Welcome to this week's edition of AWTTPFP!  Yes- it's the little blog with the big name!  Well, after a long hiatus, I am finally back and ready to post again!

For those of you who may not already know, the purpose of my little blog is highlight the best (in my humble opinion) of what the fiction section has to offer on a weekly basis.  There are, of course, a few rules (and facts) that go along with this..... And here they are:

• I do not highlight fan-fics on my blog, regardless of how well they may be written.  I am looking for original content written by the original author.

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• I will not highlight yaoi, yuri, or sexually graphic pieces.  Tastefully written shounen-ai or shoujo-ai may be highlighted, but will have an appropriate warning label.  Sorry for the restrictions, but my goal is to be accessible to all ages.

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• Please post constructive criticism!  Most authors love feedback.  It helps them improve their writing.  The key phase here is constructive.  If I start receiving comments like "This sucks!" , I will start moderating comments.  The purpose here is to encourage people- not to tear them down.

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• If you like it- POP it and rate it!  I can't say this enough!!!  Pop, pop, poppity pop!

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• If I missed something amazing, or you just want me to check out your fiction, please leave a comment.  I try very hard to get to things in a timely matter.

One last disclaimer-  I am not a professional writer, critic or anything of the sort.  I am not the alpha or omega when it comes to writing.  Everything I post on here is what I personally like or see talent in.  If you don't agree with some of my choices, please feel free to comment.

And finally, on to the fiction!

Top Pick:  A Ceaseless Struggle by Grinzor

Also worth checking out:

Blackhole by watsbeef

Only just a minute by Diandra

Squeeze With Our Pinkies by SKuyo

Death in Love by SweetAndSour

Ritellos Axelain, Hidden Drow by Grinzor 

Also worth checking out:

V3 by AvatarBlues

night terrors prologue by yazmin   (this should really be under "series", but I thought that the prologue stood up well as a short, so I put it here.)

Not Exactly Rocket Science by Calamari 

*Edit:  I just found out that Oliver Brass was taken down, since the author entered it in a contest.  I am very sorry for the inconvenience!!!

Also worth checking out:

Zokusho Episode 6 by Aerix  (previously named "Gendai Project")

Prophecy and Princess pt. 1 by starivyjune

Green Gates Ch. 1 by StillAfraidoftheDark

Snow and Blood by ZEDr

Amy-chan. (Eighty-eight) by MrGBH  *Edit:  I fixed the link , so it should work now.  Thanks for those of you who brought it to my attention!*

If you've made it this far, thank you !  *bows in appreciation*  As a final note, I'd like to answer two questions that I get asked alot. 

The first- "Airi, how do you find all this fiction?"   The answer- I read alot!!!  I read about 90 entries this week to prepare for this blog and still just scratched the surface of what was posted this week.

The second- "Airi, how do I get my work highlighted?"  The answer-  I look for 3 things when I read: grammar/spelling, well developed plot and good characters.  You need to have at least 2 of those 3 things done well in your fiction for me to consider highlighting your work.

Thanks again everyone!!  I'll see you next week!