She began to tell a story. A story of a curse with great power.
A new twist on an old tale. The story was well received.
The runner was beaten to the finish line. So close yet so far.
He was a poor employee. Sometimes late. Never on time.
Are these italicised parts all phrases? Should commas be used instead of a period?
tell a story, a story of a curse with great power, an old tale, but with a new twist. "
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Lines 1 and 2 should be: "...tell a story, a story of a curse with great power,
an old tale, but with a new twist. The story was well received."
Line 3 should be: "...beaten at the finish line, so close yet so far away."
Line 4 should be: "...employee, never on time."