Clan-wide announcements:
This week's featured fiction is The Last Sentinel! Read, rate, and review, please!
[7/5]
What Shy0ne says about this piece: This is great story about a young woman who hunts the supernatural. Rea is a sentinel, a protector, and the last of her kind. There is plenty of action comedy and a hint of romance. And some memorable and likable characters. Sen has some beautiful description in this story and the plotline is developing into a juicy story. I hope that others will read this and encourage Sen to write some more chapters.
How does featured fiction work? The author of this week's featured fiction will pick the featured fiction for next week. For a list of previously featured fictions, please click here. Note that you can pick a previously featured fiction as long as it hasn't been featured in the past year. (Authors, I need your picks by Saturday at the latest.)
Forum-specific announcements:
Don't want to read all the announcements every day? You don't have to! Just look for the
symbol for new items and the 
symbol for items that have changed status.
Forum coding tutorial
LoS FAQ
The newest report from the moderators council
LoS Slogan
New from the webmaster's lair: new features and changes
Clanmates' News:
Tornell is looking for an author for his zombie 2D shoot 'em up. Read more here.
SerenityFrost is looking for an idea pusher/stick poker. More information here!
Tornell is looking for 3 scriptwriters for his new webcomic. More information here!
GinKazeRyuu is looking for an editor for "Marigold". Click here for more information.
GinKazeRyuu is looking for an editor for Team MLC chapter 5. Click here for more information.
Mack is looking for a beta reader for MLC Takes Over What's the Scoop? Contact her for more information.
GinKazeRyuu is also looking for a beta reader for "Desert Roses." More information here.
For more clanmates' news, you can go here or the blog section.
Roleplaying news:
There is a new post in the RP. Read the last post here.
The officers of the Lionwell army has been added to the Heraldry section.
Contests, Activities, and Other Events:
Currently Open
The reviewing workshop is held once a month. Each participant must earn 8 points by reviewing fellow members' pieces. For more information, you can read this.
Current activity status: Round 13 is closed. Round 14 is open.
[8/1]
Anyone up for a fiction battle?
Current contest status: Sign-ups are closed! First round pairings have been announced! You may begin posting your battles on 7/8.
[7/8]
It's nearing the time of year again when we honor the best stories and writers in MLC from the past year. Yes, it's the second annual MLC writing awards! Want to present an award? Click here!
Current contest status: Voting closed! Results will be announced on 7/13.
[7/13]
Can you find the mystery story? Click here to try!
Current activity status: New story up!
[7/11]
The Deviant MLC is running two contests. Click here for more information. (offsite link)
Current contest status: Accepting submissions now!
Enter the MLC Caption Contest!
Current contest status: Accepting caption submissions now!
[5/3]
The complete list of contests and activities can be viewed here.
Trivia, Polls, and Questionnaires
Think you know MLC fiction? Check out the Weekly MLC Trivia Question!
[6/27]
Do you know your games? Then prove it!
[6/27]
Reader requests:
"The Michelles Manor"
[7/8]
The Awakening
[7/7]
Zombie!
[7/6]
The Davis
[7/6]
"A Scene Between Kevin and Savana"
[7/6]
How do I get my fiction in this category? Post a reply in this thread, post a bulletin in MLC on Tokyopop, or send me a PM and I'll add you to the list! (Note: It helps if you post a link as well.)
Contest Submissions
Zaul (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
ElianaMoran (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
NearlyMello (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
Calamari (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
Ameaba (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Sewing_warrior (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Esuka (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Keba Si Rota (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Sander (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Saint (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
Black and White (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
Happenings of an Ork and a Woman (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
The Twenty-Four Hour Project (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
"Of Wolf and Man" (nominated for "Best One-Shot" in the MLC writing awards)
"End of Line" (nominated for "Best One-Shot" in the MLC writing awards)
So Cold (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Zokusho: Tahou Ibun (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
"The Hauntsman" (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
"Christmas Poem" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"The Balloon’s Journey" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"Here Is a House" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"Keba’s Island" (nominated for "Best Clanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Deck the Halls with MLC (nominated for "Best Clanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Contest Winners!
Julia Duncan (Mack's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
The Quickwater Revelations (Zaul's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Intersections (Ameaba's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Lost and Stolen Things (NearlyMello's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
The Glass Book (Shy0ne's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Magician (Calamari's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"The Cat Lady" (SerenityFrost's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"Aliens Vs Humans" (MrGBH's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"The Goddess (Small Steps)" (Tollie's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
MLC Reviewing Corner
Featured reviews
James & Dog Howlett, Private Detectives chapters 1 and 2, reviewed by Mack
You have a good concept. Run with it. I did have a problem with the length of the first chapter. It was too short for me.
