Public proof library

See proof that Dainty catches real fiction errors without rewriting the prose.

These public examples show visible corrections, clear mode differences, and the kind of restraint that keeps fiction voice intact.

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See the exact edits in Gentle and Focused before you paste a line.

The paid value is deeper mechanical coverage and visible review, not rewriting.

Public proof that shows the edits, not just the promise

These examples make the product legible: visible mechanical corrections, clear mode differences, and restraint that shows up as intentional non-changes rather than invisible hand-waving.

Gentle

Catches only undeniable errors and stops before broader cleanup.

Focused

Goes deeper on punctuation, sentence boundaries, and clear local grammar.

The paid value comes from deeper mechanical coverage and the same visible review workflow, not from rewriting your prose.

dialogue punctuation

Fix broken dialogue punctuation without flattening the line

Focused repairs the spoken-line mechanics while keeping the threat and cadence intact.

Shows why a deeper paid mode earns its keep: the line becomes mechanically correct without sounding rewritten.

Original

"You dont know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldnt say it here."

Gentle

2 changes99% match

"You don't know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

Focused

4 changes98% match

"You don't know what you're saying," Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

Original

"You dont know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldnt say it here."

Gentle

2 changes99% match

"You don't know what youre saying" Lena said, "and if you did you wouldn't say it here."

What changed

Gentle restores the obvious apostrophes and stops there.
Focused fixes the dialogue comma and the remaining contraction so the line reads as clean fiction dialogue.

What stayed intact

Keeps Lena sounding sharp instead of smoothing the line into neutral prose.
Leaves the sentence order and emotional pressure intact.

sentence boundaries

Split a fused sentence when readability actually breaks

Focused turns a fused run-on into a readable beat without rewriting the scene image.

Makes the mode difference obvious: Gentle shows restraint, Focused fixes the broken boundary.

Original

The hallway smelled like bleach and old rain she kept walking because if she stopped she knew she would turn back.

Gentle

0 changes100% match

The hallway smelled like bleach and old rain she kept walking because if she stopped she knew she would turn back.

Focused

2 changes97% match

The hallway smelled like bleach and old rain s. She kept walking because if she stopped, she knew she would turn back.

Original

The hallway smelled like bleach and old rain she kept walking because if she stopped she knew she would turn back.

Gentle

0 changes100% match

The hallway smelled like bleach and old rain she kept walking because if she stopped she knew she would turn back.

What changed

Gentle leaves the line alone because the safe correction is not purely local.
Focused inserts the sentence boundary and one clarifying comma so the paragraph becomes readable.

What stayed intact

Keeps the bleak hallway image and the forward motion of the scene.
Does not replace the sentence with smoother, more generic narration.

grammar

Clean up a paragraph-level mechanical problem, not the voice

Focused resolves the broken grammar and sentence boundary while preserving the ominous reveal.

Shows the commercial value of deeper proofreading on a paragraph that is visibly wrong but still stylistically specific.

Original

The porch light was still on, it shouldnt have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Gentle

1 change100% match

The porch light was still on, it shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Focused

3 changes96% match

The porch light was still on, i. It shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leaveft it burning that late.

Original

The porch light was still on, it shouldnt have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

Gentle

1 change100% match

The porch light was still on, it shouldn't have been, and Eli knew that before he even touched the gate because nobody leave it burning that late.

What changed

Gentle fixes the undeniable apostrophe error and preserves the rest of the paragraph.
Focused repairs the sentence boundary and the broken verb so the passage reads as a proofread paragraph, not a rewrite.

What stayed intact

Keeps Eli, the gate, and the ominous porch-light beat in the same order.
Does not swap in moodier or more literary phrasing.

typos

Correct clustered typos without changing the narrator

Both modes catch obvious drafting mistakes fast, with Focused adding the last bit of polish.

Demonstrates visible value even before the user reaches the deeper punctuation cases.

Original

I recieve the letter on thursday and for a minute i dont open it because the return adress makes my hands shake.

Gentle

4 changes97% match

I recieive the letter on thursday and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

Focused

6 changes96% match

I recieive the letter on tThursday, and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

Original

I recieve the letter on thursday and for a minute i dont open it because the return adress makes my hands shake.

Gentle

4 changes97% match

I recieive the letter on thursday and for a minute iI don't open it because the return address makes my hands shake.

What changed

Gentle fixes the spelling mistakes, restores the pronoun casing, and repairs the missing apostrophe.
Focused adds the weekday capitalization and comma that complete the mechanical proofread.

What stayed intact

Keeps the first-person hesitation and the sentence shape.
Does not dramatize the narrator or add extra polish.

local punctuation

Repair a comma splice in dialogue when the fix is clear

Focused separates two complete thoughts without softening the speaker.

Shows a concrete reason to pay for deeper mechanical coverage in fiction dialogue.

Original

"You can stay if you want, I wont ask twice, and I mean that."

Gentle

1 change99% match

"You can stay if you want, I won't ask twice, and I mean that."

Focused

2 changes98% match

"You can stay if you want,. I won't ask twice, and I mean that."

Original

"You can stay if you want, I wont ask twice, and I mean that."

Gentle

1 change99% match

"You can stay if you want, I won't ask twice, and I mean that."

What changed

Gentle restores the missing apostrophe and leaves the rest alone.
Focused resolves the comma splice because the intended sentence break is obvious in context.

What stayed intact

Keeps the clipped threat and blunt delivery.
Does not replace the line with a smoother paraphrase.

tense consistency

Fix one broken verb when the correction is objective

Focused makes the tense consistent without touching the reveal beat.

A smaller example, but still a useful proof that deeper modes fix errors Gentle intentionally leaves alone.

Original

He opened the drawer and finds the ring exactly where she said it would be, tucked beneath the receipts.

Gentle

0 changes100% match

He opened the drawer and finds the ring exactly where she said it would be, tucked beneath the receipts.

Focused

1 change98% match

He opened the drawer and fiounds the ring exactly where she said it would be, tucked beneath the receipts.

Original

He opened the drawer and finds the ring exactly where she said it would be, tucked beneath the receipts.

Gentle

0 changes100% match

He opened the drawer and finds the ring exactly where she said it would be, tucked beneath the receipts.

What changed

Gentle leaves the line alone because the safest mode avoids broader tense normalization.
Focused aligns the verb with the surrounding past-tense narration.

What stayed intact

Keeps the discovery and the sentence rhythm intact.
Does not embellish the image of the ring or the receipts.

Intentional restraint

Left alone on purpose

These examples prove the other half of the product: Dainty can show its value by refusing to edit fiction lines that are already working.

intentional restraint

Leave a deliberate fragment alone on purpose

The product earns trust by refusing to “fix” lines that are already doing their job.

This is the restraint case: visible proof that Dainty does not confuse fiction emphasis with broken grammar.

Original