[COMPLETE][Short Stories]The Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 12 September 1897 - kit

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dg73 wrote: July 1st, 2022, 3:46 pmHere's my contribution to the project;
https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_4_various_128kb.mp3
That is one interesting little 'fragment'. Almost a rosicrucian touch in it.
:shock: this - gave - me - the - creeps ! Seriously, stories of people vanishing inexplicably always held a fascination and horror for me, as I much prefer to know "what happened". So this story is pushing all my buttons and gives me a shudder. And it is so well narrated by you, I was really hooked till the end. I only wish there had been a solution. One must conclude of course that the author of the diary now also vanished :( so frustrating. A great story though.

I have a few small edits to recommend:

> from 7:49 to 7:51: (p. 32) between "of their history" and "February 16" - over two seconds of silence always feels too long for me as listener, could you cut it a bit here please ?

> at 12:33: (p. 34) M. Henri D'Affleur - I would read this as "Monsieur", since he is French, or "Mister" if you prefer, but it's not supposed to be an inital letter for his name

> at 13:35: (p. 34) "by the recent disappearance of M. D'Affleur" - same here, Mister or Monsieur

> at 16:21: (p.35) "or new sounds for his ears" - you say "earn", which doesn't make much sense

> from 22:15 to 22:17: (p. 37) between "to me also" and "May 4" - long pause to be cut a bit

> at 24:04: (p. 38) and was introduced to me as M. Valjean Narpoli" - again: "Mister" or "Monsieur"

> from 32:16 to 32:19: between "answer the question" and "end of section 4" - long pause again

The rest was really flawlessly narrated, thank you so much. It was a treat. Good thing I didn't listen to it before going to sleep though :?

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Here we go!

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_4_various_128kb.mp3
dur 32:17

I think I got them all, very sorry about that. Let me know if you have any other recommendations.
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dg73 wrote: July 2nd, 2022, 8:35 amHere we go!
https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_4_various_128kb.mp3
I think I got them all, very sorry about that. Let me know if you have any other recommendations.
excellent splicings in :clap: now all PL ok, thank you so much.

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Splicing? I haven't done that since the 1970's when tape and razor blades were the only editing option! Thank YOU for catching my goofs.
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dg73 wrote: July 3rd, 2022, 3:00 amSplicing? I haven't done that since the 1970's when tape and razor blades were the only editing option!
:lol: well, let's call it "virtual splicing" then ;)

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Hello Sonia,

Here is my contribution. Its length is 27:36. I'm looking forward to your feedback!

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_1_various_128kb.mp3

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maulsbyron wrote: July 3rd, 2022, 3:47 pmHere is my contribution. Its length is 27:36. I'm looking forward to your feedback!
https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_1_various_128kb.mp3
thank you, Andrew, for such an enthusiastic and hooking narration. As soon as I realized this was about bull-fighting, I was steeling myself for a gruesome end, :? but I was so relieved that this turned out a positive story. :9: I really enjoyed it, and it's excellently presented.

Only two small things to correct:

> at 20:05: (p. 9) "and in his right hand he carried a long, keen sword" – you forgot "hand"

> at the end: we only need a standard of 5 seconds of silence, you have 9, could you cut 4 seconds there please ?

thank you

Sonia
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Post by GregGiordano »

Sonia,

Here is Section 3:

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_3_various_128kb.mp3

Run time is 21:42

Take care,

Greg
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:shock: this is like something out of a Poe story ! The author excellently described the loneliness and slow descent into madness due to the clock. A uncanny feeling came over me while listening to this. It's a surprise the sister never fell prey to it. :hmm:

Throughout the story I wondered why it was called "Number 7" :lol: but that gets explained at the end.

Wonderfully narrated, Greg, thank you so much. Your mysterious tone of voice is enhancing the horror even more. :thumbs: A good effect.

Totally PL ok.

Sonia
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Kitty wrote: July 5th, 2022, 1:06 am
:shock: this is like something out of a Poe story ! The author excellently described the loneliness and slow descent into madness due to the clock. A uncanny feeling came over me while listening to this. It's a surprise the sister never fell prey to it. :hmm:

Throughout the story I wondered why it was called "Number 7" :lol: but that gets explained at the end.

Wonderfully narrated, Greg, thank you so much. Your mysterious tone of voice is enhancing the horror even more. :thumbs: A good effect.

Totally PL ok.

Sonia
Thank you, Sonia! I truly enjoyed reading this story!

Take care,

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Kitty wrote: July 4th, 2022, 12:38 am
maulsbyron wrote: July 3rd, 2022, 3:47 pmHere is my contribution. Its length is 27:36. I'm looking forward to your feedback!
https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_1_various_128kb.mp3
thank you, Andrew, for such an enthusiastic and hooking narration. As soon as I realized this was about bull-fighting, I was steeling myself for a gruesome end, :? but I was so relieved that this turned out a positive story. :9: I really enjoyed it, and it's excellently presented.

Only two small things to correct:

> at 20:05: (p. 9) "and in his right hand he carried a long, keen sword" – you forgot "hand"

> at the end: we only need a standard of 5 seconds of silence, you have 9, could you cut 4 seconds there please ?

thank you

Sonia
Hello Sonia,

Here is my corrected version. Its length is 27:32.

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_1_various_128kb.mp3

Sincerely,
Andrew
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maulsbyron wrote: July 14th, 2022, 10:23 pmHere is my corrected version. Its length is 27:32.
https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_1_various_128kb.mp3
flawless edits and now PL ok, thank you Andrew :)

Sonia
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Post by SaraHale »

Hey, Sonia.

Here's my section:

https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0212sep1897_2_various_128kb.mp3

The track Length is 23:50.

Enjoy. :9:
Thanks, SaraHale. :D
Constructive criticism is always welcome. :thumbs:
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Post by Kitty »

thank you so much, Sarah. Though I will only PL tomorrow or Monday at the latest, at least this gives me the opportunity to launch the next issue 8-)

It's a go !

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=93714

Sonia
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Post by Kitty »

I really did enjoy this one. What a lovely story and Mandana had a great idea to get the people to gather in her house. 8-) Though she was risking that they would be mad at her, but luckily it's a happy ending.

All perfectly PL ok and well narrated. Thank you, Sarah :)

Sonia
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