#amreading

[skatesfullofsunshine]

Putting books on hold at the library has the same thrill of ordering books online, but with the added benefit of not losing any money over titles I might not enjoy.

10/10 would recommend.

[soulwriter-sp]

Dark past ideas

A dark past can be really intresting in books .here are some ideas:

Mysterious Orphanage Escapee: A character who grew up in a sinister orphanage and narrowly escaped its dark secrets.

Traumatic War Survivor: A soldier who witnessed unspeakable horrors on the battlefield, leaving deep emotional scars.

Secret Criminal Past: A reformed criminal who once led a life of violence, but is now trying to make amends.

Kidnapped as a Child: A character who was abducted at a young age and endured years of captivity before escaping.

Tragic Family Betrayal: A character who was betrayed by a close family member, leading to a life filled with distrust and pain.

Cult Escapee: Someone who managed to break free from a dangerous cult, but is haunted by their past involvement.

Haunted by a Violent Crime: A person who accidentally caused harm to someone in their past and has been tormented by guilt ever since.

Dark Addiction: A character who battled a severe addiction that nearly destroyed their life before seeking recovery.

Betrayed by a Friend: A friend who turned out to be a traitor, leading to significant emotional trauma.

Abandoned in Isolation: Someone who was left alone and abandoned in a desolate place, struggling to survive.

Witness to a Murder: A character who saw a murder as a child and was forever scarred by the experience.

Childhood Experimentation: A person who was subjected to unethical scientific experiments in their youth, leaving lasting physical and emotional scars.

Kidnapped and Forced into Crime: A character who was abducted and forced to commit criminal acts against their will.

Betrayed by a Mentor: Someone who was betrayed by a trusted mentor, leading to a deep sense of betrayal and loss.

Survived Natural Disaster: A survivor of a catastrophic natural disaster who lost everything they held dear.

Abusive Relationship Escapee: A person who managed to escape an abusive relationship, but continues to struggle with the trauma.

Witness to a Dark Ritual: A character who stumbled upon a sinister occult ritual in their past, leaving them haunted by the experience.

Family Curse: A character burdened by a dark family curse that has brought suffering to generations.

Identity Theft and Framing: A person who had their identity stolen and was wrongfully accused of crimes they didn't commit.

[readingwithcryptids]

There’s nothing quite like getting to spend a slow Saturday morning reading with your pets. As we settle more and more into cold weather, Nessie gets cuddlier and cuddlier. Even though the winter months can suck, I’ll gladly take extra cuddling and reading time any day.

[delaluna-hastalasestrellas]

No hay mejor privilegio que una taza de café y el olor de un libro nuevo.

[affixjoy]

I’m delighted at how often they describe Jack Aubrey as round and fat. He’s an energetic captain bouncing around his ship and he still gets to be fat!!!

[theauthorpaula]

Distorted Perceptions

[la-chica-de-los-cristales-rotos]

[uncannymagazine]

Reading for the Hugo Awards?

"Stitched to Skin like Family Is" by Nghi Vo is a finalist for a Best Short Story Hugo Award! It's also a Locus Award finalist!

Read it here or in the Hugo Award Packet!

Stitched to Skin like Family Is - Uncanny Magazine

My stitches laddered their way up the split seam, in and out one side, across, and then in and out the other. When you pulled the thread thr