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You Must Remember This by FranklinBarnes
FranklinBarnes
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A misguidedly idealistic high school student founds a club to teach his classmates philosophy; when it becomes a cult, he must change course before the whole school drinks the Kool-Aid. Frank can think of no better way to prove his classmates have no moral compass than to write a manifesto satirically arguing for the virtues of selfishness; when this attempt at shining a light on his classmates' behavior is taken at face value, he creates a club to spread his teachings, hoping his ironies will be more obvious on a grander scale. The authoritarian rule of law he establishes meets little resistance from his club members, even as he wonders privately when they'll have enough and choose a more virtuous path. While Frank earnestly seeks to help his classmates, his methodology proves misguided in practice, and Frank must find where to draw the line before he permanently ruins his beloved high school. But then again, being a cult leader is too much fun to pass up... You Must Remember This adapts the foundation of Catch-22 in a high school setting, applying the same notion of dystopian bureaucracy to lampoon Silicon Valley's competitive spirit and, in these politically charged times, comment on the fragility of our own democracy. CW: minor character death (non-graphic), dark psychological themes (e.g. gaslighting), authoritarian regimes (including references to communism and Nazism) "Amazing, terrible, bourgeois horror" "At first I thought the story was about silicone implants" "I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the classic American English course reading list or just wants to read something that will make them think."
Time and Time Again, I Wish for an End by Masked_Author__Shiro
Masked_Author__Shiro
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'Most people when they die, they have....many regrets. They always have that wish to turn back time so they can see more, feel more, do more.....love more. If you had asked me a long time ago, I would have shared that same sentiment. Well.....not anymore. Because, time and time again, I wish for an end.' Griffin Stoneberg is an ordinary human being, at least that's what others think. He has a seemingly good life and everyone thinks he's got it all. He begs to differ. After living through millions upon millions of rebirths and repeats of his life, all he asks for now is an end, an end to his miserable life. Will he achieve his happily never after or will this cursed world screw him over again? Read to find out.
My RÕSË by Quinofsmiles
Quinofsmiles
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Irene Gracia, shy and naive with a very compassionate heart lost everything, her father, her mother, and almost her brother. She only wanted a simple life, no worries, no relationships. All she wanted was peace. Then she met Hadrian and everything began to change. "Why would a wealthy, ruthless, and high-level prince want to spend time with me, a slave," Irene thought. Hadrian Wales, a prince, heir to the throne, loved by some, hated by some, a warrior, a handsome able-bodied man, every woman's dream man. Has only his father and no one else, money, power, and fame, he had it all but he was missing the one thing he never really had "love", someone to care for him then he meets Irene who reminds him of the mother he never had. They fell in love but is that just it? What happens when the only thing they stand for is threatened, and their love and togetherness are fought against in ways they never even saw? What happens when all is at stake? Even the City Does love really conquer all, even themselves? Join them on their journey to find purpose and meaning of what life truly is, Join us as they find JESUS! I have a lot to tell you... Are you ready? My Rōsë came 1st place in the sunset mini awards😭❤
Fox and Rabbit by annaklyuka452
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A classically written fictional story set in eighteenth century France, of a poor peasant boy who sets off for a better life and ends up entangled in nightmarish extravagance with a wealthy Parisian countess.
A a different story (Stucky) by AdyGrayStucky
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Two boys in love; a forbidden love... but there are times when the most intense lust is hidden in the deepest silence. Stucky story (Steve and Bucky) {The characters do not belong to me but the story does} {Story started in January 31, 2022}
The Blood Tome by CharlieJ2004
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In ancient times, the realm of the humans and the realm of Waylandria were interconnected through a series of portals established by an ancient order of magic. But everything changed when a power hungry human with hardly any aptitude for magic attempted to chant the words of a complicated Waylandrian spell tome, accidentally infecting himself with an ancient and powerful force of magic, turning him into the first of many, many vampires. As he spread the curse throughout eastern Europe, humans requested help of the Waylandrian governments, and rounded up as many vampires as they could. On the way to Waylandria, the prisoners broke free, spreading the curse throughout the realm and corrupting the portals with their dark magic. It took the last of Waylandria's Ancient Ones to close the portals... well, all the portals except one, that is. A book called the Blood Tome, which found its way to little earthling Ally, a tired and overworked museum curator with little happiness in life. As she reads, she is transported to a now corrupt world, and she, along with a band of rebels, armed only with magic, strong will, and determination, must now defeat the plague of the Dhampir Empire which has spread across the world, and save Waylandria from the ancient curse. Ally is thrown into a whirlwind of fear, terror, and a budding romance she never expected. Can she bring back peace to the once utopian kingdom?
Light Of Asteria by MDBowers
MDBowers
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According to prophecy, the ruby comet shooting across the sky signifies the dawn of darkness. A pact between a mysterious entity with The Demon Lord, Sanheim, will unleash a legion of undead and demons throughout the lands. Salvation, for the people of the city of Asteria, lies in the belief that a hero chosen by The Great Mother, the goddess of life, will rise to unveil the source behind the corruption and destroy the evil unleashed. A light in the darkness, hope is all that remains. In a world where unauthorized magic is penalized by death, Juno and his twin sister, Lucia, are lucky to be recognized for their unique abilities in combat and holy magic. They're plucked from the streets of Asteria's bottom tier and thrust inside the walls of the Holy Temple, narrowly escaping demise. For eight years, Juno is trained as a Holy Knight while Lucia learns to perfect the art of holy magic, after being declared the prophesied priestess destined to vanquish Sanheim. Yet, shadows loom in the halls and deceit runs afoul. Juno and Lucia are left to question their faith, and everything they know as truth, when the rebellious leader Kane, a descendant of an opposing royal bloodline, threatens to usurp the church on the grounds that its overseers are not as virtuous as they claim to be.
A Magical Meet by _sashi
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Will he find her before she dies? Embark on a small yet exhilarating journey about two destined mates. Exclusive short story!