The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shockproof shit detector. This is the writer's radar and all great writers have had it. ~Ernest Hemingway, interview in Paris Review, Spring 1958
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This week we've got three stories. A note: You may have noticed there have been some issues on the timing of these digests, so how about a poll? Which day of the week would you (readers/writers) like to see the digest put up? I know that the timing of the Thursday Prompt is important to a lot of you, and that wasn't a factor at the first decision. Please leave your answer in a comment.

Empty Heart Syndrome
by  Mediteral_Hart
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2443611/

Hostess of the Night
by :iconrevinyesvr
"This story is loosely based upon an old role play from... oh, six years ago? I loved the story, and desperately wanted to turn it into prose... This is another step towards making that happen.
Warnings: domination, blood, and general mind-warping. Also, it might just be a little too short to leave satisfied :P"
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2444145

Living Fountain: Part 20
by  Wolfganghm
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2361773
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No man should ever publish a book until he has first read it to a woman. ~Van Wyck Brooks