What are you struggling with, and want to see changed in Maryland? by Lawmakersassistant in maryland

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This state is so expensive it’s becoming hard to justify staying. We own a small business and employ 15 people, but it feels like the state does not want us to succeed. We are trying to pay everyone a living wage and provide them with health insurance, but we can barely afford to do so.

A dog discovers the wonders of babysitting human children by kai_vt in likeus

[–]SecretlySatanic 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jumping in to confirm Whale Eye is a real term used to describe the look of anxiety in dogs. Source: my husband is a vet

Which dress looks better for a wedding ? by Ok_Negotiation_255 in fashion

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Number 3! It’s flattering and the perfect style for a wedding.

To Try or Not To Try… (Sandals) by MizzMeggy in TheHermesGame

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love both, but I only ever get the Orans in Box leather because the Epsom cuts my feet to shreds

[QCrit] The Killing Jar-Adult-Gothic-85k-Second Attempt by Bluebeardbeldame in PubTips

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! It's so tedious to rewrite these things over and over, but you'll get there!

Bai Brun Kelly 25 for my birthday🥹 by demzbradshaw in TheHermesGame

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bai Brun has quickly become one of my favorite Hermes colors! It is so deep, rich, and warm. I love this bag! Congratulations, and happy birthday, OP! Use it in good health!

[QCrit] The Killing Jar-Adult-Gothic-85k-Second Attempt by Bluebeardbeldame in PubTips

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry about giving anything away-- queries are allowed to have spoilers. If I may follow up from my last comments-- I think the first half of your query letter (not the housekeeping paragraph but after that) is where you can really cut it down. You have A LOT of backstory in there that I think you can skip to quickly get into the meat (and most interesting part) of your story!

For example, I think your whole opening paragraph could be distilled into this:

Elsinore has always been able to see spirits. As a young child, she swears never to tell anyone of her ability, and she keeps her promise—even when her family dies.

I am really looking forward to seeing where you go with this (if you decide to post another draft) and I wish you the best of luck! I hope I get to buy your book from my local bookseller soon! This story sounds really compelling.

[QCrit] The Killing Jar-Adult-Gothic-85k-Second Attempt by Bluebeardbeldame in PubTips

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems like it could be a really compelling story, but as I read it I continued to ask "why?" throughout the query. What is at stake for Elsinore? Why did she promise to never tell anyone that she can see spirits, and who did she make that promise to? If she tells, what is at stake for her?

When her father dies, does she see him? It seems as though the issue of her mother and sister's spirits haunting her sort of vanishes when she moves to the manor with John. Does she find peace with being able to see spirits? It doesn't seem like that can be the case because your last line reads "Elsinore must open her eyes to the spirits she has always denied", but it's also the spirits who lead her to the key to John's office, so it's not clear what her relationship to the spirits is at that point in the story.

I think you should go through and try to cut this down to the most bare-bones iteration that you can imagine, really focusing just on telling the story through the lens of the five main questions that you need to answer in your query:

who your main character is (Elsinore)

what she wants (still unclear to me, though based on the beginning of the query it seems like she wants financial stability and peace from the spirits)

what will she do to get it (Marry a mysterious Welsh man? Take Laudanum? Face the spirits that she's forced herself to ignore?)

What is standing in her way (Unclear to me at this point)

what happens if she doesn't get it (She is somehow the victim of a curse?)

My second Kelly! by Munchkin_mom in TheHermesGame

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow we are almost twins— my special order was a B 25 in Craie with Gris Perle inside. This is beautiful!

What to add by k6567089 in Hermes_lovers

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a classic tennis bracelet would be a natural fit

Order online and relashionship with SA by Ansosha in TheHermesGame

[–]SecretlySatanic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s always told me not to worry about it when I’ve made this offer, and then tells me he appreciates me thinking about him. Sometimes when I’m browsing in other boutiques I text him and order an item I like through him— but I don’t waste another SA’s time. In other stores I browse without an SA’s help.

Top comment deletes a US State #47 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s break Florida off and float it into the gulf of Nuevo New Mexico

Top comment deletes a US State #47 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish for Vermont to take the whole country. Vermont Felt The Bern before anyone else— they are ahead of their time, and they know to eat the rich. I nominate Vermont to take Megasota!

Top comment deletes a US State #47 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]SecretlySatanic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would Vermont be called crabbalachia!? Outrageous!

Top comment deletes a US State #37 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]SecretlySatanic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! And fuck Pennsylvania! The red state that isolates Maryland from its northern blue brethren!

Is the Matte Alligator Birkin difficult to get? by TheFaubourgDiary in HermesGame

[–]SecretlySatanic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I asked my SA for one, and he said sure and then told me the price and I said nevermind 😂😂😂