by Cole Salao
Mystery stories had a great start in short fiction. Just look at Edgar Allan Poe’s works, which established the detective story. Each story is a bite-sized piece of suspense that races you towards an explosive, often twisty conclusion. They’re the perfect stories to...
by Cole Salao
Not all role models need to be real people. In the world of fiction, certain characters become enduring symbols of virtue. These are the characters you want to emulate, whether you’re a child or an adult. Sometimes, they exude sheer badassery, while other...
by Cole Salao
Like fantasy, science fiction is known to be quite heavy. However, plenty of science fiction authors have found their initial success through short fiction. You’ll find most of these stories published in anthologies and magazines, especially when pulp magazines...
by Cole Salao
Reincarnation—the idea of being reborn into a new body or life form—has its fair share of believers and skeptics. It’s a topic that has gone beyond mysticism and religion and into the realm of science. There’s a lot of research, debate, and ridicule currently...
by Cole Salao
A lot of times, protagonists tend to be on the youthful side. They’re barely adults who are suddenly thrust into some kind of dilemma that pushes them into hypergrowth. But sometimes you want to read books with older protagonists. These are the kinds of characters...
by Cole Salao
If you’ve watched or read any fiction recently, there’s a big chance that the multiverse plays into the story in some way or another. It’s a plot point that’s been here for years but has gained more attention in recent media. The idea that we live in only one version...
