Fiction

THE RED ROOM, Chapter One.
Chapter One. “I can assure you,” said I, “that it will take a very tangible ghost to frighten me.” And I stood up before the fire with my glass in my hand.
By Mountain Tree2 years ago in BookClub
Voyage Across the Stars
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the clamor of blaring car horns and bustling throngs, dwelled a youthful lady named Jane. She traversed through existence with a sense of determination, yet beneath her assured facade resided a craving for something more profound—a pursuit for self-revelation.
By Promise Olushola2 years ago in BookClub
Decoding the Dynamics of Influence: A Deep Dive into "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene. Content Warning.
In the vast landscape of literature on personal development and leadership, few works have garnered as much attention and controversy as Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws of Power." Published in 1998, this seminal book has earned a reputation for its unflinching examination of the dynamics of influence, offering readers a compelling insight into the principles that govern human interaction and the acquisition of power. Drawing from historical examples, psychological research, and keen observation, Greene distills centuries of wisdom into 48 laws, each serving as a strategic tool for navigating the complex terrain of social dynamics and power struggles.
By haider 2 years ago in BookClub
Book Summary "The House in the Cerulean Sea"
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune is a touching fantasy book that delves into the themes of love, tolerance, and the joy of discovering one’s family in unforeseen locations. This captivating narrative enthrals readers with its whimsical allure and insightful commentary on society’s treatment of those who deviate from the norm. Here is a brief overview of the book, emphasising the main ideas and concepts of each chapter while respecting the novel’s essence without revealing all the details, so readers may still appreciate the story. You can have a better idea of the story by getting a free audiobook on us through audible by clicking here.
By Stefan Adrian2 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of Tomorrow: Navigating the Digital Age. Content Warning.
There once was a world teeming with the energy of invention and technical wonders, where the distinctions between the physical and digital domains were less clear. Humanity has found itself at the edge of a new frontier in this age of limitless potential, with the digital landscape appearing like an unending horizon in front of them.
By Hajra2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Eye For An Eye By M.J. Arlidge
This is not a book for the faint of heart as it deals with the controversial subject of what we should do with child offenders. Should we release them back into the community under assumed aliases to protect them from retribution or should we deliver our own form of justice on them, when the legal system seemingly fails the victims in allowing their killers to rebuild their lives?
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Born to Blush
Mary gazed in awe at the huge grey stone building at the end of a long drive lined with trees the names of which she did not know. Two massive iron gates on stone pillars topped with bronze pineapples barred the entrance. They didn’t have pineapples on the menu at the Workhouse so she didn’t know what these odd shapes represented.
By Francis Connor2 years ago in BookClub
Chicago Entrepreneur Debuts Graphic Novel To Inspire Hope, Promote Diversity
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Since launching her creative media hub, Morganacity, in Chicago, Morgan Middleton remains on a mission to create meaningful stories that inspire, enlighten, and highlight those who have been underrepresented and misrepresented in media and society across generations.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell2 years ago in BookClub
Little Ghost Laban. Top Story - February 2024.
I like to dig into other cultures and languages, particularly when it comes to horror, folklore, and storytelling. There's so much out there that isn't readily available in English. It's the same with your native language, whatever that might be. The world is connected now in a way it never has been, and newer technology allows me to explore it using translation tools. We take these tools for granted today, but they are recent inventions.
By J.A. Hernandez2 years ago in BookClub
Threads of Connection. Content Warning.
There was a web of social ties in the centre of a busy metropolis where skyscrapers soared for the stars and the streets throbbed with activity. Every strand symbolised an individual, interlacing into the social structure to form complex webs of connections.
By Hajra2 years ago in BookClub
Love
In the coronary heart of a bustling city where time appears to hurry past like the currents of a river, there existed a quaint little bookstall nestled between towering skyscrapers. Its facade wore the patina of age, and its home windows displayed a myriad of testimonies waiting to be located. This become wherein the paths of two souls destined to intertwine, crossed.
By Made Jake2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Watsons of Tethertown by Mary Moore
The Watsons of Tethertown is a tale about generations of a family and details the highs and lows of their lives from the end of the 19th century into the early 20th.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub