Updates:

11.11.06

Removed "Manipulating the Beast Within"

I can't stay on this site. I enjoy reading the works of about 3 people, which is why this account isn't being deleted. Stories? Slowly being removed, as soon as I back them up. A future return is possible, bu tnot likely. The Review Policy, obviously, is out of date now. A waste of my time.

June 27th, 2006

Personal Info:

PREVIOUS PENNAMES:

blackcats of the moon
The Evil Liar (Changed on September 10th)

AIM screename- bangninuo

Name: Jessica
Age: 15
Taiwanese to the heart and bone. Someone in New York.

I. Pertaining to what I believe in - I believe most flames to be unconstructive, and therefore, I do not accept them. Reviews just saying 'I hate you', 'Your story really sucks', or 'You suck' just don't help. If you dislike a story, you tell the author(ess) what you dislike about it, and what you suggest to help improve. Then - just stop reading it. Don't torture yourself, and other people may actually enjoy the story. Everyone's different.

This doesn't mean that every story that's posted should be tolerated. Some can't even be called stories (and no, I am not talking about poems). Grammatical and spelling errors are acceptable - if there is not an excess of them. This is up to the reviewer's judgement, and should be proportional to the length of the chapter. Mistakes like these take away from the story's face value, which is not a good thing. Formatting mistakes are more easily forgiven, but shouldn't be done anyway. Upon discovery, it is the author's responsibility to change it - not the reviewers. All the reader can do is bring it to the author's attention.

If there is no plot - you may weep for the poor soul who believes it can pass for a good story. Offer suggestions, then forget about it. Plagerism...I'm not even going to waste a lot of time talking about that. If you find that something sounds familiar, and there's no disclaimer telling you why - report it. Don't even warn the author. It is their responsibility to put them up. (This isn't about the disclaimers that everyone forgets once in a while.)

I don't mind if you give me a review that crticizes my story - if you explain yourself. Most other author's are like this, too. They are like this for a reason.

II. Pertaining to my reviews - People may call me a hypocrite, after reading the above. Sometimes I, too, am guilty of leaving a review that says absolutely nothing other than 'I like your story, update soon please'. It's laziness.

However, recently I've gotten into a habit of doing what I believe in - telling why. I read the story, and tell them about the mistakes they made. Then, to 'soften the blow' (which should not be needed), I tell them what I like. If it's really a hopeless case - I tell them that too. Honesty is priceless. If you feel offended by my review, feel free to talk to me about it. My email isn't hidden for a reason.

There is a pattern, though. To stories that have already established themselves in my mind (written by authors I respect), I do give empty reviews. There is little I would change, and the author obviously realizes what is needed. To new stories, or stories that lack in quality, I give longer reviews. It's actually very logical.

III. Advertising - I'm okay with people asking me to read their stories with reviews...so long as it doesn't happen frequently. Your stories should draw readers because of the plot and quality, not because of what you do. Of course, advertising does help...maybe I should start again. I haven't in at least a year. In any case, if you want to draw attention to a story - write a semi-decent review of good length, and it's likely that it'll happen.

This whole 'policy' may be edited and updated from time to time.

Updated on: June 27th, 2006

Title: Dark Lineage
Category: Inuyasha
Completion: 11/25
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Kagome is descended from a line of protectors of the Shikon no Tama. However, the mikos also have a gene that makes corruption quite easy. Reincarnation or not, her turbulent feelings get out of hand and result in her death. Exactly how much does Naraku have to do with it? Did he interfere with the half that got reborn as a demon in the feudal era? Kagome needs to become whole again, or else both the present and the past will have serious enemies to deal with.
Updating: Every month (optimistically)

Title: A Different Reason
Category: Inuyasha
Completion: 6/15
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Kagome didn't journey to the past alone, she was joined by Souta. Trying to leave their tragic past behind and begin anew, their dreams of happiness are destroyed when Kikyo appears. She wants revenge, at any price.
Updating: Infrequently

Title: I'm Not Who I Seem to Be
Category: Inuyasha
Completion: 3/10
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Sango/Miroku. Miroku finds Sango buried in the forest. She doesn't remember anything, but seeing someone called Kagome begins to jog her memory. Finding out that she's alive, her former employer Kikyo will stop at nothing to keep her secrets from spilling. Miroku must choose...
Updating: Infrequently

Title: Misleadings of a Broken Vision
Category: Inuyasha
Completion: chapters 3/15
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Kouga/Ayame -Ayame's tribal ancestors have sent her a disturbing vision, but she doesn't know what it means, having broken it off too early. Traveling to where Inuyasha hunts for the shards despite the ties that still bind her to Shi, she believes that he is the one the vision wished for her. It takes drastic measures from all sides before the truth is learned by all.
Updating: Frequently

Title: A Finely Woven Story
Category:Inuyasha
Rating: PG-13
Summary: I thought I could bury my memories, and never have to know them again. But, to save another, I had to bring them back, and relive the pain.
Updating: Infrequently

Title: Forever Untrue, Time Will Tell.
Category: Harry Potter
Rating: T (may go up)
Summary: She disguised her inner brilliance with an outer façade that no one saw through. In the last year of Hogwarts, she wants something to change in her life. After all…it is her last year among the living.
Updating: Depends on the inspiration.

"Sight" - Inuyasha. Removed on ?
"My Identity" - Harry Potter. Removed on 8.24.05
"Elder Sister" - Inuyasha. Removed on 8.26.05
"Manipulating the Beast Within" - Inuyasha. Removed on 11.11.06