Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in BookClub.
Veronika Decides To Die
It has been several years, perhaps a decade when I read this book. A young girl, Veronika, feels like the world is a wasteland. She has a pessimistic view of human nature and feels life is meaningless. She is from Slovenia and sees life as a chore. One day she overdoses on sleeping pills in order to let herself die peacefully in sleep. Upon waking, she finds herself in a mental hospital. The doctor tells her that from the drugs she has sustained necrosis in her heart and has little time to live. She is shocked at the news and she realizes that very soon she will never wake again.
By Sid Aaron Hirji3 years ago in BookClub
Important Things: The Little Prince. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
When you see this photo, what is it? Does it frighten you? To many people who are unfamiliar with The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, it looks like a hat. But this is no hat. This terrifying thing represents two things: the death of childhood curiosity and innocence and, more importantly, a boa constrictor so massive, that it can eat an entire elephant as shown below.
By Christopher Michael3 years ago in BookClub
The Dragon and the Porcupine
The Dragon and the Porcupine. Once upon a time, in a mystical forest nestled deep within the heart of a magical kingdom, two unlikely friends embarked on an extraordinary adventure. Draganax, a majestic dragon with shimmering emerald scales, ruled over the skies and protected the land with his fiery breath. Quillbert, on the other hand, was a solitary porcupine with a coat of quills that glistened like silver needles in the moonlight.
By Punit kumar3 years ago in BookClub
Raven’s Justice Unveiled
In the heart of the dimly lit city, Detective Amelia Hartley found herself entangled in a web of intrigue. A series of mysterious disappearances had struck fear into the hearts of its citizens. The only clue: a single black feather left behind at each scene. The city's rumor mill buzzed with whispers of a sinister figure known as "The Raven."
By Omonona Olubunmi3 years ago in BookClub
Mindfulness and Meditation
In the kaleidoscopic realm of human consciousness, the intricate interplay of thoughts, emotions, and perceptions weaves a tapestry that often eludes simple comprehension. Mindfulness and meditation, like intrepid explorers of this labyrinthine landscape, offer us a lantern to navigate its convoluted contours. Let us embark upon this odyssey of contemplation, delving into the profound entanglement of perplexity and the pulsating rhythms of burstiness that these practices unfurl.
By Marium Tariq3 years ago in BookClub
Critique
Title: "Echoes of Eternity" Description: The story unfolds in a realm where time is not merely a linear progression but a malleable force intertwined with memories. The world-building, while promising, could be expanded to provide a richer understanding of how this unique reality functions. Readers would be eager to learn about the origins of this temporal anomaly, its impact on society, and the rules that govern its manipulation.
By Waqas Ashraf3 years ago in BookClub
