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Catcher in the Rye? More Like Poop Flung from on High
Except for the underlying theme of rebellion against authority, Catcher in the Rye offers little to warrant its nearly universal star status. It mercilessly assaults readers with melodrama, whining, and endless, pathetic attempts at cleverness. Accurately portraying its fundamental horribleness would take more words than comprised in the book itself.
Brent TharpPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueA Terrifying Encounter: Unearthing a Dark Past and Twisted Revenge
It was a seemingly ordinary night when I found myself at a party with friends, surrounded by laughter and music. As I mingled with the crowd, I stumbled upon a face that stirred a sense of familiarity within me. It took a moment, but then it hit me – this was Max, a friend from middle school who had endured relentless bullying a decade ago. The shock of seeing him again, now standing as a robust and sturdy man, sent shivers down my spine. It was as if his past, marked by torment, was incongruent with his current appearance.
jahseh onfroyPublished 9 months ago in HorrorWhims of Words: Eccentric Eclipses
Aditya gazed upon the vibrant tapestry of Mumbai's bustling streets, his heart a symphony of anticipation and nervous excitement. Securing an interview with the reclusive wordsmith, Arjun Sharma, was a monumental feat, a gateway that could propel him into the upper echelons of literary acclaim.
LoudspeakerPublished 9 months ago in FictionJoys of a Writer
Okay. My characters are outlined, and they’re fitting so perfectly. Now I gotta start writing From the beginning I chose the plot to perfectly reflect the characters and their tendencies
Mohammed DarasiPublished 9 months ago in PoetsThe Nutty Squirrel's Antics
A squirrel ran up a tree. To find some nuts to fill him with glee. He found some nuts, just the right size, and squirrelled them in his mouth, which doubled in size.
James GreenPublished 9 months ago in PoetsBedtime Stories
' Monster!" Milly screamed, waking up from a spine-chilling nightmare. Yet Milly wasn't in her bedroom. She was in another bedroom not her own. How did she get here she wondered? She got out bed and glanced around the room. the room was dark, yet a small flame was lit above a candle set on a dresser. Milly picked up the candle and walked around the room. She was alone or so she thought until she heard loud footsteps coming up a staircase. The footsteps sounded much louder than her brothers and father. Milly placed the candle back on the dresser then she hide underneath the bed, hearing the door to the room being opened.
Shining
Jack, an alcoholic writer, brings family to a remote Hotel. The winter snow isolates them while supernatural forces overcome Jack's mind.
Secret Love Dilemma: A Forbidden Tale Between Desk and Heart
Chapter 1: Unexpected Call Behind the glittering glass doors of the office lies a story of forbidden love. Audrey, a talented young secretary, gazes at her computer screen carefully. An unexpected call from her handsome boss, Daniel, shatters her fragile concentration. His voice is soft on the other end of the phone, conveying new instructions that make Audrey's heart race.