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"The Black Crows of Morden" by Spoonbender (dark side of
sex) 9, 10, 10
"The Black Crows of Morden" by Spoonbender (Theodrore@spoonbender.demon.co.uk). Guest Review of by BillyG The very name Morden conjures images all based on the Vulgar Latin, 'mordere' whose derivatives include nightmare, remorse, morbid, murder and mortuary. When I read the title, I had a subdued premonition. With good cause, as it turned out; for Spoonbender quickly proceeded to paint a dark canvas that was suffused with the elements of mysterious and powerful shadows. It is so well done that I'd do it a disservice to attempt a description. Similarly, the ending catches you unprepared in it's startling contrast. It's a short story and a must read. Ratings for "The Black Crows of Morden" Athena (technical quality): 9 (A story of this caliber shouldn't have the few grammatical errors is does.) Venus (plot & character): 10 BillyG (appeal to reviewer): 10 (spellbinding) |