Ask Father

As soon as young James turned 18 years of age, he left his family behind in the small town of Alton and moved to New York City. Despite having a degree from the local college, he struggled to find a job, and soon started living in a hostel that he shared with other young men…

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Different from the Others

Once upon a time, in early 20th century Germany, there lived a virtuoso violinist named Paul Körner. He was adored by his audiences, but he had a secret that he kept closely guarded – he was gay. Homosexuality was not only frowned upon but was illegal at the time, and the mere mention of it…

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The Scarecrow

Title: The Scarecrow’s Lament Chapter 1: The Haunting Beginnings The sun sank beneath the horizon, casting long shadows across the desolate fields of Miller’s Farm. Amelia, a young and spirited farmer’s daughter, hurried through the rows of corn toward the towering figure that stood at the heart of the farm. The Scarecrow, a weathered sentinel…

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The Electric Hotel

The Electric Hotel was a mesmerizing sight to behold: a grand structure that towered over the bustling streets of Paris, adorned with shining lights and the sounds of music and laughter emanating from its walls. Nestled within its opulent chambers resided a wonder unlike any other: the latest in cinematic technology that brought moving pictures…

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The Poor Little Rich Girl

Once upon a time, in a grand mansion in New York City, there lived a little girl named Gwendolyn. She was born into a family of extreme wealth – her father, Richard, was a successful businessman, and her mother, Adela, was an aristocratic European beauty. Despite their wealth and prestige, Gwendolyn’s parents were rarely home…

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Gertie the Dinosaur

Gertie the Dinosaur was a marvel of animation in its time. Created in 1914 by Winsor McCay, it was one of the very first animated films ever made. It told the story of Gertie, a lovable dinosaur who frolicked and played on screen, breaking free from her celluloid confines and capturing the imaginations of audiences…

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Les vampires

The Parisian streets were abuzz with whispers of the mysterious and elusive Les Vampires – a notorious gang of criminals clad in black, who vanished like smoke after their heinous crimes. No one knew who they truly were or what they wanted, but their fear cast a dark shadow over the City of Lights. Amid…

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The Kid

As the sun began to set on the crowded streets of 1920s New York City, a young woman rushed through the bustling crowds, her heart pounding with every step. She clutched a small bundle tightly to her chest, determined to find a place for the child she held. Tears streamed down her face as she…

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Fantômas: In the Shadow of the Guillotine

The city of Paris was abuzz with talk of a master thief known only as “Fantômas” who had been terrorizing the citizens for months. His crimes were daring and brazen, and no one seemed able to stop him. But one man was determined to bring Fantômas to justice – Inspector Juve. Juve had been tracking…

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Haunted Spooks

In the small town of Sleepy Hollow, there was a mansion that stood out among all the other houses. It was abandoned for years, and people had whispered rumors about it being haunted. Locals called it the “Spooky Mansion,” and no one dared to enter it. One day a man called Harold stumbled across an…

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