I am a big fan of the X-Men and Wolverine from my younger days (didn't like all the changes made in the 90's). And to have them in a Film Noir type story without powers is just wonderful.
I will continue to read. I think Cal and ameaba caught all the SPG in this chapter...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Saint chapter 7, reviewed by Mack
Yeah, Chapter 7 is complete! Again your descriptive flashes of the Film Noir is absolutely breath taking. The description of the bullet's travel was a bit gross but priceless.
I was quite surprised to see the lovely Yuliana. It was a surprise to see her after such a long absence.
Murder and mayhem once again follows Peter Saint into the the very depth of hell. Yet this is only the first step into "Dante's Hell" for him to traverse. I am looking forward to the continued descent in this hell as Peter continues to unveil who killed his wife. And the reason why he was targeted.
I have 2 SPG that I found...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Lost and Stolen Things chapter 1, reviewed by Calamari
Well...this certainly is different. O_o But I like it, despite having the distinct feeling that my brain just got put through a blender.
My only real complaint is that I thought that Cecil and his mother were alone until you mentioned his sister. O_o And then I wondered where she had come from, and if she'd come with them or if his dad had brought her (which he obviously didn't) or something.
I also had to keep going and looking up words, because I know next to nothing about Catholic services. >.> You might want to put a glossary in the back for those of us who are completely lost...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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The Quickwater Revelations psalm 1, reviewed by Calamari
The good:
It's a post-apocalyptic Western with clergy. I mean, seriously. What more is there to say?
Your setting and descriptions are both excellent. Very nice work there.
Also, you had a great opening hook, and you've introduced two very interesting characters who I'm looking forward to reading more about. smilies/cheesy.gif
The not-so-good:
Not that much, actually. O_o My main complaint is the length. It's so short!...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Masks chapter 5, reviewed by Calamari
This chapter did not remind me of the last 100 pages of Ptolemy's Gate, no, it definitely did not, not at all.
That said, I really like Genou, and not just because he reminds me of Bartimaeus. (Although that helps a little bit.) And the argument between Genou and Merchant was great fun.
[TEXT REMOVED FOR SPOILERS]. >.>
The fight sequence could be better. I was having trouble picturing exactly how Merchant was attacking Ballad. (Punches? Strikes? Kicks? A combination?) Also, why is Ballad's ring colliding with Merchant's arm if he's only blocking? O_o What kind of blocking is he doing anyway? Normally you block with your forearms, not your fists...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Intersections, reviewed by Shy0ne
This was a good read and you could real feel her terror as she watched and shook poor Chris. It has my interest peeked as to what she really saw. Good start and I can't wait to read more.
Read the story here!
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Masks chapters 4 and 5, reviewed by Shy0ne
[Chapter 4]
Awww at last I get to catch up...Now this was fun and I love the chemistry between Merchant and Starling. It was good to see that Merchant has some skills with fighting. I loved his comment when she kicked the gaurd between the legs, it made me giggle. Oh and them fighting over who is the owner of the mask is quirky though I feel sorry for Merchant, you can see what is coming. 
[Chapter 5]
wow awesome bit of action there! Though it was a bit confusing to get use to the sudden switch of character view and then for it to be of the Mask was something else. The arguing at the end was great and I loved when Merchant snapped that she was not his girlfriend.
Read the story here!
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"The Michelles Manor," reviewed by Zaul
Sort of a "character-sheet" for the house? Seems a bit like a tool for the writer rather than a piece of interest to the reader. Still sounds like a nice house and rather well defended.
Read the story here!
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The Awakening chapter 1, reviewed by Shy0ne
Wow! This great, beside your talents with programming you write as well.
First I really enjoyed this story, and the nurse was very likable, with her bit of grumblings and her intrigue of the comma patient. And it was neat to see it had a setting of an actual place Norway! One suggestion is the quotations around what each character says helps with reading. I look forward to getting to know the characters some more and to find out who and what the enemy is. Keep it up.
Read the story here!
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The Awakening chapter 1, reviewed by Ameaba
Squeeee!!!! Tornell is writing!
Aaaand he wants comments on how to make his English better!!!
*dies and goes to heaven*
I'm really glad you've decided to post stuff here. It's always difficult to post your stuff for the first time, and to have it come under scrutiny, and I'm proud that you felt secure enough to do it. I'm more than willing to proof-read stuff, too, if you want it.
