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In the Shadows of Revolution
Inspired by Charles Dickens's novel: A Tale of Two Cities
In the ill-lit lanes of Paris, a young boy named Jean-Pierre, an unsuspecting pawn in the great game of revolution, made his living. He hadn't known a life beyond the misery that the French Revolution had dealt him. He knew nothing of the protagonists of 'A Tale of Two Cities', Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Yet, their destinies were irrevocably intertwined.
Read MoreA Morsel of Freedom
Inspired by Aleksandr Isaevich Solzhenitsyn's novel: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Ivan Denisovich had always been a man of strength and resilience, stoic in the face of despair. Incarcerated in a Soviet labor camp in Siberia, he knew what it meant to survive each passing day, clinging to the faint glimmers of hope. This is a tale from one such day, when Ivan found an unexpected morsel of freedom.
Read MoreDusk Letters from Persia
Inspired by Montesquieu's novel: Persian Letters
In the opulent city of Isfahan, during the golden era of the Safavid Dynasty, two Persian noblemen, Usbek and Rica, decided to explore the world beyond their kingdom's borders. They wanted to understand the underpinnings of society, and what better way to do it than to live as nomads in a foreign land?
Read MoreLetters of Love and Letting Go: A Dear John Narrative
Inspired by Nicholas Sparks's novel: Dear John
Ever since he found Savannah's letter that day, John's life had taken a dramatic turn. He had been away serving his country in military, putting his personal life on hold. That's when 'Dear John...' began. He remembered the inked words, fading ever so slightly with age. The letter bore Savannah's signature and was the epitome of everything they once shared.
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