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A great short story isn’t about how much you write; it’s about how deeply it hits. Begin with a bold idea, say it with purpose, and close with an ending that keeps the reader at the edge of their seats.

When Brent Ellis’ American Psycho was released in 1991, the backlash was instant and ferocious. Critics condemned it as sadistic, misogynistic, and morally bankrupt. Feminist groups protested, publishers balked, and the novel was banned in several countries.

In recent years, ideological movements rooted in ethnic identity have become subjects of intense academic and political scrutiny. One such ideology is Sindhuism which is often interchangeably referred to as Sindhiism. Championing the distinct identity, language, culture, and historical legacy of the Sindhi people.At its core, Sindhuism is more than just cultural pride. It is an ethno-nationalist worldview shaped significantly by the writings and political philosophy of G. M. Syed, the intellectu...

Hollywood screenwriting follows a structured approach. Here is a simple and to the point guide to writing a Hollywood-Style ScreenplayFormatting Basics· Scene Heading (Slugline): INT. or EXT. — LOCATION — TIME (e.g., DAY or NIGHT), all in uppercase· Action Line: Describes what’s happening in the scene, written in present tense· Character Name: Centered and in ALL CAPS, placed above the dialogue· Dialogue: Centered under the character name, single-spaced· Parenthetical (optional): Brief direction...

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Book: The Tell-Tale Heart Date of Publication: 1843 Genre: Gothic Fiction / Psychological Horror / Short Story Publisher: The PioneerEdgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart is one of the most celebrated short stories in the realm of Gothic literature and psychological horror. First published in 1843, this macabre tale goes into the themes of guilt, paranoia, and the fragility of the human mind. It is a gripping tale of an unreliable narrator who attempts to justify his heinous crime while descendi...

Book: The Great Gatsby Date of Publication: 1925 Genre: Tragedy / Historical Fiction / Modernist Literature Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby remains one of the most iconic and thought-provoking novels of the 20th century. First published in 1925, the novel captures the essence of the Jazz Age, an era of economic prosperity, excess, and moral decline in America.Through the tragic tale of Jay Gatsby and his relentless pursuit of an unattainable dream, Fitzg...

There was once a time when we were promised a future of limitless convenience, seamless technology, instant connectivity and a world where everything was just a click away.Today, we find ourselves often trapped in a digital panopticon, where every action is monitored, every thought predicted, and every decision influenced by unseen algorithms. Privacy has no doubt, become a relic of the past, traded for the illusion of security and efficiency. The lines between freedom and control blur as techno...

Sexual assault is a profound violation of human dignity and autonomy, striking at the very core of what it means to be human. It shatters lives, inflicts deep psychological scars, and disrupts the moral fabric of society. Despite its profound impact, some still question, ‘Isn’t rape natural?’.This question is often correlated with the behavior of animals. How certain behaviors in the animal kingdom including violence and domination, can be equated with human society’s moral and ethical standards...

This essay explores the intersection of Albert Camus’ philosophy of absurdism and Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” to delve into the complexities of modern society’s wrongdoings and the pervasive sense of alienation experienced by individuals. The essay begins by introducing the concepts of absurdism and the philosophical perspectives of Albert Camus, emphasizing his call for rebellion against the inherent absurdity of life. Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” is introduced as a poignant commentary o...