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A Pemberley Evening
Inspired by Jane Austen's novel: Pride and Prejudice
It was on a cool summer evening at the grand Pemberley estate. Mr. Darcy, the proud, solitary master of the house, prepared for the grand ball. His thoughts were consumed by Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a woman of lower stature but higher spirit, and the convoluted route their relationship had taken. He hoped tonight she would finally see his true intentions, the love that had grown in his heart since their first encounter.
Read MoreA Solo Vine: The Other Grapes of Wrath
Inspired by John Steinbeck's novel: The Grapes of Wrath
As the dust settled on the desolate Oklahoman landscape, young Elijah Joad, nephew to Tom Joad, stood resilient amidst the aftermath of the family's departure. Reduced to mere specters in the rearview mirror of the rickety jalopy carrying the Joads towards their Californian dream, the homestead they once knew was now a house of despair.
Read MoreThe Redemption of the Bleak House
Inspired by Charles Dickens's novel: Bleak House
A sudden, heavy rain had begun to fall, painting everything with a melancholy brush. In the heart of London, amidst its labyrinthine alleys and crippled structures, stood Bleak House, concealing within its shadowy walls an array of secrets, waiting to be unfolded.
Read MoreTom's Inheritance
Inspired by George Eliot's novel: The Mill on the Floss
Once upon a time in the town of St. Ogg's, a gentle breeze caressed the mill on the Floss. The very mill that once held days of joy and laughter, stood silent with its echoing past. Tom Tulliver, the eldest son of the Tulliver family, who once played in the fields of the mill, now stood as its owner.
Read MoreUnseen Rebellion
Inspired by Ken Kesey's novel: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Dedicated to the 'Combine', Nurse Ratched has always been a stern figure of authority, bending the men in her psychiatric ward to her will. But one man, Randle McMurphy, was about to challenge the system she had meticulously maintained.
Read MoreThe Unspoken Triumph
Inspired by Katherine Paterson's novel: Jacob Have I Loved
Sara Louise Bradshaw, who had always lived by the shadow of her privileged twin sister Caroline, had once again found herself questioning her worth. Ever since they were young, their grandmother had favored Caroline – blessed with a golden voice and a seemingly perfect life. On the other hand, Sara Louise felt invisible, unloved, compared to her sister. She craved for her grandmother's affection, for recognition.
Read MoreDiary of the Fastidious Coder
Inspired by Jeff Kinney's novel: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Ever since I was a kid, I knew I was different. I liked solitude, the language of computers and the world of coding more than physical exertion and socializing. I had a peculiar inclination for creating virtual worlds and solving puzzles within the comfort of my room. I, Greg Heffley, was known as the outsider, the wimpy kid who'd rather code than play catch.
Read MoreThe Mountain's Whispers
Inspired by Virginia Hamilton's novel: M.C. Higgins, The Great
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a young boy named M.C. Higgins braved the trials of everyday life. He lived on Sarah's mountain, the same mountain his father had wooed his mother at the top. M.C. was befriended by a peculiar and mysterious girl, Lurhetta Outlaw, who beachcombed along the Ohio River's bank, collecting trinkets and treasures washed ashore. M.C. found her fascinating. She was different, filled with stories and songs from a place far off.
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