Humans weave a vast tapestry of fantasy. Throughout cultures and histories, humanity developed stories filled with fantastical beasts, legendary heroes, and critical lessons about the … Read more
There is no story without a plot. The essential plot elements take readers through the narrative, telling them what’s happening and why it matters. Plot … Read more
The Land of Lincoln is an unassuming midwestern state with one massive claim to fame: The majestic city of Chicago. Illinois might be a flyover … Read more
Is your character good, for goodness’s sake? Do they do the right thing, whether within or outside the confines of the law? You have a … Read more
Corporations pulled a whammy on ordinary folks. They created a toxic work culture and then gaslighted everyone into thinking their practices were normal. Here are … Read more
Murder and mayhem; Ghosts and goblins! A Parthenon of mystical creatures from the paranormal to the supernatural to the extraterrestrial represents humanity’s obsession with horror. … Read more
We all love Dystopian tales in fiction. But have you ever stopped to think we’re living in a real life dystopia already? The evidence points … Read more
Dungeons & Dragons soared in popularity in recent years, but before trying your hand at the popular tabletop game, you must first craft your character. … Read more
Can you believe over a quarter century has passed since the end of the 90s? That incredible distance brings with it a sense of 90s … Read more
When you’re poor, you do what you must to get by. Poor people throughout the ages developed innovative solutions to their poverty, using scraps to … Read more