cadleigh

"Like a moth drawn to the flame." The phrase is a simple allusion to the well-known attraction that moths have to bright lights. The word moth was used in the 17th century to mean someone who was apt to be tempted by something that would lead to their downfall. This is referred to by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, 1596:
          	
          	"Thus hath the candle singd the moath."
          	
          	
          	Just a PSA that in the second chapter (Getting Better Acquainted) of Hopeless Love, that in it is this phrase. Should you think to comment something about how it's a lyric from a Shawn Mendes song, just remember that it's been around a lot longer than he has. My story was also published before his song came out, so please do not think I was quoting him. 
          	Thanks. 
          	Kaylee

cadleigh

"Like a moth drawn to the flame." The phrase is a simple allusion to the well-known attraction that moths have to bright lights. The word moth was used in the 17th century to mean someone who was apt to be tempted by something that would lead to their downfall. This is referred to by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice, 1596:
          
          "Thus hath the candle singd the moath."
          
          
          Just a PSA that in the second chapter (Getting Better Acquainted) of Hopeless Love, that in it is this phrase. Should you think to comment something about how it's a lyric from a Shawn Mendes song, just remember that it's been around a lot longer than he has. My story was also published before his song came out, so please do not think I was quoting him. 
          Thanks. 
          Kaylee

MsSilverFeather

Hello.  I like your stories.  They're pretty good.  I have constructive criticism if that's ok?  The stories flow pretty well, but some things aren't clear on paper that I'm sure are in your head.  Also, writing in present tense is always best.  For example: he ran to the door leaving a whirlwind of papers in his wake. Beyond that, the Aera character is a little flat.  She comes off as a simple teen when it's clear you'd rather she be more complex and deep.  Description is always important and it gives the characters, places, and events their depth.  I really to cause problems.  I like your stories.  These are just things I thought of while reading them.

cadleigh

Hello friends,
          For any of you they like the movie Labyrinth (or just David Bowie) you might like my story Into The Labyrinth that I just posted!
          For my Hopeless Love (Damon Salvatore) series fans, I have updated Falling Slowly a few days ago if you wanted to check that out. 
          I hope you're all having a happy new year!
          K