A Story spawned from a classic

by R Clarke
24th August 2012

Hi there,

I recently read an Edgar Allan Poe short story and I've been inspired to write another in my own words which has the same structure and plot but adapted around different characters and a different situation. Is this alright?

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stick to things you know look at your own life and those around you theres a novel all around you all you have to do is stand still and take a good look

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:) yup.

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I pretty much answered myself didn't I? :)

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