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"My gaze darts poignantly to the key ring hanging on his bloodstained belt."

Say what?

It's "My gaze darts pointedly to the key ring hanging on his bloodstained belt." Jeez. O.o

I want to be annoyed with the editors, but come on. The author studied English literature, but even if she hadn't, I assume she, ya know, reads.
Dec 02, 2025 11:12AM
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3)

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message 1: by Mr. James (new)

Mr. James I'd cut the adverb altogether.


message 2: by Caroline (new) - added it

Caroline Mr. James wrote: "I'd cut the adverb altogether."

Yeah, within the paragraph's context it's unnecessary. :|


message 3: by Fred (new)

Fred Jenkins The whole sentence seems a bit overdone.


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