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The Good Teacher
Author: Junior_Sundar
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Guy Larks was famous in his original world for his widespread charity work in poverty-stricken and war-torn nations. He was especially known for his efforts in developing schools and educational facilities for children, as well as teaching and nurturing many students. So it was devastating news to learn that he wouldn't live past his 30th year. But he was given a second chance! A new life in another world, as a down-by-the-dumps teaching apprentice in a world of magic and wonder. He was given no cheat, just a Repository of Knowledge holding all the information he could bring with him from his previous life. In this new world, Guy rediscovered his life's true calling! Ride along on Guy's journey as he changes the world one budding mind at a time, as the greatest teacher this world has ever seen! State of Story: - Volume 1 - A Whole New World [COMPLETED][FREE] - Volume 2 - Starting Anew [COMPLETED][LOCKED] - Volume 3 - The Grand Experiment [COMPLETED][LOCKED] - Volume 4 - Birth of the True World Sect [COMPLETED][LOCKED] - Volume 5 - Legacy of the True World Sect [COMPLETED][LOCKED] - Volume 6 - Worlds Beyond [ONGOING][LOCKED] Discord: https://discord.gg/PKbqtembQJ Expected Upload Freq.: 3 Chapters per Week w/ min. 1500 Words per Chapter _______ AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a slice-of-life-ish story at its core. This is NOT a hot-blooded, high-octane novel filled with conflicts and fights around every corner. If that is the kind of story you are looking for, unfortunately, you will not find it here (at least not in the early chapters). The MC is a modern man, with modern sensibilities. Conflicts are handled civilly, or avoided altogether. There will be fights, but the story does not revolve around it. The MC is mature, and handles relationships tactfully. There will be a slow-burn romance in this story, and ABSOLUTELY NO HAREM. I despise that genre from the bottom of my heart! I also have some LGBTQ+ elements planned for the future (with side characters). English not first language. Writing mistake? Please forgive. Proofread many times before upload, problems not much. If issue, then point out mistake, I correct immediate. I am thank you for you're understanding :) ALSO: I started writing this story with one intention in mind, and that was to act as a parody of existing novels with similar themes. However, around CH25, I realised that my work was becoming too derivative and boring. So I pivoted and decided to make my novel its own thing. I believe that my work has become better because of it. Additional Tags: #LGBTQ+

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What are the characteristics of good contemporary horror novels?
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2024-11-23 10:28
Well, good contemporary horror novels are great at building tension. They slowly increase the sense of dread as the story progresses, like in 'The Exorcist'. They also use relevant social issues to enhance the horror. In 'Get Out', the racism and the horror elements are intertwined. And they often have unique and terrifying monsters or threats, whether it's the vampires in 'Let the Right One In' or the strange creatures in 'Annihilation'.
Can you recommend some good contemporary horror novels?
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2024-11-23 03:13
Sure. 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires' by Grady Hendrix is a wonderful contemporary horror novel. It tells the story of a group of southern women who take on a vampire. 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman is also a popular one. The other world that Coraline discovers through the small door is full of horrors. And then there's 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey. It has a unique take on the zombie apocalypse.
What are the best contemporary gothic horror novels?
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2024-12-08 00:13
One of the best is 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno - Garcia. It combines elements of Mexican folklore with a spooky, decaying mansion setting and a sense of mystery and dread that is characteristic of gothic horror.
What are some of the best contemporary horror novels?
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2024-12-02 02:14
One of the best is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It's a classic in contemporary horror with its eerie atmosphere and psychological scares. The way Jackson builds tension through the characters' experiences in the haunted house is masterful.
What are some popular contemporary horror novels?
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2024-11-30 09:03
One popular contemporary horror novel is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It creates a terrifying atmosphere with its spooky old house setting. Another is 'It' by Stephen King. The evil clown Pennywise is truly nightmare - inducing. And 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman, where the unseen entities drive people to madness just by being seen.
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