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The Aquatic Princess and the City Boy: A Love Beyond Worlds
The Aquatic Princess and the City Boy: A Love Beyond Worlds In the heart of a bustling coastal city, amid the ceaseless hum of urban life, lived a young man named Ethan. He was a quintessential city boy, his days a whirlwind of work, traffic, and fleeting moments of adventure amidst the concrete jungle. Little did he know that his life was about to undergo a profound transformation—one that would take him on a journey to a world he could hardly fathom.
By Jeevanantham S2 years ago in BookClub
The fear of growing older
The fear of growing older has got to be the norm of the day. In a generation where young adults are afraid of what tomorrow might hold, or how life will turn out after school, or how we will cope with families and responsibilities. We are scared of the unknown, we are scared of growing up too fast or too slow and not knowing how it would turn out. We are scared of the change in our bodies and lives in association with growing “old”. The truth is, nobody really knows or understand why it happens or why we can’t predict the future to know if one becomes successful or dies along the line of trying to achieve success. The real truth is that growing up is scary, maturing is complicated and so basic but needed. A wise sage once said”to know and understand both the old and young, you need to mature in mind and spirit “ and that said goes a long way. To understand life and people, one needs to grow both in mind and in age. Young adults need to cultivate the habit of patience and due time understanding because challenging will surely come as you age, responsibilities will level up as you age, bills will start coming in as you age but that’s alright cause that’s how mistakes are made and lessons are learnt.
By Gift lane2 years ago in BookClub
The Terrifying Tales of Stephen King
Stephen King. The name alone evokes a spine-chilling thrill for horror enthusiasts around the world. With over 60 novels and countless short stories to his name, King has mastered the art of terrifying readers with his tales of the macabre. In this article, we embark on a journey into the mind of this horror legend, uncovering the secrets behind his success and exploring the terrifying tales that have made him a household name.
By Shalini Laghari2 years ago in BookClub
Gus's Epic Journey
**Chapter 1: The Little Grasshopper's Dream** In a vast and vibrant meadow, there lived a little grasshopper named Gus. Gus was unlike the other grasshoppers. While his peers hopped around, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the abundance of juicy green leaves, Gus had a dream that soared higher than the tallest blades of grass. He dreamt of exploring the world beyond the meadow, of discovering new places, meeting different creatures, and seeing sights that would take his breath away.
By Agbakwu John2 years ago in BookClub
Veil of Shadows
Logline: In a world where ancient magic teeters on the brink of chaos, Red, a village girl with latent powers, forms an unlikely alliance with the enigmatic Wolf to uncover the truth behind a power-hungry Hunter's sinister plan. As they navigate the treacherous realm of light and darkness, they must confront their own demons and redefine heroism.
By LUiS Wrote THiS UNiVERSE2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Scareground by Angela Kecojevic
Are you ready for the unexpected? The extraordinary? The daring? Roll up, roll up, the Scareground is in town! Be punctual! Be prepared! Are you ready to be scared? Twelve-year-old Nancy Crumpet lives above a bakery and her life is a delightful mix of flour, salt, and love. Yet her mind is brimming with questions no one can answer: Why did her birth parents disappear? Why can she speak with the sky? And why must she keep her mysterious birthmark hidden? Everything is about to change when the Scareground returns to Greenwich. Nancy is convinced it holds the answers to her parents’ disappearance. Nancy and her best friend Arthur Green meet the fair’s spooky owner, Skelter, and discover a world full of dark magic and mystery. Nancy must confront her greatest fears to get to the truth. But is she ready for all the secrets the Scareground will reveal?
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
What I Read: August (2023)
As an avid mood reader, I base almost all of my reading choices on vibes alone, and my august choices were no different, and during a stressful month I found myself reaching for fun, cozy and escapism.
By Alys Revna2 years ago in BookClub
Frederick Douglass
Douglass was born enslaved as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey on Holme Hill Farm in Talbot county, Maryland. Although the date of his birth was not recorded, Douglass estimated that he had been born in February 1818, and he later celebrated his birthday on February 14. (The best source for the events in Douglass’s life is Douglass himself in his oratory and writings, especially his three autobiographies, the details of which have been checked when possible and have largely been confirmed, though his biographers have contributed corrections and clarifications.) Douglass was owned by Capt. Aaron Anthony, who was the clerk and superintendent of overseHarriet Bailey worked as a field hand on a neighbouring plantation and had to walk more than 12 miles (about 19 km) to visit her son, whom she met with only a few times in his life. He described her as “tall and finely proportioned, of dark, glossy complexion, with regular features, and amongst the slaves was remarkably sedate and dignified.” She died when he was about seven years old. As an adult, Douglass learned that his mother had been the only Black person in what was then Talbot county who could read, an extraordinarily rare achievement for a field hand.
By asmariaz2 years ago in BookClub
Uncle Toms Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, in full Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in serialized form in the United States in 1851–52 and in book form in 1852. An abolitionist novel, it achieved wide popularity, particularly among white readers in the North, by vividly dramatizing the experience of slavery.
By asmariaz2 years ago in BookClub
Great Healers of the motherland
In the core of the African wild, settled inside the thick foliage of the Limpopo territory of South Africa, there existed a separated town known exclusively to a couple. The town, which had been disguised from according to the cutting-edge world, was home to a gathering of exceptional ladies. They were the gatekeepers of old customs, the healers, and the shrewd ladies, referred to untouchables as witches.
By Lolorato Motebe2 years ago in BookClub
Sphere: Book Review
So Jurassic Park was my favorite book/ movie / slash everything growing up. The book was published in 1990, when I was eight years old but you can bet I read that sucker cover to cover till the movie came out in 1993. I know eight seems a bit young to read Jurassic Park but at the time I was reading several grade levels above my peers and reading almost constantly any book I could get my hands on. I was your typical late 80’s early 90’s dino nerd and loved science. Even in my professional life today I am reading science texts almost daily to keep up with the biology, chemistry and physics classes I teach on the high school level. The book just seemed written for me and I lapped it up. My mother, noticing my interest and always supportive of my reading, immediately went hunting for more Micheal Crichton books.
By Gray Beard Nerd2 years ago in BookClub
Secrets of Nevermore
In the heart of Nevermore, where the streets remained cloaked in eternal night on Halloween, the legend of the Midnight Mystics had always loomed large. Four teenage friends, Amelia, Jake, Leo, and Isabella, were known throughout town for their boundless curiosity and fearlessness in the face of the unknown. They had long been intrigued by the whispered tale of Eleanor Nevermore, a name that sent shivers down the spines of even the bravest souls.
By Favor Amaechi - Onochie2 years ago in BookClub