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The Grey Quiet
Introduction I was vaguely thinking of writing a fiction called "The Silence" or "The Quiet" without treading on the concept of the film "The Quiet Place", then came across a Seven Days In post called "The Grey Quiet" and thought it might be worth sharing on Vocal.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Geeks
Lockwood and Co - a review
Ever since Harry Potter took over the world by storm, there is a steady stream of young adult fantasy (and just YA stories in any genre, really) to read and/or watch. Some stay in school (like Wednesday or various vampire-based franchises, because apparently being a vampire is something you learn at school), some visit a postapocalyptic future like Hunger Games and its many, many predecessors did (and in doing so become science fiction, but the premise is still the same), some go to hidden worlds or even show us what the world could be if something happened differently.
By John H. Knight4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Carmilla'
“What Carmilla lacks in sophistication — with a reveal so laughably obvious it’s actually charming — it makes up for with its surprisingly gentle, nonjudgmental depiction of Sapphic longing. Does Carmilla want to drain her tender new young friend? Yes! But she feels bad about it, and it’s that exploration of obsessive first love being both exciting and monstrous that makes this story perfect for Y.A. readers, even if it predates the young adult category by many decades.” -- Kiersten White, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein and HideSteeped in the sexual tension between two young women, this is a beautiful, brand-new edition of the original cult classic which influenced Dracula and all the vampire stories that followed, including Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles.In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest – the beautiful Carmilla. So begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her mysterious, entrancing companion. But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day… Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in sexual tension and gothic romance.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
The Similarities of Nietzsche's Superman and Darwin's Theory of Evolution
The concept of the "superman" as introduced by Friedrich Nietzsche and the theory of evolution as put forth by Charles Darwin are two ideas that are seemingly disparate, yet contain several striking similarities. Both of these concepts deal with the idea of growth and development, but they approach it from very different angles. In this essay, I will examine the similarities between Nietzsche's superman and Darwin's theory of evolution, and how they complement each other to offer a unique perspective on human development and the nature of existence.
By Dawnell Despi4 years ago in Geeks
The Unsolved Mystery of the Kailasa Temple's Vertical Rock-Cut Architecture"
The Kailasa Temple, located in the Ellora caves of Maharashtra, India, is a stunning architectural marvel that has left historians and archaeologists baffled for centuries. Built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century, the temple is considered one of the finest examples of rock-cut architecture in India. However, what sets the Kailasa Temple apart from other rock-cut temples is its unique vertical excavation, which has left experts scratching their heads for centuries.
By Paul Andrew4 years ago in Geeks
Apple Company Overview
Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company is known for its hardware products such as the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple's software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store, and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
By Openee Article 4 years ago in Geeks
