Fiction

JOHN THE APOSTLE
By Leavie scott — Faith & History Chronicle When speaking about the earliest followers of Jesus, few figures carry the same combination of historical depth and spiritual symbolism as John the Apostle, often remembered as “the beloved disciple.” Born around 6–15 AD in Galilee, John emerged from a world marked by Jewish identity, Roman occupation, and the evolving spiritual landscape that eventually gave rise to global Christianity. According to historical sources, John was born into a Jewish fishing family in the region of Galilee, with his father Zebedee and brother James working the rich waters of the Sea of Galilee.
By Organic Products about 15 hours ago in BookClub
ℭ𝔩𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔠 𝔖𝔥𝔬𝔯𝔱 𝔖𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔬𝔣 ℌ𝔬𝔯𝔯𝔬𝔯. Top Story - November 2024.
Halloween has come and gone, but Autumn is still a great time for a ghostly scare. I love to hear a good ghost story, especially while gathered around a campfire. Who doesn’t? I thought I would share a few of my very favorite Short Stories of Horror.
By 𝐑𝐌𝐒about 18 hours ago in BookClub
THE MAN WHO CAUSED HUNDREDS OF WOMEN TO LIVE IN NIGHTMARE – LI BAOCHENG'S PROFILE
He was considered China's number one womanizer. In 10 years, he committed a frenzied 3800 crimes, leaving countless innocent women as victims. He even targeted elderly women as young as 65.
By HieuDinha day ago in BookClub
The girl who can hear the stars–Part 2–
That same night, when the village of Silver Hollow fell into deep sleep, Liora quietly stepped outside her house. The moon hung high in the sky, spreading pale silver light over the fields and rooftops. Everything looked calm, but inside Liora’s heart a storm of curiosity was growing.
By Ibrahim 2 days ago in BookClub
The girl who can hear the stars– Part 1 –
Far beyond the crowded cities, beyond the noisy roads and the tall buildings that touched the clouds, there was a quiet village called Silver Hollow. The village rested between two gentle mountains and a wide forest that seemed to whisper whenever the wind passed through its trees.
By Ibrahim 2 days ago in BookClub
Orlam
Introduction This year for my birthday Fiona bought me the new PJ Harvey album "I Inside The Old Year Dying" and then found that there was a linked book "Orlam" so I got that as well. I love everything that Polly Jean does, even though I don't have everything she has done.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 days ago in BookClub
Custard
“Custard.” Derek Santiago said flatly, the fingers of his right hand continuing to drum against the counter. “You asked for custard.” Patricia answered nervously, though there was the slightest hint of sullen defiance in her tone.
By Joe Morgan7 days ago in BookClub
WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE
Wind-up Bird Chronicle is a famous work by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. This novel was published in Japan in 1996 and in Vietnam in 2006 through a translation by Tran Tien Cao Dang.
By HieuDinh9 days ago in BookClub
The Quarantine Book Series is a Brutal Modern Version of 'Lord of the Flies'
I have read the Quarantine book series about three times during my life, and I think it's the craziest book series ever written for young adults. What would happen if an infection spread throughout the world, and only infected children? What if this infection was toxic to adults, instantly killing them, leaving behind children who have no parental or adult guidance in this awful environment?
By Emy Quinn12 days ago in BookClub
Sins of the Fathers: Unveiling Sydney’s Criminal Past in John Byrnes’ Gripping Historical Crime Novel
Sins of the Fathers by John Byrnes offers a compelling exploration of early 20th-century Sydney, expertly capturing a city in the midst of profound transformation. Byrnes immerses readers in Sydney’s shadowy underworld, skilfully blending meticulously researched historical detail—such as the notorious razor gangs, smoky speakeasies, and entrenched police corruption—with a cast of vivid, memorable characters. The novel’s immersive atmosphere is particularly striking, with scenes in the bustling Darlinghurst district drawing readers into tense confrontations between rival factions, and moments that encapsulate the city’s transformation, such as midnight raids in back alleys now replaced by glittering skyscrapers.
By Sarah Xenos13 days ago in BookClub
WHEN ANIMALS REIGN SUPREME
That's the preface to Karel Capek's novel, When Animals Reign Supreme, which perfectly encapsulates his ideas. In his work, Capek writes about a hypothetical scenario: the rise of a new salamander species just a few years after its arrival in the human world. His focus remains on the “reality” of the 1930s, the rise of fascism, the spark that ignited World War II, and the impending extinction of humanity. More than that, it serves as a prophecy for the future of humankind, a future that seems bleak if humanity remains consumed by greed, selfishness, bloodlust, and the illusion that humankind will forever stand at the top of the world.
By HieuDinh13 days ago in BookClub
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel by Harper Lee set in the racially segregated American South during the 1930s. Told through the eyes of Scout Finch, the story follows her father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer who defends a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman. The novel explores themes of racial injustice, moral courage, empathy, and the loss of innocence. Through childhood experiences and courtroom drama, it shows how prejudice harms communities while emphasizing compassion, integrity, and standing up for what is right even when society disagrees.
By Sk15 days ago in BookClub