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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 descriptive horror stories?
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2024-12-02 07:41
Good descriptive horror stories often have a strong sense of atmosphere. They use detailed descriptions of the setting, like a dark and damp cellar filled with cobwebs and strange noises. This helps the reader to really feel like they are in that spooky place. For example, in 'The Shining', the description of the Overlook Hotel is crucial to building the horror.
What are some good descriptive horror stories?
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2024-11-22 23:24
One good descriptive horror story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It vividly describes the narrator's descent into madness as he obsesses over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye. The detailed account of how he plans and executes the murder, and then is haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart beneath the floorboards is truly terrifying. The use of sensory details like the sound of the heart getting louder and louder makes the horror palpable.
What are the characteristics of good descriptive short horror stories?
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2024-11-28 16:16
They usually have a relatable yet terrifying concept. It could be something as simple as a fear of the dark or the unknown. 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft is a great example. The idea of an ancient, all - powerful and indescribable evil lurking in the ocean depths is both terrifying and fascinating.
Can you recommend some good descriptive horror stories?
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2024-12-07 04:46
One great descriptive horror story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator's detailed account of his descent into madness while obsessing over the old man's 'vulture - like' eye is truly terrifying. The way Poe describes the creeping around at night, the slow opening of the door, and the sound of the old man's heart beating, which may or may not be real, makes the reader feel the unease and horror.
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