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13 Chilling Short Stories You Can Read and Tell in 10 Minutes or Less
The only thing more satisfying than reading a brilliant, quick, chilling story is sharing it with others and giving them a creeping dread, a sudden chill, or an unspeakable terror. In this post, we’ll list…
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13 Underrated Indie Horror Novels That Own the Shadows
The search for genuinely terrifying and original fiction sometimes leads away from the major publishers. Independent horror authors have some of the genre’s most unsettling and inventive voices, pushing boundaries and crafting nightmares outside the…
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13 Halloween Books to Read (And Fear!) This October
October usually awakens in us a desire for eerie, spooky, supernatural stories. That’s probably because on the last night of the month, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, and the…
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Less Is More: The Art of Minimalist Worldbuilding in Fiction Writing
The best fictional worlds aren’t the ones explained in exhaustive detail. The most immersive storytelling often happens in the negative space, where readers feel as though they’re walking side by side with the fictional characters.…
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Kindle Unlimited vs Kobo Plus vs Everand (Scribd): Which Subscription Service is Best for Readers?
The world of digital reading has changed a lot since subscription-based book services came about. They changed the way we enjoy books, giving readers the chance to dive into huge libraries for a simple monthly…
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Agatha Christie: The Pioneer of Cozy Mystery and Her Enduring Legacy
Agatha Christie is universally celebrated as the Queen of Mystery, but beyond that title lies her essential role as the pioneer of the beloved cozy mystery subgenre. Cozy mystery novels are marked by their charm,…
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How to Choose Book Categories and Keywords to Help You Rank on Amazon
Amazon Kindle is nothing but a bookstore. Every book needs to be on a ‘shelf’, which is called ‘category’ there, and has a set of ‘tags’, which are the ‘keywords’. The categories tell the store…
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New Ways of Writing and Sharing Fiction: A Guide to Web Novels
Web novels, also known as web fiction or web serials, refer to modern fiction serialization, which means sharing a story in exciting episodes – chapters or short arcs – released on a regular schedule that…
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ST Presents: 9 Stellar Indie Sci‑Fi Books – From Icebound Odysseys to Alien Romance
To celebrate our recent guide – 66 Sci-Fi Tropes That Built The Future – we’re sharing a curated mix of indie sci‑fi reads that bend expectations. The indie scene is full of bold voices pushing…
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Fiction Trends That Readers Are Falling in Love With
Fiction doesn’t stand still. Every year, readers seek fresh ways to be transported, and 2025 is shaping up to be especially vibrant. The rise of digital communities, indie publishing, and global streaming culture isn’t just…
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How to Overcome a Reading Slump: Practical Ways to Rekindle Your Love for Books
If you ever get to a point where reading feels just as much fun as peeling potatoes, welcome to the Reading Slump Club. Once one of the most rewarding, longed-for activities of the day, reading…
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E-Ink Tablets: The Best Kindle Alternatives to Empower Readers
If you’ve been feeling uneasy about Amazon lately, you’re far from alone. However, while some people can simply turn their backs and dismiss the company completely, for others, walking away can be a significant loss.…