fiction
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L.A. Barnitz, an independent author and beekeeper, shares her journey from a voracious reader to publishing her first novel, “The Stonebound Heir.” Inspired by childhood experiences and diverse influences, she emphasizes character development and personal fulfillment in writing. Barnitz explores various genres and underscores the importance of resonance with readers.
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Jordan Fitch, a writer from the Pacific Northwest, enjoys outdoor activities and began his writing journey inspired by a desire to create stories. He engages with various genres, particularly enjoying works by authors like Gaiman and Hemingway. His debut novel, “The Cardinal Line,” was published in November 2023, and he aims to connect with readers.
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Summer nights in Central Park evoke a surreal atmosphere, blending beauty and dread. The narrator experiences a haunting encounter with shadowy figures while wandering the moonlit paths, filled with a sense of foreboding. After a narrow escape, the memories linger, compelling a return to the unsettling allure of the park, despite the fear it instills.
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At 7:53 tonight, you die. Those words have been echoing through my head all day. The time now was 6:53pm, only an hour left, and my mind still can’t make sense of what’s happening. Throughout the entire day, all I saw was death, more specifically, all I saw were black robes, scythes, and hoodies with…
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In a perilous Antarctic adventure, Sherry and her friends seek the elusive Jewel of Arctic Summer while facing mystic obstacles in an extraordinary cave. They uncover deep family secrets, explore their own mystical powers, and confront a powerful creature. The journey culminates in a battle with cave robbers, revealing unexpected connections to the past.
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The narrator recounts a morning after a wild Festivus celebration, highlighting their hangover and reflections on the previous night’s events. Friends Shaz-dawg and Rugo share the struggle of coping with the aftermath as they joke about starting to drink again. The tale intertwines with family dynamics, especially concerning a pet’s strange behavior, revealing moments of…
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Delve is the story of a dwarven prince who leads the mining efforts far from the mountain halls of his home. There are legends of a rare mineral deep beneath the earth, but in the pursuit of digging deeper terrible monsters are uncovered and many workers are killed. The prince must decide between the pursuit…
