Cry Wolfe

Information

Status

Completed

Year

2021

Author

Zearth

• Oneshot
  May 14, 2021

Reviews

Community Reviews(10)

• Ace-omiRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  let's start!!
  This novel presents a compelling and original storyline, with writing that is both polished and captivating. The setting and characters are beautifully depicted, immersing the reader in the story and making it come alive. The mystery surrounding the werewolf's identity is intriguing, and the gradual shift in demeanor from feral monster to compassionate physician is skillfully executed. The dialogue between characters is realistic and engaging, and the relationship between Edward and his daughter is a touching and memorable aspect of the story.
  However, the resolution of the violent attack could have been more seamless. The sudden change in tone from the attack to the peaceful doctor seems abrupt, and the explanation for the transformation could have been fleshed out further. Additionally, the chief's dialogue could benefit from some refinement, as the frequent use of "he exclaimed" and "the chief turned" throughout the scene disrupts the flow and detracts from the realism of the story.
  Despite these issues, this novel marks a promising start to what has the potential to be a thrilling and emotionally charged series. With continued attention to pacing and character development, this novel could become a standout in the werewolf genre.
• AnehaliaRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I was looking for a short story to read, and this one was recommended to me. I thought about giving it the usual advanced review, but its really too short to do an advanced review for.
  Its a cool flash fiction piece, and I think its an interesting thought concept that could spark a really neat version of the cat and mouse type story mixed with a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde type character.
  I like the style except for a couple extra commas that are more of a grammar issue than a style issue. The story had good dialogue and good visuals that made it a fun read.
  Overall I would recommend it for a quick fun read.
• L M StephensRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This is a very good read that will have any creative mind spinning and wanting to continue it. However, I will not make the demand for the writer to continue this story. I've done that in the past and it doesn't work out. Not an insult to the writer but consideration for their thought process and creative individuality.
  The story was smooth and flowed nicely, with barely any grammatical mistakes worth noting. I could see everything clearly in my mind, the story translating well from text to images. Very well done. It is also a good inspiration to anyone who writes.
  Good read. Good vibe.
  Well done.
• Rhea BringRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This tale is masterfully woven. It starts with a bang, throwing us into the action, and then pulls back, allowing the characters to unfold and making us question why. It brings mystery to a whole new level and sets us forward with gripping attention to detail.
  ~ Style: Flowing and nuanced. Your eyes will glide along the page, hungering for more.
  ~ Story: I'm hooked, line and sinker. This is a short story with a wonderful voice. Seeing as it is complete, it definitely leaves me wanting more, but at the same time, doesn't leave one terribly hanging. But be forewarned, if you want a nice and tidy end, you won't get it here. But still, that did not detract from my personal enjoyment.
  ~ Grammar: Excellent. Nothing out of place that I could find.
  ~ Characters: What in the world do I put here? After only a few paragraphs with these folks, I feel they could walk off the page and regale me with tales of the wolf. Deeply beautiful. The interactions are all top notch. These folk have individual voices in my head, even if we've only met them, and the MC is a walking inigma I am cheering for... even though... just read it so I don't spoil it for ya.
  It's thought provoking and challenges the way you see the world. If you want a short tale of mystery with a side of darkness and filled with characters who will stick with you for days, I recommend 100%.
• Steve NRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  It was short but this is one of best novel I've read so far here on royal road (I only read 5 novel here).
  Story
  I won't say much, given how short this story is for the time being, a single mention can spoil everything.
  Style
  It's a very short read (for the time being),  I loved every bit of it.
  I don't know exactly how to explain it but the fact that it is so short give this story a certain cool/based air.
  But I will really appreciate if the author really make a full novel out of this.
  Character
  No character development so far lol, it was just a prologue after all.
  The mc (I assume) seem to be a nice father so yeah I'm really hooked to see more of his interaction with his daughter.
  Grammar
  I haven't spotted anything, for me it was flawless.
  This novel is for me like a baby, every baby are cute they all deserve a 5stars, it's only with the passing time, that we will be able to determine, what they will look like, they can become ugly, beautiful or handsome.
  I really reccomand this story to anyone.
  So author please, we are counting on you for the full novel.
