha Masood2 years ago in Critique
Magic and needles. Content Warning.
Shazia, a resident of Karachi's Nachhoor Line, says that the reason for the needles in her fingers is the magic that was performed on her. Talking to Daily Jang, renowned orthopedic surgeon Mohammad Ali Shah said that I have done more than 70,000 operations so far, but I have not seen such an incident to date.
By Umair Amjad Kayani2 years ago in Critique







