Great Prose Exposed: WordCount Feature #12

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:sun: Welcome to our July Feature! If you're looking for a hideaway from the summer heat or something to read besides those beach magazines, we've got the perfect remedy for you. Our staff has scoured the deviantART pages for the best of the best, and as always, we've assembled them by word count for your convenience!

We're especially proud of our Published Work feature this month, and if you'll take a look at the author, you'll see why. Now get reading!


:resume: 100 words or less

:bulletblue: Apple cider by ifuwuraself-helpbook

Contest Fiction: A drabble that describes childhood and the bond between sisters with seemingly simple words, but hides a deeper story within.



:resume: 101-300 words

:bulletblue: Sailors by Sindakri

Philosophical Fiction:  A vicious cyle reminiscent of the tale of Prometheus.


:bulletblue: Burning Witch by Rikochet

Sociopolitical Fiction:  A social allegory on scapegoats and mob mentality, by merging symbolism with horror imagery.



:resume: 301-500 words

:bulletblue: Pyramus by WineWriter

Fictional Perspectives: You know that phrase, 'If walls could talk...'? The wall narrating this story has quite a way with words, as it takes us through the life and loves of a growing boy.


:bulletblue: red underwear and green eyes by FriedPickles

Teen Romance: A love story about the chaos that is left behind rather than the moments trapped in time.


:bulletblue: Spongebob Diagnosed with ADHD by Squarix

Fictional Satire: A pseudo-professional news article about how everyone's favorite hyperactive Sponge may in fact be a victim of an increasingly over-diagnosed condition.



:resume: 501-1,000 words

:bulletblue: Enemy in the Water by JoieD

Children's:  A children's story that does not patronise. The author uses beautiful, sophisticated language and doesn't shy away from 'adult' themes.


:bulletblue: A Gift for You by lorananirren

Erotic: This is a very descriptive, exotic, and lovely piece about the gift of another's heart, body and soul.



:resume: 1,001-2,000 words

:bulletblue: A Day in Big Sur by JELL-0

General Non-Fiction:  How far would you drive for lunch? This artist answers the question through a light-hearted tale of her solo adventure.


:bulletblue: Becky Shakes by Fae-Falor

Mystery: 1964 was the year Becky Shakes disappeared. Whatever happened to that girl?


:bulletblue: Wasteland, Part 1: Penelope by AuroraExecutionchan

Historical Fiction: This four-part series mixes modern language with multiple character perspectives on the Trojan War.



:resume: 2,001 - 5,000 Words

:bulletblue: no more. by sariaru

Science Fiction: A world full of genetically modified beauty: a utopia or dystopia?


:bulletblue: Sleeping Beauty by SadisticIceCream

Transgressive Fiction: A twist on the classic fairytale, this is an intimate piece that communicates the princess's pain with beautiful, poetic language.


:bulletblue: Lament of the Chef by Phantasmagora

Horror: A day in the life of a demonic chef, with some heavy horror word-working. Mind the cleaver.


:resume: 5,001+ words

:bulletblue: Gerona Kingdom of Fire: Chapter 1 by Chaotic-Dustbunny

Fantasy: Chaotic-Dustbunny sets the scene for a classic fantasy story.


:reading: revamp by humpy77 Published Works

:pointr: Reviving the Broken Marionette: Treatments for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia by diamondie

How to get better? Maija Haavisto's new CFS/ME/FM treatment book will answer that question. The most comprehensive guide published on the subject, it features over 250 medications that can be used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia and related conditions, such as Gulf War syndrome (GWS), multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), restless legs syndrome (RLS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches and chronic pain in general. It will help both you and your doctor to understand your illness better and to make more informed treatment choices.

English and Finnish language versions are available now in print and electronic format on Lulu and in print format on Amazon!

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:freakout: by LeoLeonardo Looking Back: June's Prose DDs

:bulletpurple: The Family Business by TheModernHooplah (789) Previously featured!
:bulletblue: The Rights of Sentient Machine by clan-destine (4,816)
:bulletgreen: Not Really by DarkApple (932) Previously featured!
:bulletpurple: you ask me my name by RoseTintMyWorld (705)
:bulletblue: Monologue by beyondsalvage (618)
:bulletgreen: The Hundred Year Farce by Spiderwriter (1,029)
:bulletpurple: I Love You Mother by HugQueen (896)
:bulletblue: The Canary by Zocko (6,642)
:bulletgreen: Let You Down by holls (10,061)
:bulletpurple: Antigonus and the Bear by SimpleSimonPostman (1,889)
:bulletblue: Pete, Re-Pete by SRSmith (596)
:bulletgreen: Chapter 1 by rexlupis (2,404)
:bulletpurple: A Catalogue for Enlightenment by leoraigarath (982)
:bulletblue: Caliente by Manufc1983 (439)
:bulletgreen: The Rising Storm: Chapter 1 by Lytrigian (2,909)
:bulletpurple: Jump by za-zen (1,897)



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Fella Loves dA by NyssaDuck Meet Our Contributors: well-moistened

Even if you are new to the deviantART community, chances are you've encountered well-moistened! He's something of a jack of all trades, sporting an impressive visual gallery that ranges from Photojournalism to Experimental Photography (and, or so we've heard whispered, perhaps the odd work of literature ;) ).

well-moistened is also an established presence in the dAmn scene and tirelessly supports both the Photography and Literature communities. He joined our team in November 2007 to head up our Sociopolitcal, Philosophical, & Transgressive section, and has stuck with us since!

Here are just a few examples of the visual work well-moistened brings to deviantART:

            


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sariaru's avatar
thanks for featuring me!
it's nice to see my work placed with others of this calibur.

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