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    The Fear and Fascination of Gothic Fiction

    '[W]hat makes a story “gothic”, and why are we still fascinated by it hundreds of years after its inception?'

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    A chorus of narrators doesn't just include the reader in the action—it implicates them.

    September 5, 2025  By Lauren Oliver
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    September 3, 2025  By Leigh Stein
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    Boxing as Craft: What Getting Punched in the Face Taught Ken Jaworowski About Writing

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    September 2, 2025  By Ken Jaworowski
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    What Happened to the Irish Crown Jewels? Ellie Brannigan Has Some Theories.

    The cozy mystery writer considers the art of merging fact and fiction to tell a thrilling story.

    August 29, 2025  By Ellie Brannigan
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    Cloisters and Ciphers: What Medieval Monks and the CIA Have in Common

    "This is not just a coincidence of history. It is a profession that has worn many uniforms."

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