Comments about the story:
I really like the idea-- you do a good job of dropping hints about the backstory and what's going on with the world. There's not much to go by in terms of understanding the characters as individuals, but so far, I'm looking forward to more. :3...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Have you written a review recently? Let me know, and I'll feature it!
Reviewing resources
The reviewing workshop is held once a month. Each participant must earn 8 points by reviewing fellow members' pieces. For more information, you can read this.
To find a complete list of all under reviewed fiction, click here.
Gin has made a Library Review Account to keep track of how many reviews each piece has.
Reviews and "What's the Scoop?":
"What's the Scoop?": Right Stuf July 2009
[7/8]
"What's the Scoop?": The Thread That's Destroying HQ News!
[7/7]
"What's the Scoop?": Conventions July 2009
[7/5]
Discussions, illustrations, and other generally cool stuff:
None at this time.
Advertisements:
Join the reviewing workshop! It's a fantastic way to get your pieces read, while checking out some great pieces of fiction from your fellow writers.
[Calamari, 7/8]
***
MXSkai has 14 days from the music contest and 7 days from the MLC awards.
NearlyMello has 7 days from the music contest.
Airichan has 7 days from the MLC awards.
ED has 7 days from the MLC awards.
MrGBH has 7 days from the MLC awards.
Ameaba has 46 days from the reviewing workshop.
Shy0ne has 50 days from the reviewing workshop.
Mack has 6 days from the reviewing workshop.
Esuka has 2 days from the reviewing workshop.
Keba Si Rota has 2 days from the reviewing workshop.
Tollie01 has 10 days from the reviewing workshop.
GinKazeRyuu has 7 days from the reviewing workshop.
Calamari has 7 days from the reviewing workshop.
Zaul has 1 day from the reviewing workshop.
ElianaMoran has 50 days from the reviewing workshop.
This week's featured fiction is The Last Sentinel! Read, rate, and review, please!
[7/5]
What Shy0ne says about this piece: This is great story about a young woman who hunts the supernatural. Rea is a sentinel, a protector, and the last of her kind. There is plenty of action comedy and a hint of romance. And some memorable and likable characters. Sen has some beautiful description in this story and the plotline is developing into a juicy story. I hope that others will read this and encourage Sen to write some more chapters.
How does featured fiction work? The author of this week's featured fiction will pick the featured fiction for next week. For a list of previously featured fictions, please click here. Note that you can pick a previously featured fiction as long as it hasn't been featured in the past year. (Authors, I need your picks by Saturday at the latest.)
Forum-specific announcements:
Don't want to read all the announcements every day? You don't have to! Just look for the
symbol for new items and the symbol for items that have changed status.Forum coding tutorial
LoS FAQ
The newest report from the moderators council
LoS Slogan
New from the webmaster's lair: new features and changes
Clanmates' News:
Tornell is looking for an author for his zombie 2D shoot 'em up. Read more here.
SerenityFrost is looking for an idea pusher/stick poker. More information here!
Tornell is looking for 3 scriptwriters for his new webcomic. More information here!
GinKazeRyuu is looking for an editor for "Marigold". Click here for more information.
GinKazeRyuu is looking for an editor for Team MLC chapter 5. Click here for more information.
Mack is looking for a beta reader for MLC Takes Over What's the Scoop? Contact her for more information.
GinKazeRyuu is also looking for a beta reader for "Desert Roses." More information here.
For more clanmates' news, you can go here or the blog section.
Roleplaying news:
There is a new post in the RP. Read the last post here.
The officers of the Lionwell army has been added to the Heraldry section.
Contests, Activities, and Other Events:
Currently Open
The reviewing workshop is held once a month. Each participant must earn 8 points by reviewing fellow members' pieces. For more information, you can read this.
Current activity status: Round 13 is closed. Round 14 is open.
[8/1]
Anyone up for a fiction battle?
Current contest status: Sign-ups are closed! First round pairings have been announced! You may begin posting your battles on 7/8.
[7/8]
It's nearing the time of year again when we honor the best stories and writers in MLC from the past year. Yes, it's the second annual MLC writing awards! Want to present an award? Click here!
Current contest status: Voting closed! Results will be announced on 7/13.
[7/13]
Can you find the mystery story? Click here to try!
Current activity status: New story up!
[7/11]
The Deviant MLC is running two contests. Click here for more information. (offsite link)
Current contest status: Accepting submissions now!
