Fantasy
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They made eye contact, then she winked at him as she slipped her thin dress down from her shoulder. He realized that all of the women were undressing. Soon they seemed to race by, nude and laughing with abandon. The men watched, captivated. Some clapped. Others simply ogled. Matt wondered if this were some forest ritual…
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“To be admitted to The Academy, so you may train to perhaps become a Majik, of course,” the man explained, looking across at the four teens. “You may start by stating your qualifications for acceptance.”
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Jak didn’t care much for politics, nor the lives of kings and queens, and yet here he was fighting their war. Deprived of his liberty, forced to fight, forced to kill, forced to die. But through his anger and despair, one vision kept shining through: Martha–smiling and happy and waiting for him to come home.
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In a dystopian future where death is processed via EulogyOS, Sam is mistakenly declared dead and faces a bureaucratic nightmare while navigating a world reliant on algorithms. As he fights to reclaim his identity, he learns that his digital persona has become more valuable than the real him. Sam must decide whether to erase his…
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Donnie Ashford, a novice actor, seizes an opportunity to join a college play led by the eccentric director Michelle Denning. Amid chaotic rehearsals and imaginative ideas, they decide on a pirate-themed story, “Deus Ex Machina,” exploring love and rivalry. The group’s quirky dynamics promise an entertaining performance ahead.
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M.A. Batten transitioned from a 25-year career in advertising to writing, inspired by his struggles with belonging. He integrates various creative pursuits and emphasizes crafting characters thoughtfully. His first novel delves into darker themes, aiming to inspire empathy. Success for him includes earning solely from writing and achieving a film adaptation.
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More with Author C.K. Sorens 1. What inspired you to write this book?My writing centers around the idea of choice vs. fate and individual needs vs. societal expectations. Tattered was inspired by that confusing middle space so many of us hit: when you’re no longer sure if you’re making choices because they’re right for you or because they’re…
