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My shorts and prompt responses from across the internet, gathered here into one convenient bundle.

Quality, genre, and rating will vary.

(This collection only includes original content. Fanfiction prompt responses and shorts can be found in myNot Quite What You Meantcollection over on fanfiction.net.)

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★★★★★ 5.0

I've always been insanely jealous of the things people can come up with prompt submissions, and what lies in between the (metaphorical) covers of this book is pure proof that that jealousy was well founded.
This is a collection of short stories, so the normal break down is a little harder to consistently do, so let's start with the easy ones and work our way out.
Grammar is simple. In the handful of stories I've read from this (and I will be going back as soon as possible to finish), I didn't see any typos, punctuation issues, syntax errors, or anything that seemed off kilter.
Style wise is another simple one. Asviloka is a consistently great author. The creative thought to brain to fingers to paper comes off more as a fluid supply chain rather than a game of telephone. Each story in this collection not only holds its own within its containment, but it leaves the reader excited for what the next one will be about.
Character wise, Asviloka is given the oppurtunity to write short form fiction revolving around a character. The first story, for instance, gives us three endings to choose from. Based on your decision, the character changes with it. Another, quick, story gives you the internal thought of a woman who made a wish. In another, an old man gets to see his hobby become a reality. These quick bursts make it difficult to give characters a full arc, but they are written in a lively, vivid way, somehow managing to not be static in such quick bursts.
Story itself. Each story is a distinctive take on a prompt that I'm not sure we could have gotten from another author. That's the beauty of prompts. But the direction Asviloka takes these stories is an amazing mix of comedy and wonder, and as stated before, leaves the reader wanting more. Add in that we get to read quick, fun fiction without the need to be bogged down by plot, and this is what my friend refers to as 'candy'. Something sweet to enjoy between meals.
Overall, I'm glad the search algorithm led me here to exp

Not Quite What You Meant (Short Story Collection)

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