Enter the MLC Caption Contest!
Current contest status: Accepting caption submissions now!
[5/3]
The complete list of contests and activities can be viewed here.
Trivia, Polls, and Questionnaires
Think you know MLC fiction? Check out the Weekly MLC Trivia Question!
[6/27]
Do you know your games? Then prove it!
[6/27]
Reader requests:
"The Michelles Manor"[7/8]
The Awakening
[7/7]
Zombie!
[7/6]
The Davis
[7/6]
"A Scene Between Kevin and Savana"
[7/6]
How do I get my fiction in this category? Post a reply in this thread, post a bulletin in MLC on Tokyopop, or send me a PM and I'll add you to the list! (Note: It helps if you post a link as well.)
Contest Submissions
Zaul (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
ElianaMoran (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
NearlyMello (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
Calamari (nominated for "Best Writer" in the MLC writing awards)
Ameaba (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Sewing_warrior (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Esuka (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Keba Si Rota (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Sander (nominated for "Best Newcomer" in the MLC writing awards)
Saint (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
Black and White (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
Happenings of an Ork and a Woman (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
The Twenty-Four Hour Project (nominated for "Best Series" in the MLC writing awards)
"Of Wolf and Man" (nominated for "Best One-Shot" in the MLC writing awards)
"End of Line" (nominated for "Best One-Shot" in the MLC writing awards)
So Cold (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Zokusho: Tahou Ibun (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
"The Hauntsman" (nominated for "Best Fanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
"Christmas Poem" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"The Balloon’s Journey" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"Here Is a House" (nominated for "Best Poem" in the MLC writing awards)
"Keba’s Island" (nominated for "Best Clanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Deck the Halls with MLC (nominated for "Best Clanfiction" in the MLC writing awards)
Contest Winners!
Julia Duncan (Mack's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
The Quickwater Revelations (Zaul's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Intersections (Ameaba's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Lost and Stolen Things (NearlyMello's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
The Glass Book (Shy0ne's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
Magician (Calamari's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"The Cat Lady" (SerenityFrost's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"Aliens Vs Humans" (MrGBH's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
"The Goddess (Small Steps)" (Tollie's submission to the build a character challenge)
[7/8]
MLC Reviewing Corner
Featured reviews
James & Dog Howlett, Private Detectives chapters 1 and 2, reviewed by MackYou have a good concept. Run with it. I did have a problem with the length of the first chapter. It was too short for me.
I am a big fan of the X-Men and Wolverine from my younger days (didn't like all the changes made in the 90's). And to have them in a Film Noir type story without powers is just wonderful.
I will continue to read. I think Cal and ameaba caught all the SPG in this chapter...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Saint chapter 7, reviewed by MackYeah, Chapter 7 is complete! Again your descriptive flashes of the Film Noir is absolutely breath taking. The description of the bullet's travel was a bit gross but priceless.
I was quite surprised to see the lovely Yuliana. It was a surprise to see her after such a long absence.
Murder and mayhem once again follows Peter Saint into the the very depth of hell. Yet this is only the first step into "Dante's Hell" for him to traverse. I am looking forward to the continued descent in this hell as Peter continues to unveil who killed his wife. And the reason why he was targeted.
I have 2 SPG that I found...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
-----
Lost and Stolen Things chapter 1, reviewed by CalamariWell...this certainly is different. O_o But I like it, despite having the distinct feeling that my brain just got put through a blender.
My only real complaint is that I thought that Cecil and his mother were alone until you mentioned his sister. O_o And then I wondered where she had come from, and if she'd come with them or if his dad had brought her (which he obviously didn't) or something.
I also had to keep going and looking up words, because I know next to nothing about Catholic services. >.> You might want to put a glossary in the back for those of us who are completely lost...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
-----
The Quickwater Revelations psalm 1, reviewed by CalamariThe good:
It's a post-apocalyptic Western with clergy. I mean, seriously. What more is there to say?
Your setting and descriptions are both excellent. Very nice work there.
Also, you had a great opening hook, and you've introduced two very interesting characters who I'm looking forward to reading more about. smilies/cheesy.gif
The not-so-good:
Not that much, actually. O_o My main complaint is the length. It's so short!...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
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Masks chapter 5, reviewed by CalamariThis chapter did not remind me of the last 100 pages of Ptolemy's Gate, no, it definitely did not, not at all.
That said, I really like Genou, and not just because he reminds me of Bartimaeus. (Although that helps a little bit.) And the argument between Genou and Merchant was great fun.
