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Character Spotlight: Tony Brindell. (Fine Dark, Adult Fiction)

sexless marriage

In the gripping thriller “SEETHINGS,” Tony Brindell, a 42-year-old marriage counsellor, navigates an intricate plot woven around key characters. Despite his unconventional, open-shirt approach to counselling, Tony is a compassionate and strong individual, seen as a guiding light in his community. His journey from a high school teacher to a relationship therapist is marked by …

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Dark Obsession: Serial Killers and Their Chilling Trophies

Australia, Crime

In the eerie underbelly of criminal psychology, some serial killers develop a macabre habit of keeping trophies from their victims. These chilling mementos, often chosen with sinister intent, serve various purposes in the disturbed minds of these criminals. The sinister practice of keeping trophies is a stark illustration of the deep-seated psychopathology that drives serial …

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The Attraction to Misery Literature: Exploring The Dark Side of Storytelling

Reading, stories

In the diverse landscape of literature, there exists a unique group of readers who are drawn to the genre known as “misery literature.” These individuals have a particular fascination with stories and works of fiction that delve into dark, tragic, and often grim themes. This attraction to misery literature can be attributed to several factors: …

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“Passion and Obsession Collide: SEETHINGS”

Book, Reading, Religion, sexless marriage, stories

“SEETHINGS” by Michael Forman is a gripping and intense exploration of human desires, secrets, and the darkness that resides within us all. The story delves deep into the psyche of its characters, revealing their most hidden and disturbing thoughts. The narrative is centered around the lives of multiple characters, each with their own complex set …

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Man Overboard Situation

Australia

Boating accidents happen. If someone falls into the water, they can go missing and leave no trace behind. Sometimes, there are no witnesses. Currents and sharks will make a body disappear into the vast nothingness within days. Suspicion often surrounds man-overboard situations. But who can prove foul play existed if there’s no evidence to support …

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Why Not Shoot Our Hero? Let’s Bust Plot Clichés

Reading

Fairytales are totally predictable. They reward heroic characters with happy endings. Good triumphs over evil and love prevails. Boring! Blech! What about a story that omits gooiness and allows the darkness to shine through? Sure, let’s read about the good fight, social harmony and a love that’s everlasting. But give me their opposites too. Let …

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Our Secret Affair

Secret Affair: ‘The Kisses Taste Way Better.’

sexless marriage

I must confess, the touches are tinglier too. But I have another secret to share with you. I wish I’d done this way sooner. The number of nights I’ve laid awake thinking about cheating on my spouse is endless. Should I or shouldn’t I go there? It’s been years since we were intimate. I can’t …

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Romantic Twist Inclusion: Nina DeJong

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Nina is Mitchell’s former high school love. She was his first. Their two-year relationship was of the sweet and safe kind. But their encroaching adult lives started interfering with their naive, youthful romance. It was never going to last. It ended when Nina decided to break the news to Mitchell. It was time to move …

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