Fiction
Snicket #10
'The Slippery Slope' a Snicket novel of the Baudelaire's troublesome times is one where the siblings meet someone that they thought was dead while they are also separated from Sunny who found out quite a bit about herself in this edition of their story. There are many downs and a few ups in this story this for they meet some old 'friends' in this one as well. Violet and Klaus are also learning more about each other as well. Although Count Olaf and Esme are still the same, but some of their group seem to be changing just a bit.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Hostile Hospital
Number 8 in the Snicket series 'The Hostile Hospital' finds the Baudelaire children acting as VFD volunteers and even hospital employees searching for a file to help themselves and the Quagmire triplets in some way. Count Olaf and his cohorts come along and once again do their dastardly activities. The Baudelaire's seemed to always be one step ahead and two or three steps backwards at times when things seem to be working out like in 'The Vile Village' with the handyman, but then turned sour once again when the rope ladder broke, and they walked to the Heimlich Hospital presently.
By Mark Graham2 years 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. A hidden world exists within our own, controlling our every move without our knowledge. Peter Edwards, a university professor, stumbles upon this alternate universe on accident during one of his late-night studies in his lab. While attempting to prove the universe is merely a cosmic accident, he senses a powerful force speaking to him. Late nights in his lab, conducting experiments and researching, led to Peter experiencing unsettling feelings. As he leaves, he catches glimpses of movement where no one should be. Shadows seem to shift and follow him. The hairs on the back of his neck stand up as if he's under intense scrutiny. There seemed to be a whole realm out there that disagreed with his entire existence. As the novel develops, Peter finds himself being sucked into another reality that only he can see. Where everyone sees a shadow or a statue, Peter sees the force behind life. The stone soldiers give him a salute as he passes it on the street. A lion’s roar causes his research paper to scatter to the floor when he finally thinks he is making progress. His research was being fought. His whole life seemed to be in a spiral. Peter confides in his wife about what is happening at work, but she is convinced he is going mad. She is terrified and begs Peter to go see a counselor and get some help. However, Peter is a stubborn man and does not wish to seek out help. His curiosity gets the best of him, and he is forced to investigate what these visions mean. Could there be something to what he is hearing and seeing? Is there more to life than his research and studies?
By Thomas Terry2 years ago in Critique
The Ersatz Elevator
Number Six of Lemony Snicket's series of the Baudelaire's. 'The Ersatz Elevator' find the children leaving Prufrock Prepatory School and living with Jerome and Esme in a very large apartment in a very tall building with a lot of rooms. What is 'In' and was is 'Out' is the question that Violet, Klaus and Sunny need to figure to save some friends and once again try to rid themselves of Count Olaf and could it happen down an elevator shaft or at an auction where people only want what is 'In'. More to come in this series of unfortunate events.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Austere Academy
'The Austere Academy' is volume 5 of the Lemony Snicket series. This is when the Baudelaire children entered Prufrock Preparatory School after leaving Lucky Smells Lumbermill. Prufrock Prep for the Baudelaire's could be when they did make two friends and on nasty enemy in the name of Carmelita Spats. Count Olaf is always around in some disguise that always seems to fool the adults around wherever Violet, Klaus and Sunny end up for a time. 'The Austere Academy' is one story that could make one think of sending your kids to a prep school, but schools are not that bad.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Open Book
There on the table was an open book. As the people were walking around the room no one noticed what was sticking up from the middle. There was this one brave person that decided to go up to the desk and peek. At that moment a slight breeze fluttered the loose sheet to the floor. The person picked it up, looked at it, and read silently. The person couldn't believe what they read. "Please do not touch the book!" It is very fragile, and one cannot touch without gloves. Yes, this is story of a visit to a book museum.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Cornbread and Poppy at the Museum
'Poppy and Cornbread at the museum is a beginning chapter book for young readers. Who wouldn't enjoy reading and sharing a story of two adorable mice that is written by Matthew Cordell. In the small village of Moonville there are two mice who are totally different but are best friends, but there is a secret in this tiny village that involves these two best friends. Technically the story is told where the words and the pictures tell the story each its own way.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Miserable Mill
From the depths of Lake Lachrymose to the workings of the Lucky Smells Lumbermill the Baudelaire children are caught up in another nasty and sad predicament. In this volume it is Klaus who is the main character for it is about his glasses and how hypnosis can affect all people in many ways and means to get what one wants. Count Olaf is always around in some form or another. Will these three children really ever find a home that feels love?
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Halloween
Horrifying anxiety letting loose other worldly entities entering neverland. _____________ There was this one All Hallow's Eve that no body could be found. Why do you suppose this happened. Could it have been that they did not follow the rules that were stated one night, or could it have been that there was a sense that they were being watched, but what was watching them? They were afraid to ask and did not really want an answer, but they had to know. They listened to each, and it occurred to them that what was watching them was each other's bodies.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
