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Muse
What are you willing to give up for your big break? What are you willing to give up? What are you willing to sacrifice?
In this short horror story, an aspiring writer drives a hard bargain to achieve the bestseller he's been longing for.
In this short horror story, an aspiring writer drives a hard bargain to achieve the bestseller he's been longing for.
- GenresHorror
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2018
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D.W. Nathan
12 books4 followersD.W. Nathan is both a writer and full-time painter and illustrator. He studied art at Monmouth University and Stockton University, the latter from which he earned his degree. A former concept artist for Disney Interactive, D.W. has produced artwork for a number of high profile franchises such as Star Wars, the Avengers and Kingdom Hearts. He spends much of his free time painting and writing in equal measure. He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, their dog, and children.
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July 13, 2019
An author wants to hit big and come up with an international bestseller followed by a TV series. But where to get the ideas? The Muse (I had to think about the crypt keeper when visualizing him) has a solution and many ideas in his greasy old book. Jackie only has to say yes to an idea that is suggested by the Muse. But there is a price for fame and fortune! Muse doesn't give his idea for free. What price is Jackie willing to accept? Can the agree upon something? Great idea, well plotted, ironic with great characters involved and a nasty twist. Loved this story of the author. Absolutely recommended!
May 3, 2020
"I like this idea. It’s different. It’s dark. It’s nihilistic. It has that… That thing about it you don’t find movies or TV. It’s very writerly. Maybe too writerly. Does it go anywhere?"
Muse by D.W. Nathan
Was a bit baffled by this one. It is a short story about a writer, bargaining his "Muse" for a book deal..and possibly bargaining away his soul. Great premise, written quite well but way to short. I'd have liked it m ore if it was a Novella.
As it is, the story just sort of ends when things are getting interesting. It is a quick read and as I mentioned it is a short story but as with some other short stories, one is left wanting much much more, which is actually a compliment to the writer but it felt unfinished to me. I will check out more of his work though as the writing is excellent.
Muse by D.W. Nathan
Was a bit baffled by this one. It is a short story about a writer, bargaining his "Muse" for a book deal..and possibly bargaining away his soul. Great premise, written quite well but way to short. I'd have liked it m ore if it was a Novella.
As it is, the story just sort of ends when things are getting interesting. It is a quick read and as I mentioned it is a short story but as with some other short stories, one is left wanting much much more, which is actually a compliment to the writer but it felt unfinished to me. I will check out more of his work though as the writing is excellent.
July 26, 2018
Quirky
This is certainly something a little bit different and definitely quirky. Cannot wait to see what else the author has to offer.
This is certainly something a little bit different and definitely quirky. Cannot wait to see what else the author has to offer.
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