[TEXT REMOVED FOR SPOILERS]. >.>The fight sequence could be better. I was having trouble picturing exactly how Merchant was attacking Ballad. (Punches? Strikes? Kicks? A combination?) Also, why is Ballad's ring colliding with Merchant's arm if he's only blocking? O_o What kind of blocking is he doing anyway? Normally you block with your forearms, not your fists...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
-----
Intersections, reviewed by Shy0neThis was a good read and you could real feel her terror as she watched and shook poor Chris. It has my interest peeked as to what she really saw. Good start and I can't wait to read more.
Read the story here!
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Masks chapters 4 and 5, reviewed by Shy0ne[Chapter 4]
Awww at last I get to catch up...Now this was fun and I love the chemistry between Merchant and Starling. It was good to see that Merchant has some skills with fighting. I loved his comment when she kicked the gaurd between the legs, it made me giggle. Oh and them fighting over who is the owner of the mask is quirky though I feel sorry for Merchant, you can see what is coming. [Chapter 5]
wow awesome bit of action there! Though it was a bit confusing to get use to the sudden switch of character view and then for it to be of the Mask was something else. The arguing at the end was great and I loved when Merchant snapped that she was not his girlfriend.
Read the story here!
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"The Michelles Manor," reviewed by ZaulSort of a "character-sheet" for the house? Seems a bit like a tool for the writer rather than a piece of interest to the reader. Still sounds like a nice house and rather well defended.
Read the story here!
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The Awakening chapter 1, reviewed by Shy0neWow! This great, beside your talents with programming you write as well.
First I really enjoyed this story, and the nurse was very likable, with her bit of grumblings and her intrigue of the comma patient. And it was neat to see it had a setting of an actual place Norway! One suggestion is the quotations around what each character says helps with reading. I look forward to getting to know the characters some more and to find out who and what the enemy is. Keep it up.
Read the story here!
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The Awakening chapter 1, reviewed by AmeabaSqueeee!!!! Tornell is writing!
Aaaand he wants comments on how to make his English better!!!
*dies and goes to heaven*
I'm really glad you've decided to post stuff here. It's always difficult to post your stuff for the first time, and to have it come under scrutiny, and I'm proud that you felt secure enough to do it. I'm more than willing to proof-read stuff, too, if you want it.
Comments about the story:
I really like the idea-- you do a good job of dropping hints about the backstory and what's going on with the world. There's not much to go by in terms of understanding the characters as individuals, but so far, I'm looking forward to more. :3...
Read the rest of the review and the story here!
-----
Have you written a review recently? Let me know, and I'll feature it!
Reviewing resources
The reviewing workshop is held once a month. Each participant must earn 8 points by reviewing fellow members' pieces. For more information, you can read this.
To find a complete list of all under reviewed fiction, click here.
Gin has made a Library Review Account to keep track of how many reviews each piece has.
Reviews and "What's the Scoop?":
"What's the Scoop?": Right Stuf July 2009[7/8]
"What's the Scoop?": The Thread That's Destroying HQ News!
[7/7]
"What's the Scoop?": Conventions July 2009
[7/5]
Discussions, illustrations, and other generally cool stuff:
None at this time.
Advertisements:
Join the reviewing workshop! It's a fantastic way to get your pieces read, while checking out some great pieces of fiction from your fellow writers.
[Calamari, 7/8]
***
MXSkai has 14 days from the music contest and 7 days from the MLC awards.
NearlyMello has 7 days from the music contest.
Airichan has 7 days from the MLC awards.
ED has 7 days from the MLC awards.
MrGBH has 7 days from the MLC awards.
Ameaba has 46 days from the reviewing workshop.
Shy0ne has 50 days from the reviewing workshop.
Mack has 6 days from the reviewing workshop.
Esuka has 2 days from the reviewing workshop.
Keba Si Rota has 2 days from the reviewing workshop.
Tollie01 has 10 days from the reviewing workshop.
GinKazeRyuu has 7 days from the reviewing workshop.
Calamari has 7 days from the reviewing workshop.
Zaul has 1 day from the reviewing workshop.
ElianaMoran has 50 days from the reviewing workshop.
New members 21/5-09
If you are a new member and have joined one of the last few days you will most likely have to make a new account. Due to an extreme bot-attack all accounts with a postcount of zero that I have not been made explicitly aware of has been deleted. Before you make a new account we therefore suggest you attempt one login to see if you are on my "safelist". The LOS team apologise for this inconvenience.
Sincerely
Zaul