Operation: Reciprocity


  by Samy Merchi
  Category: Romance
  Story’s total rating: 77.2

  The good: Judge #3 wanted to say that, “I liked the fun that the author had. :) It's a creative future, but one that seems real enough for you to believe in it. The characters also acted like themselves. Oh, well. Nice story.”

  The bad: Judge #3 would also like to say, “Hey, don't we get to find out who he chooses?” I hear that Judge#3 is going to be at your home at noon tomorrow. They are going to tie you to a chair until you tell   them who he chooses.

  The summary: ) This story occurs before the Shadows of the Future storyline. The love triangle between Roberto aka Sunspot, Dani aka "Are you willing to tell her she needs to take a codename? Thought not.", and Amara aka Magma is heating up. See what happens when Roberto has to choose between these two lovely, intelligent ladies.
 

Nature's Wish


  by Red Monster
  Category: Romance
  Story’s total rating: 77.4
 

  The good: Judge #1 wanted to say that it was “an interesting tale   overall.” Judge #2 added that “It's a very interesting concept and   well done for the most part. This is one writer's nice, imaginative version of the relationship, which carries on without any melodramatic villain-attacks. This helps make the story more   realistic, and the reader can relate to it.”

  The bad: Judge #1 is apparently not into love, so they said, “I found it a bit confusing at times and a bit too "mushy" for my taste.” “The dialogue is a little stilted, and the use of present tense is jarring. It would have been better if present tense was used only for the flashbacks of the two as children,” Judge #2 added.   Judge #3, on the other hand, wanted to say that “While reading this story I had the feeling I was watching a documentary or an educational short that tells you how to ride your bike safely. Anyway, the story's kinda... I dunno... picturesque. There's not much excitement. We go through their lives, and there's no real conflict or suspense.”

  The Summary: This summary was written into Judge’s #2 response, “A sort of What Happened/What If, this story explores James' and Theresa's relationship, following the two all the way until death.”  

And The Winner Is...

Valentine's Night


  by Samy Merchi
  Category: Romance
  Story’s total rating: 82
 
  The good: Judge #2 would like to say that, “This version follows that pattern but manages to allow a happy ending without it seeming   forced. Samy Merchi is a master at capturing tentative, fluttering love between two people who aren't quite sure about it, and his characterization is spot-on. Berto's still a player, and has that pride and that temper, but he's got a heart, too.” Did I forget to mention that this story won best romance???

  The bad: Bwhahahaha!!! You only got 13 out of 15 on your spelling/grammar! My thought on how to solve this, a beta-reader with a degree in English. When you find them please send their e-mail address to me!

  The Summary: “Valentine's Day, like any other X-Holiday, is rife with angst and ruined plans.” Gee! Thanks Judge #2 for starting me out on  this short summary! Roberto is no exception to this age-old torture device that Hallmark and a PMSing woman made.

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