Alliteration

Since settling, (s’s, somewhat surprisingly) Steve Smith’s short stories seemed somehow snappier.  

Suddenly, Steve’s sagas shocked; stunned; slightly scandalized!

Some sullenly sneered: “Steve’s strategy’s simply stupid!”

Similarly, some snidely sniped: “Simpleton!”

Several shrieked: “Steve’s story’s stupendous!”

 “Silly Steve!” scores smirked.

Satisfied, Steve smiled silently.

Straightforwardly stated: short story, solely s’s.