Black Star
by Alejandro Mañón
Every family has its own set of rules and ways of communicating, and some of them have an obscure secret that they desperately try to hide from others as if it came to light, all hope would be lost. Meet The Quinns. They have the darkest secret of them all, and if they want their secret to remain as it is, they must follow a list of simple rules. Number one: You must not trust anyone (Not even your own family). Number two: You must not speak out loud, as someone could be listening to you. Number three: You must get rid of all the evidence. Number four: You must keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Number five: You must not rest until your darkest secret is buried six feet below.
Content Warning: Expect strong language and inappropriate content for underage people, given that it depicts substance intake, minor sexual content/sexual suggestions, and some illegal and dangerous activities such as underage drinking and overdosing.
3 out of 5 fairies
I really like the concept behind this story. There are good characters, and the plot is solid. The plot moves smoothly, at a decent pace. That said, I would give this a 4 out of 5, but the story feels unpolished. Things like editing for grammar, fixing a few confusing parts, and it would be a solid 4. (Sometimes I was unsure which character was being referred to). I think the author has a lot of potential, and I hope to see more from them in the future as they hone their writing skills.
My name is Alejandro Mañón. I was born in Mexico, and I’m nineteen years old. I started writing when I was thirteen, and I’ve written many novels, stories, and poems ever since. I openly identify as a gay man. I am currently studying International Business at Anáhuac University in Mexico City. Writing has always been my passion because I can create my world and truly explain my feelings. Fully developing my creativity and writing skills are my main goals.
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