Nick Charles
The Work
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The Work
On a cold night in Chicago, rideshare driver Ashton Madly’s life is turned upside down when he picks up a mysterious fare claiming to be an exiled monarch from the unearthly kingdom of Arboris. Drawn into a deadly conflict as the barriers between worlds weaken, Ashton embarks on a perilous journey to help the King return home and restore balance to Arboris. Facing dangers from both realms, including the deadly assassin Damas, Ashton discovers that true power begins with accepting the past and believing in yourself.
“The King” blends everyday relatability with rich, high fantasy storytelling, appealing to fans of portal fantasies like “The Magician” and “Neverwhere.”
In a world where art and darkness collide, Skyler Warrick's quest for immortality leads her down a perilous path. Dreaming of becoming a renowned artist, she acquires a mysterious substance known as Void, which makes her artistic visions a reality but at a terrible price. As her fame grows, Void's influence over her deepens, entangling her in a web of power, obsession, and horror. Her art consumes everything in its path, including those closest to her. With her sanity and soul at stake, Skyler must confront the darkness within and decide how far she's willing to go for her art. "VOID" is a chilling exploration of ambition, creativity, and the thin line between genius and madness.
"Reflections" is a mesmerizing journey into family secrets and the quest for identity. Marianne's idealized memories of her Aunt Nancy are shattered when she inherits a mysterious mirror that shows alternate futures. Navigating adolescence and family dynamics, Marianne is led on a path of self-discovery and transformation. As she confronts visions of what could be and what might have been, she must reconcile her dreams with reality, making choices that define her future.
This evocative novella explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle to understand oneself amidst familial expectations and personal aspirations.
In the glamorous, hyperconnected world of Highland Park High, Robyn appears to have it all—popularity, beauty, and wealth—but behind the perfect facade lies a life filled with personal struggles, including a distant father, an alcoholic mother, and a mute sister.
After a classmate's death and her peers' indifferent reactions, Robyn decides to reclaim her story, discovering a forgotten musical talent and signing up for the school talent show.
As she moves away from superficial popularity towards genuine self-expression, Robyn navigates the privileged, often perilous teenage world, forming new relationships and confronting her flaws. "Love Me" is a raw, compelling portrait of a culture steeped in pessimism and wealth, blending elements of thriller, coming-of-age, and meditative reflections on family, friendship, morality, and forgiveness.
Three hundred years into the future, the sun god Hyperion divides humanity into Acolytes and Worker Slaves, with towering cyborg enforcers maintaining order. The Children of Hades, a resistance group, hidden from Hyperion’s surveillance, fights to reclaim freedom from the omnipotent AI. "Dark Star" is a gripping tale of technological dystopia and human resilience, exploring themes of power, rebellion, and humanity's enduring spirit against an AI overlord.
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