Scribd is also worth considering. It has a diverse library that includes classic fiction audiobooks. It offers a monthly subscription model, and within that, you can access a wide range of titles. They often update their collection, so there's always something new to discover in the realm of classic fiction.
Project Gutenberg. It has a large number of classic literature texts which can be converted into audiobooks using text - to - speech software. It's a great resource for those who want to explore classic fiction in audio form but are on a tight budget. There are countless classic works available, from different eras and regions.
The Lambi Dehar Mines in Mussoorie. These mines were once the site of many deaths during mining operations. Now, it is said to be haunted. Some people who have visited claim to have seen strange lights and felt an intense coldness. There are also stories of ghostly miners still working in the abandoned mines.
I'm not aware of any other widely used abbreviations for science fiction apart from 'sci - fi' and 'SF'.
Quotev can be a good app for fanfiction. It has a section dedicated to fan - created stories. There are also some smaller, more niche apps like Inkitt which may have some interesting fanfiction content. Dreame is another app that sometimes has fan - related stories.
Zubaan is an interesting publishing house. It not only focuses on women writers but also on stories that deal with gender issues, family, and society through the medium of fiction. Speaking Tiger has been making a mark in the Indian publishing scene with its carefully curated list of fictional works. They support new and emerging voices. Karadi Tales, on the other hand, has been delighting children with its simple yet charming fictional stories for a long time. It has a great reputation for its illustrated children's fiction books.
A lesser - known but great EMP prepper fiction book is 'Surviving the Collapse' by James Wesley, Rawles. It offers a different perspective on post - EMP survival with some unique survival strategies. Another one is 'EMP: End of the Grid' by Mark Goodwin. It has an interesting plot that keeps you engaged while also teaching some valuable prepping lessons.
One that's not as well - known but really good is 'The Mahabharata Secret' by Christopher C. Doyle. It combines the Mahabharata with modern - day mystery. Also, 'My Gita' by Devdutt Pattanaik is an interesting take on the Bhagavad Gita in a more accessible and fictionalized form. And 'Ahalya' by Kavita Kane, which tells the story of Ahalya in a very engaging manner.
Yes, there's 'spec - fic' which is sometimes used as an acronym for speculative fiction, which includes science fiction as a major part.
There's 'The Monstrumologist' by Rick Yancey. It's about a young apprentice who studies monsters. The descriptions are gory and spooky, great for Halloween. 'The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein' by Kiersten White is an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, adding a new perspective. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The strange children and the time - loop setting make it a fun Halloween read.
Well, there's 'Florida' by Lauren Groff. Some of the stories within it subtly explore the lives of women in different situations, often dealing with themes of oppression and the struggle for self - identity, which are relevant to feminism.
'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel. It's a complex web of letters between various characters, mainly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. Through these letters, a story of seduction, betrayal, and the corruption of the French aristocracy unfolds. It's a very dark and cynical view of society at that time.