[LJ Idol] Liar's Smile

[duckspeakeasy]

Comments

[jacq22]

A really great read. The story has impact, excellent.

[duckspeakeasy]

Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad you thought it had impact, if I can get the story to stick enough in the reader's mind that they remember it come judging, that's all I can ask for :D Thanks again!

[halfshellvenus]

I like the irony of naming such a repressive city Xanadu, and the beauty in how the swordplay is described. You feel the narrator's regret that such a beautiful weapon and all the style and skill of its wielding will someday become lost.

[duckspeakeasy]

Yes!!! Your comment made me very happy, I'm always hoping people get the references. I actually saw The Last Samurai for the first time about a week ago, and the ideas in that film really shaped this story too. Thanks for reading and commenting, I really appreciate it! :)

[muchtooarrogant]

I enjoyed this, particularly your contrasts in-between the two cultures. Well done!

Dan

[duckspeakeasy]

Hurray! I really wanted that contrast to come across, and I'm glad that struck a chord with you. Thank you so much for always reading and commenting! You rock! :D

[muchtooarrogant]

You're welcome! I look forward to your entries every week.

Dan

[jem0000000]

What an intriguing world. :)

[duckspeakeasy]

I'm glad you liked it! I know as a reader, an interesting setting is something that can definitely capture my imagination, so that's quite a compliment :D Thank you for always reading and reviewing, it means a lot.

[jem0000000]

You're welcome!

I hadn't even realized I was commenting that much, lol.

[basric]

A powerful. intensely written story, well done.

[duckspeakeasy]

Wow, thank you very much! :)