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Lost at Sea: David Balfour's Pirate Adventure
Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's novel: Kidnapped: The Adventures of David Balfour
David Balfour had barely escaped from the deceptive hands of his uncle Ebenezer when new trials befell him. Having ended up aboard the ship, Covenant, David found himself cast into another thrilling adventure.
Read MoreThe Unseen Heroes
Inspired by Lois Lowry's novel: Number the Stars
The cold wind whispered through the narrow streets of Copenhagen, filled with an eerie silence. The unending struggle against the Nazis had left its imprints everywhere in the form of deserted houses and fear-soaked eyes. Amidst this chaos, lived the Johansen family. Their daughter, Annemarie Johansen, had her life spun around when her close friend, Ellen Rosen, a Jewish girl, had to be hidden in their house to escape the Nazis. The story, 'The Unseen Heroes', is a tribute to those unsung heroes of the war.
Read MoreA Prism of Permanent Echoes: Rachel Price's Prison
Inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel: The Poisonwood Bible
Living amidst the Congo's cacophony, Rachel Price had always dreamed to escape, to leave the haunting traces of misery behind her. She was the eldest daughter of the Price family, a clan of Baptists, shipped to the harsh darkness and heat of the African bushland, an uninvited presence among the Congolese.
Read MoreA Sea of Deception
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's novel: To Have and Have Not
Every day as the sun sank beneath the vibrant tropical trees, Harry Morgan watched in a state of reflective tranquility. These moments offered his only solace amidst the chaos of life in Key West, smuggling goods and dodging law enforcement. His life embodied the contradicting tranquility and tempestuousness of the sea.
Read MoreFragments of the Maze
Inspired by James Dashner's novel: The Maze Runner
The maze was silent, as it almost always was. The high stone walls, covered in ivy, rose up out of sight, creating a sense of claustrophobia that had never quite gone away, no matter how long they had been trapped within it. Thomas, the latest arrival to the Glade, couldn't shake off the feeling of dread whenever he looked at the entrance to the Maze.
Read MoreThe Unfinished Story: An Inkheart Spinoff
Inspired by Cornelia Funke's novel: Inkheart
Ink flowed from his pen like magic, as Mortimer 'Mo' Folchart sketched the outlines of a character from the book he recently read - 'Inkheart'. It was a tranquil evening with the sun setting down, casting long shadows in his study. Dustan, his newest creation, was a roguish rogue, charming yet dangerous. Mo had intended to draw Dustan to life and be his companion for the evening. But as the last stroke of ink touched the parchment, Dustan sprang out of the pages, much to Mo's astonishment, thus proving the Inkheart's magic.
Read MoreElijah’s Odyssey: A Beacon of Hope
Inspired by Christopher Paul Curtis's novel: Elijah of Buxton
Elijah Freeman, the first freeborn child of Buxton, was now a young man, dedicated to upholding the legacy of his town, a beacon of hope for those escaping the chains of slavery. Times were tumultuous, yet the essence of Buxton remained untarnished, symbolizing freedom and resilience.
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