Beyond Reality: Experience with Fiction

Reading has always been a passion of mine, and for as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to books that tell true stories or explore historical events. I have found non-fiction to be a fascinating genre because it allows me to learn something new and gain a deeper understanding of the world around me. In particular, I am drawn to Ghazal books, which are known for their rich, emotional language and evocative imagery. I find that the poetry in these books can stir a wide range of emotions within me, from joy and love to sadness and despair.

Recently, however, I found myself venturing into the realm of fiction. Reading is a form of escapism, like a drug, and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed a relaxing fiction book until I picked up these two crime novels: “The Scent of Death” by Simon Beckett and “Written in Blood” by Chris Carter. I decided to give them a try, and to my surprise, I found myself completely engrossed in their stories.

“The Scent of Death” by Simon Beckett is a thrilling crime novel that follows forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter as he investigates a series of murders in the English countryside. The book is not only a gripping mystery but also an exploration of the human condition. Along the same lines, “Written in Blood” by Chris Carter is a psychological thriller that follows detective Robert Hunter as he investigates a series of gruesome murders in Los Angeles. The book is a page-turner, and I glided through hundreds of pages in one sitting, keeping me engaged until the very end. The thrill of trying to solve the mystery, the tension of waiting to see what would happen next, and the satisfaction of finally uncovering the truth are all incredibly addictive.

My experience with these books has opened my eyes to the many possibilities that fiction has to offer, and I look forward to continuing to explore and discover new books and authors in the genre of crime fiction, as well as other genres in the future.

Addendum: As I continue to explore the world of fiction, I recently picked up “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. This psychological thriller follows a woman who has been convicted of killing her husband but refuses to speak about the crime. Having only read a few thrillers, I found that “The Silent Patient” was no exception to the thrilling ride that comes with the genre. The twists at the end come unexpectedly leaving you wishing the book were longer to absorb the shock of revelation in the fast-paced denouement. It was a testament to the transformative power of literature to take you on a journey and completely absorb you in its world.

A Lover’s Dilemma

The heart is like a smartphone,
With her as my background, it always on,
But now her absence, a glitch,
A black screen, my heart’s longing does itch.

Memories of our bond, like a social media feed,
Scrolling through, now with a sense of need,
Floundering and astray, like a lost wifi connection,
Drifting away, our bond, now a lost recollection.

The new year brings change, but not for me,
As I wait for her message, a sign of glee,
But my hope is like a broken dream,
A monotonous routine, with no end in sight, it seems.

She speaks of allegiance, but her actions tell a different tale,
A hedgehog’s dilemma, her love for me, she does veil,
Clouds of doubt, her heart does assail,
A buyer’s market, she does not fail.

My soul, I have bared with care,
But response, she does not spare.
Her fascination with the elite, a snare,
A time-tested acquaintance, a fallback, a sad affair.

The Sleep Bank: A Dream Come True

As someone who requires a considerable amount of sleep, I often find myself wishing for a way to store and retrieve sleep like a bank. Imagine being able to hit a button and snooze away extra time when you have nothing to do, and then borrowing from that stored time when you have a big project or event coming up.

The idea of a “sleep bank” may sound too good to be true, but just imagine the possibilities. No more feeling guilty for sleeping in on the weekends or feeling like you can never catch up on missed sleep. With a sleep bank, you could deposit your extra time and withdraw it when you need it. Not only that, it could also have an alarm that will wake you up in the morning, and it can make you fall asleep at the right time in the night so you wake up completely fresh at the target time in the morning.

Not only would a sleep bank make our daily lives easier, but it could also have a positive impact on our health. We all know how important sleep is for our overall well-being, but sometimes it can be difficult to get enough. With a sleep bank, we could make sure we’re getting the right amount of sleep at the right times.

It may sound like something straight out of a science fiction movie, but who knows? Maybe one day, the idea of a sleep bank will be a reality. Until then, we’ll just have to keep dreaming.