• Urban Goat HerderRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  This was a nice little short story. It was well paced and delivered. The story had some nice character development and world building. It would be nce to see what the writer could do in a larger piece.  My understanding is that this is actually an order piece, so there is a significant chance the writer as grown and developed since this was written.
  The narrative style is not my favorite.
  Grammar is not my strongest suit so I won't say muich on it. I use Prowriting and, then run it through Grammarly.
  Story Score. I think it had a nice little story to it, though it could have developed into much more. There is a lot of potential in this world, though we are only given a little peak into their reality.
  The character was interesting enough, perhaps a little simple, but it is hard to get a lot of depth in a shorter story like this. I think the opperunity for more dynamic would come with a longer storyline. Regardless I did enjoy this work and thought that I would check out the more recent work just to see the development end evolution of their craft and skill.
• Slifer274Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  4.5 stars all around! This fiction is short enough that I think most would classify it as flash fiction, but it accomplishes quite a bit in the time being. The doctor being the same wolf who attacks his patients is a relatively original one.
  Style: 4.5/5 Not much to critique here. Generally good, especially given the constrained wordcount, but I feel that imagery could've been improved. Also, some of the dialogue feels like the author was trying to avoid "said" as much as possible, which in itself feels more awkward than just saying the word "said".
  Story: 4.5/5 Maybe it's just because it's a short fiction and thus doesn't have as much time to do it, but I didn't give this a 5 because it felt like it could've been more fleshed out. That said, it came to tell a story about a single concept and it did it pretty damn well.
  Grammar: 4.5/5 Mostly fine. Just a few spots where comma placement felt a little weird.
  Character: 4.5/5 Once again because of the short format, there wasn't as much time to expand on the characters. Still, I think that the development is good for what it was. We get a brief introduction to the Doctor/wolf as well as his daughter, and we get some interesting questions (that never get answered, though that's okay) about the life they lead.
  Overall a pretty solid short.
• Blind_WatcherRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  As I stated in the title of the review, I actually rather liked it. I am the kind of person that really likes to have some meat to rip into as a reader, so I wouldn't normally touch anything less than three to four hundred pages. I am rather happy about having made an exception.
  Choosing to treat the prologue as a short story, rather than a Hiatus or abandoned project, it's certainly worth the time to read. You get some interesting moral dilemas and tension, while also getting a few hints at a deeper mystery too.
  The tenses were a little rough here and there, but ont he whole quite good.
  If the author ever feels like comign back to it, to expand on the story or write another inth e same universe, I wouldn't mind checking it out.
• Bluelightning42Royal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  I actually really like this author's style of writing. Even though this is a short story the look and feel of it are solidly set up and fleshed out. I can honestly say I recommend it to anyone with a few minutes because of how short it is.
  The story itself comes from a single concept contained within a image. A whole scenario is plotted out and you can imagine how it would continue (however who knows how much could be done with it in a longer story).
  Grammer is a non-issue. There are one or two points id edit but they don't distract from the story or inhibit your enjoyment.
  The problem of course is something that plagues all short stories. While Zearth has done wonders to flesh out the characters in so few words, as a short story there isn't enough to properly expand upon them. I'm hesitant to criticize them because for a short story they are amazingly well done. I have no clue how to improve any of them because they are already presented well. It's just as a short story there is less development that can be done and the only way to "fix" that would be to break the short story and extend its length which is already one of its strengths.
  I wholeheartedly recommend the time it takes to read this and can say it's a good way to experience the author's unique style and potentially decide to head towards his other novels.
• BullerRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 4.5

  I guess this could be looked at as a fanfiction. It's inspired by a direct image, made to fit the contexts within it. I wouldn't personally call it that, as there is too much vagueness, and it becomes hard to take from that too much.
  Most of it has to come from the author himself. And there is a lot of ideas that come from him indeed. Lets look at the main character. A wolf. A doctor. The one who heals the same that he hurt. What can you take from that? A lot. I think its a perfect example of hard morality, and I don't get how others haven't pointed that out.
  Sure, there might be points where the grammar isn't up to standard. Thats fine, really. The style is good enough that you can just ignore it. And with how short the story is, I don't think that flaw should stop anybody that are interested in reading it.
  4.5/5