One of the best lockdown novels is 'The Mirror & the Light' by Hilary Mantel. It's the final part of her Cromwell trilogy. The detailed historical setting and complex characters can really draw readers in, especially during lockdown when people had more time to immerse themselves in such a richly detailed story.
Sure. 'The Overstory' by Richard Powers. It's a novel that makes you think about nature and our relationship with it. The beautiful writing and the important message about environmentalism can be a great distraction during lockdown.
One of my best lockdown stories was when I finally had time to start a vegetable garden in my backyard. I planted tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs. It was amazing to see them grow from tiny seeds. I spent hours every day taking care of them, and in the end, I had fresh produce for my family to enjoy. It made the lockdown feel a bit more positive and productive.
I heard about a neighborhood that organized a socially - distanced talent show during lockdown. People would perform music, magic tricks, or dance routines from their front yards or balconies while the others watched from a safe distance. It was a great way to bring the community together in a difficult time.
The sense of isolation. When you're locked down, you're cut off from the outside world. So, if something scary happens, there's no easy escape or immediate help. For example, if you hear strange noises in your house during normal times, you can just leave. But during lockdown, you're trapped.
There were also stories of people losing their jobs suddenly. For instance, a restaurant worker. Lockdown meant the restaurant had to close. He had no income and faced difficulties paying rent and buying food. It was really tough for him and his family. He had to rely on the little savings he had which quickly depleted.
One of the top lockdown stories could be about how families reconnected during lockdown. People who were always busy suddenly had time to sit down and have long conversations, play games together. Another might be the rise of home baking. With more time at home, many people tried their hands at baking bread and cakes. Also, the story of how local communities came together to support the vulnerable, like delivering groceries to the elderly.
One of the scary lockdown stories could be about a family that started hearing strange noises at night during lockdown. They were all alone in their house, and every night there would be a scratching sound on the walls, but they couldn't find the source.
Well, for the first horror story, there was a person who lived alone. During lockdown, they started to see strange shadows in their house at night. They were so scared but couldn't go anywhere. In the second story, a family's pet got sick during lockdown, but they couldn't find a vet easily as most were closed or not taking new patients. It was a nightmare for them. As for the third, a young girl was bullied online during lockdown because she was homeschooled and different from others. The isolation made the bullying worse.
One scary lockdown story was when a family heard strange noises at night. They thought it was just the wind at first, but then they saw shadows moving outside their windows. They were really frightened and didn't know what to do. Another was about a person who got stuck in an elevator during lockdown. It took hours for help to arrive as there were so few people around.
A really scary lockdown story involves a woman living alone. She started to receive anonymous and threatening notes slipped under her door. Since it was lockdown and she couldn't go out freely, she felt trapped and terrified. Also, in some areas, people reported seeing shadowy figures wandering around in the empty streets at night. It was especially creepy because the streets were supposed to be deserted during lockdown. There was this one man too who thought he saw a face at his window in the middle of the night when everything was supposed to be quiet.