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Tess's Metamorphosis: A Tragic Tale in Hardy's World
Inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Tess had always been a symbol of purity and innocence in her idyllic village of Marlott. Her life, however, was destined to be anything but such. A naive innocent in a complex world, Tess was forced to confront the harsh realities that lay beyond the boundaries of her rustic hometown.
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Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's novel: The Complete Sherlock Holmes
At 221B Baker Street, Holmes was busied with his violin. The sweet notes spiraled into the quiet room, punctuating the silence. My attention was turned to a cloud-filled sky when an urgent knock brought us back to reality. Mrs. Hudson introduced a flustered gentleman, Mr. Thomas Bentley, clutching a small, faded portrait of a woman.
Read MoreA Letter Disclosed
Inspired by William Makepeace Thackeray's novel: Vanity Fair
It was a bleak evening at the Crawley mansion in Vanity Fair. Satisfying her curiosity, Rebecca Sharp revealed to the unwelcome guest, Sir Pitt, a letter she had stumbled upon. The letter was addressed to Rawdon Crawley, Rebecca's beloved husband, from an unheard-of admirer. Inviting Sir Pitt into the antiquated drawing room, Rebecca handed over the envelope, her heart sinking with the weight of a terrible truth.
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Inspired by H.G. Wells's novel: The Time Machine
In the quiet solitude of his laboratory, Dr. Samuel Higgins, the protagonist of our story, became mesmerized by H.G. Wells’ novel, 'The Time Machine.' The scientific theories and propositions of time travel stirred a feverish curiosity in him. He decided to construct a time machine of his own, inspired by the book's sketches.
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