Fiction
From Friendship to Something More
As we walked out from the theatre, I felt something in my mind. I asked her something. She answered me with a smile. As she was smiling, her eyes were getting smaller. That time I felt my hear racing. It was like a butterfly rushing through my body. We both started walking on the road. As I was walking a brisk wind swept through the street, sending a shiver down my spine. Seeing her walking beside me, my immediate thought was, 'I wanna hold her hand.' I quickly snapped back to reality. 'Get a grip on yourself, man. She is your friend,' I thought. I still think about it. So I finally built up the courage and planned to propose to her. I looked into the mirror and started practicing. I was continually walking and talking. I will say, 'Will you—arrgh!' I took a deep breath. I will say, 'Will you go out with me? I know I am not the perfect guy, but I hope you can bear with me.' I can't belive I am here. My heart is beating rapidly. Don't mess this up. I am walking towards her. She says, 'Hey, how is your day going?' I say, 'As usual, what about you?' She says, 'Well, same. I have some stories to tell you.' I say, 'I also have something to tell you.' She says, 'Ok.' Now it is time, man. Say it. I say, 'Bear out with me.' She gives me a confused look and says, 'Huh?' I say, 'Let's grab a meal.' We walk into a restaurant and sit at one table. We order our meal. She keeps talking. Our food comes. We start talking and eating. Suddenly she asks me, 'So when are you gonna ask me out?' I choke on my meat pie. I say, 'Was it obvious?' She says, 'We have been hanging out multiple times and we also went to the movies.' I seriously don't know what to say as it is sudden. Maybe you guys can help me.
By storydreamer352 years ago in BookClub
The Lost City
Deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a team of intrepid explorers embarked on a perilous journey in search of a legendary lost city. Led by renowned archaeologist, Dr. Benjamin Carter, the group was determined to uncover the mysteries that lay hidden beneath the dense foliage.
By Adekunle Adeleke2 years ago in BookClub
The Time Traveler's Dilemma
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Arcadia, lived Dr. Amelia Collins, a brilliant scientist known for her groundbreaking inventions. Driven by her insatiable curiosity, she dedicated her life to unraveling the mysteries of time travel. After years of tireless work, she finally succeeded in creating a functional time machine.
By Adekunle Adeleke2 years ago in BookClub
Utopia Is Unachievable
In Lois Lowry's The Giver, the pursuit of perfection leads to the revelation that by creating a seemingly utopian world by eliminating suffering, more is lost than gained. The narrative traces the experiences of a twelve year-old protagonist who seeks to overcome the control imposed upon him by his totalitarian government and bring back the vibrancy and uniqueness that once existed. By trying to pursue such Utopian ideals, their society is stripped of diversity and individuality. Similarly, Lowry depicts a world that is heavily monitored and regulated. All the citizens are easily manipulated and conform to the numerous rules that they are presented with. Whilst majority of the community is oblivious to the sinister side of their seemingly utopian world, the protagonist has access to memories of the past and is faced with immense pain and the deep knowledge of their dystopian world.
By Aashini Rastogi2 years ago in BookClub
Darkness in her heart
Once upon a time, in a far-off kingdom nestled amidst lush valleys and towering mountains, there lived a beautiful princess named Isabella. She had long, golden hair that shone like the sun, and her eyes sparkled like the clearest blue skies. Isabella was renowned throughout the land for her exquisite beauty, and she knew it. Her beauty had been her source of pride for as long as she could remember, But her beauty wasn't the only thing she was proud of. Isabella was known throughout the land for her cruelty and her disdain for the people of her kingdom.
By Nathasha akthar2 years ago in BookClub
Cover Reveal & Sneak Peak
Chapter One Trek It, Girl Anabel The light of the sun was fading - and quickly. With the cascading pine trees reaching toward the heavens at heights that terrified Anabel, the idea of darkness quickly descending kind of tugged at her with a gnawing degree of concern. She wasn’t used to this - not in the least. Anabel had been raised in the Midwest among the plains and in a place, she had to get away from as soon as life would allow it. It so happened, that came with the crisp envelope that held her acceptance letter to the University of Oregon. It was the moment Ana had been waiting for since girlhood, and much to her parents’ dismay there was nothing that would hold her back. Ana instinctively tightened her fingers on the steering wheel glancing at the car gauges and immediately groaned upon noting the external temperature outside was a brisk -3 degrees.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 years ago in BookClub
#Norsevember
Do you read Norse books? Then I'm happy to introduce Norsevember, a reading event in which we talk about, recommend, read and review Norse inspired books! Started by Alex of Spells and Spaceships in 2020, it was born after he thought to dedicate a month to read and review Norse books, and others on Twitter expressed their enthusiasm to do the same.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Winter's Wishfall by Ceri Houlbrook
You're never too old to believe . . . After losing her job, boyfriend and flat just a few weeks before Christmas, Ellie Lancaster makes some resolutions: 1. Exact revenge on ex. 2. Be unboring. 3. Find a job. With #1 complete, Ellie manages to tick off #2 and #3 simultaneously by accepting a mysterious archiving job on a tiny Scottish Island that doesn't seem to exist on any map. In the new year, her equally new bosses - celebrity baker Clementine Jones and her straight-laced twin brother Cole - introduce Ellie to the archives: a vast network of underground caverns, filled with scrolls dating back centuries, each addressed to the same person, in a multitude of languages: Dear Father Christmas . . . Despite the strangeness of it all, Ellie quickly falls in love with her new life - but things are never simple, and just as she and Cole seem to be overcoming their mutual distrust, Ellie makes a fourth resolution - one that threatens everything she's come to hold dear. As the big day itself draws near, she has one chance to put things right and bring about her own Christmas miracle . . .
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Pax and the Missing Head by David Barker
In a country beset by civil war, New London defends itself behind a giant wall. Inside the city, children are forced to work from an early age, except for the lucky few who train to be leaders in the re-purposed Palace of Westminster. 12-year-old orphaned Pax is brilliant at recycling old tech. He enjoys working on the verti-farms and just wants a bit of peace and quiet. But when that is taken away from him, his only hope is to pass a near-impossible exam and join the other students in Scholastic Parliament. There he’ll make new friends and new enemies. He’ll get tested like never before. And he’ll discover that not everything is quite what it seems under the mayor’s harsh leadership.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
The Masquerade of Time
Chapter One: The Bourbon Hotel Chill bumps rose up on my flesh. I couldn't shake it either - there was some kind of strange cool sensation washing over my tawny skin and I felt instantly cold. Odd - because it was hardly the time of year that one expects sudden rushes of cold. It was still early for an Autumn breeze to be hitting but somehow my body was feeling frigid, and it made me up my pace a bit. I enjoyed my evening walks through the Quarter.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 years ago in BookClub
The Man's Guide to Love Language + Ebook
Title: Decoding Love: A Comprehensive Review of "The Man's Guide to Love Languages" eBook Introduction: In today's complex world, understanding and effectively communicating in relationships is essential for building and maintaining a strong, lasting connection. Gary Chapman's concept of "Love Languages" has been a game-changer for many couples, but "The Man's Guide to Love Languages" eBook takes it a step further by offering a tailored approach for men. In this review, we will explore the different components of this eBook, diving into its core principles and how it equips men to improve their relationships by understanding and expressing love more effectively.
By Lyla Davis2 years ago in BookClub
