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Vampire Stories appeal to gothic romantics
I just finished reading a Top Story written by Angel Hepworth, a negative review of the "Twilight" movie based on Stephanie Meyers books. I did not read any of those books, but I was a passionate fan of the movie series and watched the films more than once. After reading the points made by Hepworth in her review, I feel like I may be in the minority (although that does seem awkward considering how successful the books and movies were) when I say that I still love those movies. I read all of the negative feedback, but I just couldn't make myself agree. The only thing I could say in my defense as a fan of the Twilight saga, is that it's like creamed corn. I love creamed corn, especially in entertainment.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Critique
"Air Pollution in Delhi: Breathing Amidst a Crisis". Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Air Pollution in Delhi: A Problem We Need to Tackle Delhi is India's seat of power, housing over 20 million people and thousands of dreams. However, as a part of its vibrant culture and history, the city of Delhi suffers from a growing menace-air pollution. The air is so toxic that it poses serious health challenges for everybody, including infants and the elderly. This crisis has reached alarming levels, making it one of the most polluted cities in the world. But what's causing this, and what can we do about it?
By ANKIT SHARMAabout a year ago in Critique
LOST IN THE CITY
In a place once known as a beacon of opportunity, where dreams were supposed to take root and flourish, a thick shadow now lay over the city. Its tall buildings loomed like silent judges over weary citizens, and its bustling streets pulsed with an air of decay rather than hope. Here, the city had become a kingdom of corrupt demagogues and nepotism, a place where power traded hands in darkened rooms and favored the already powerful, while the common people struggled in the cracks left between.
By fidel ntuiabout a year ago in Critique
The Darkness
I’m thinking of starting a novel, but I could really use some help brainstorming ideas and themes. Here’s a quick summary of what I have in mind. If you have any suggestions on how to take this story further, I’d love to hear them! It’s going to be a sci-fi adventure about a professor who’s on a quest to uncover the secrets of the universe. But guess what? He’s not alone! A dark force is trying to show him what the universe really means, and it’s not going to be easy. He’ll have to face an ancient battle to learn the lessons he needs to find the answers he’s been searching for.
By Thomas Terryabout a year ago in Critique
First Page
An Anomalous white lightning fractures throughout the realm, coating an illuminated portrait onto the sands as it sweeps over a towering dune. The lightning pulsates, shining a brighter reflection on the sand’s complexion, sparkling golden halos just before the lightning’s flailing retreat.
By Noah Lichtenbergabout a year ago in Critique
Thriller Story " Cooperative Mission"
PROLOGUE: THE TRAGEDY(8 Years ago) 8 years ago a young couple went for a holiday trip in a taxi. With music playing it was very soothing and peaceful. But everything changed in a fraction of a second. Suddenly a truck came from the front and the taxi collided with it and in a flash their dreams were shattered.
By Paravnoor Singh Sethiabout a year ago in Critique
The Great Alone
Kristin Hannah has written another great book that will take you back in time to the early 70's and 80's and into the future of Alaska. This novel is titled 'The Great Alone' and is the story of Leni and Cora Allbright and how they survived physically and emotionally as mother and daughter with a husband and father that they loved but were also afraid of a lot of the time. Leni and Cora made a lot of friends that would have helped them any way that they could.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Toxicity of Hustle Culture
Another dream that did not reach its fruition, another soul that was shattered by its externality. It is heartbreaking to hear the recent news about a dynamic young professional , Anna Perayil, living in Pune, from EY who took her life due to extreme work pressure and a toxic workplace environment.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
The Repercussions of Telling Big Little Lies. Content Warning.
While I am an avid consumer of horror stories and films as my most recent publications have indicated, I also enjoy stories that aren’t considered horror, but that might have a darker edge or underlying weight to them that could be considered to be real world horror. An author I’ve only begun to read over the last two years or so is Liane Moriarty, who has become a known name in the last few years. I’ve read only four so far, they each have packed a punch not unlike the powerful prose of Jodi Picoult, while still having her own unique voice that’s really unforgettable. Where I started with her body of work is where I think many have started due to its popularity as well as the subsequent limited series with HBO. This book is Big Little Lies. Before reading this novel I had heard a great deal of buzz about it. Friends were telling me to watch the limited series. Reviews for the novel as well as the limited series were showing up online left and right. When I did finally read this book, I wasn’t prepared for what I ultimately read.
By Chloe Medeirosabout a year ago in Critique
Lisey's Disappointing Story
I’ve made it clear in previous reviews that I’m a big fan of Stephen King. I’ve read most of his body of work, seen the film and TV adaptations, and I even have a half sleeve tattooed on my right arm as a tribute to him and his work. This is why for me, it’s a bummer that I didn’t enjoy Lisey’s Story as much as I really wanted to upon my reading of the book.
By Chloe Medeirosabout a year ago in Critique
A Frightening Look Inside "The Store". Content Warning.
There are many horror writers that have tingled the spines of so many readers. The biggest name among them, is Stephen King, and justifiably so. His work has been the ultimate escape for me as a reader and inspiration in regards to my own goals as a fiction writer. However, with all of this being said, there is a name that has in a short amount of time become another inspirational outlet. His name is Bentley Little, and he makes King’s feel like something out of Disney when it comes to disturbing the reader. King would likely agree, since he himself has dubbed Little “the horror poet laureate.” Now let’s talk about why.
By Chloe Medeirosabout a year ago in Critique
