Sci-Fi Technology: 10 Predictions That Came True

Sci-Fi Technology: 10 Predictions That Came True

Science fiction has always been a space for creative and futuristic imagination. It’s where science and technology that are still in the realm of theory—or even yet to be discovered—are brought to life. And though the genre often uses existing technology as its...
8 Dark Nursery Rhymes

8 Dark Nursery Rhymes

Nearly every mother has sung nursery rhymes to her little one since time immemorial, be it during playtime or as a lullaby. But did you know that some of the most well-known rhymes are anything but innocent?  You probably would never equate Mother Goose with the...
18 Best Fantasy Book Series to Binge On

18 Best Fantasy Book Series to Binge On

Nothing enchants us and makes us forget our present reality more than reading a fantasy book—unless it’s a fantasy book series! Indeed, getting to know a magical land with its cast of fairy characters becomes even sweeter when we get to join them on more than one epic...
Author Surrogate: Definition and Examples 

Author Surrogate: Definition and Examples 

Long before digital avatars came on the scene, authors were already putting themselves into their books, sometimes disguised or using a different name.  In literature, when an author projects themselves onto a character (whether or not the reader is aware), it’s...
Metafiction: Definition and Examples 

Metafiction: Definition and Examples 

Creativity knows no bounds; many writers have pushed the limits in terms of writing fiction by offering readers an almost surreal experience in which they can follow someone who knows they’re part of a fictional work. This type of writing is known as...