Username:
screen name:(or the name you want to be called)
weakness in writing(at least 3): I tend to change from one tense to another, description, repetitive words, I usually write really short stories.
strengths: interesting plot, dialogue, grammar
writing sample(optional):
“Be nice,” my father said. “You’re brother and sister, after all.”
I let out an exasperated sigh as I watched my father leave the room, expecting us to make up just as he always does. I started at the disfigured boy before me.
I had begged my parents not to have another child even before he was born. An elf and a human as lovers was bad enough, for them to produce children is preposterous. My life was awful, since I was the only one who could hunt for the family of four. My father used to, before he fell ill. Now I take care of the whole family by myself. The only help I get from my parents is cleaning and gathering. I even do the cooking myself.
As I stared at him my heart began to clench with sorrow, as if someone was trying to squeeze the life from it. “Sorry,” I muttered. But I wasn't apologizing for punching him when he ate more than his share of food. I was apologizing for the way he was born. I guess as long as I kept that in mind I could give the illusion that I truly was sorry for whatever I did wrong.
He sputtered out a sound that only his family would understand as “I forgive you.” I watched as he stumbled after my father.
I leave, too, and not just the room, but the whole house. I need a good hunt to lift my spirits. I always do after speaking with my brother. The woods are the only shelter for me. I could’ve run away as soon as I was out of sight, but I didn’t. Even if it would be easier for me, my family needed me. And however much I hated to admit it, I need them, too.
other: I love writing a lot and I'm going to be with my family from tomorrow to Monday, so if I can get whatever prompts I need to ahead of time that would be great. Also, do we start working whenever we want?
