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Beneath the Scarlet Shadow
Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel: The Scarlet Letter
In the bustling city of Boston, where Puritanical values hung as heavily as the New England fog, lived a young man named Elliot. Elliot was a direct descendant of one of the most infamous figures in Boston's history, Hester Prynne. Yet unlike his resilient ancestor, he too bore a scarlet letter. But his was not sewn onto his clothes, it was etched into his soul. It stood not for 'Adulteress', but for 'Anxiety'. Elliot was cursed with crippling apprehension, a constant and merciless tormentor. His anxiety drove him to lead a secluded life, one devoid of companionship save for the company of his books.
Read MoreEchoes of Holcomb
Inspired by Truman Capote's novel: In Cold Blood
In the quiet, quaint streets of Holcomb, Kansas, life seemed untouched by the unforgiving hands of change. The Clutter family, Herbert, Bonnie and their four children, were the epitome of the American Dream; successful, wholesome and utterly loved by their community. But behind the facade of tranquillity, the Clutters could not escape a gruelling fate that would leave a haunting scar - a calamity etched in the annals of American criminal history.
Read MoreAn Afternoon at the Cranford Tea Party
Inspired by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's novel: Cranford
The quiet village of Cranford was a world of its own, ruled by the genteel ladies where things were done a certain way, and the slightest deviation could cause quite a flutter. Miss Matty and Miss Deborah, two of Cranford's finest, were to host a tea party for the town's ladies, and an air of anticipation hung heavy.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Adventure of Winn-Dixie
Inspired by Kate DiCamillo's novel: Because of Winn-Dixie
Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Naomi, Florida, the summer afternoon was vibrantly colored. The sun hung low in the sky, sinking relentlessly behind the horizon. Glowing like a halo, the balmy rays made a silhouette out of the charming Naomi's supermarket, Winn-Dixie. Little did anyone know, this wasn't just an ordinary day.
Read MoreThe Secrets of Harrison Avenue
Inspired by Louise Fitzhugh's novel: Harriet, the Spy
The sun was setting on Harrison Avenue. Most kids were packing up their toys and heading home for dinner. However, one girl, Harriet M. Welsch, was just beginning her evening. Armed with her notebook and a pencil, she set out on her daily mission: spying. Harriet was no ordinary girl; she was an aspiring writer and took the role of being a spy to heart.
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