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Sep 27, 2022Liked by John Wheatley

Alfred should know that "I’ll take your oath that you’re not with the heathen dog Tostig?” is terrible phrasing. Friend or foe, as soon as they'll hear that they will know what to answer to lower your guard. I guess having a sword and people to back you up makes you self-assured, but still.

-What is wrong with Eadric? Never smelling of sweat is strange for a Westerner. Or can he recognize the individual personal body odours to the point he realizes he smells different from all of them? I know brothers in arms are close, but this close?

-Why would they offer to take care of the boy? Even a bad warrior who did not yet prove himself would be worth a lot more in these circumstances. Just keep your eye on them untill they've done so (Also, food? I could have sworn they did not eat).

The writing style for me is similar to watching a play, there is a lot of talking and action, but there is almost no mention of the surroundings. Not a critique, just something I noticed. I do like this story. It reminds me of Lindgren's The brothers Lionheart.

And yes, chain mail is very heavy. I wore it once for a day and when I took it off later that night I thought for a second I could jump high enough to touch the ceiling.

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Sep 26, 2022Liked by John Wheatley

Thank you for the second chapter 🤓🥰!

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I thought I would post on the last one I can find, it seems you have gone rather silent both here and on twitter? Plus I have seen no work with the Lotus Eaters from you either? Do tell me you haven't given up and will be back soon into this new year? Looking forward to more of your and Creative Liberty's work

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Hi! I know this page seems to have been quiet for a little while now, but I was wondering if I may be able to submit some writing? I'm not sure if Creative Liberty is still accepting admissions, but if it is could someone help me out? Thank you! 😊

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I really enjoyed the mystery and open ending of the first part. I found it fitting given that not much is known about what Saxons believed their afterlife looked like. There are many similarities to the Viking beliefs though, they had their influence everywhere at the time. Thanks for the cliffhanger, waiting eagerly for the next part now.

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Hey, john! I messaged you a while back bout contributing to the political space that we both intersect. well I am proud to introduce to you the series of articles I have published on a political theory that I have called Nationalist Pragmatism, a theory that utilizes decentralized means to assert cultural heritage as well as the means to conduct direct actions to secure national sovereignty and autonomy!

Hope you're doing well!

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Best wishes to you John, hoping all is well.

Hope to read/listen to more of your work soon.

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