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Artificial Intelligence: The New Frankenstein’s Monster – Flash Fiction

Dark Whispers: In the still of the night, a tale unfolds within the confines of a single, haunting page. “Mind on Fire Books” beckons you into a world where the ordinary is overshadowed by the sinister. Each placeholder, a cryptic symbol, lures you deeper into the abyss. Artificial Intelligence: The New Frankenstein’s Monster In the shadowed corridors […]

Dystopian Visions: When Science Fiction and Horror Collide

In the realm of speculative fiction, dystopian science fiction and horror often intertwine, creating narratives that reflect our deepest societal fears. This article delves into the thematic overlaps between these genres, particularly focusing on the pervasive anxiety surrounding surveillance technology and artificial intelligence (AI).  The Erosion of Privacy: A Dystopian Reality The concept of surveillance […]

11 Best Horror Romance Books to Thrill and Chill

Horror romance is a genre that combines elements of horror and romance to create thrilling and exciting stories. If you’re interested in reading or writing about horror romance, here’s an article that explores the genre and lists the top 11 best sellers in the genre. Horror romance books are a subset of both horror and […]

Echoes of the Electric Mind – Poem Inspired by William S. Burroughs

Embark on a journey through the electric labyrinth of our modern existence with “Echoes of the Electric Mind.” This poem, channeling the spirit of the legendary Beat writer William S. Burroughs, casts a piercing gaze upon the omnipresence of cellphones and the silent symphony of taps and swipes that dictate our daily lives. Echoes of […]

Unleash the Shadows: 10 Chilling Blog Prompts to Ignite Your Love for Horror and the Supernatural

Step into the dimly lit corridors of your imagination, where the thin veil between reality and the supernatural quivers with anticipation. Mind on Fire Books invites you to explore the eerie, the unexplained, and the outright terrifying through ten spine-tingling blog prompts. Each prompt is a gateway to a realm where horror isn’t just a genre—it’s an […]

Taylor Swift Literature: The Pop Star’s Guide to Becoming a Literary Icon

This article is meant to be light-hearted, joking in nature. A light read for a cold weekend indoors. Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a literary ride through the world of keywords, where the most engaged one today is none other than the ever-entertaining, the queen of pop herself, Taylor Swift. Now, […]

When I Look at You – Poem

When I look at you,I don't only see one book.I see a stack of anthologies.My own carefully curated collection of words.A cataclysm of what's goodin the world,condensed just for me;to unfold and unpack.In love with your wordplayyour style turns pages,locked into your symmetry.Your soul makes myfavorite plots, while your hairdangles, unloading the twistedparticiples in your […]

Crimson Eclipse: The Vampire of the Ancient Americas (Flash Fiction)

In the verdant expanse of what would one day be called Central America, where the jaguar prowled and the quetzal soared, there existed a being not bound by the cycle of sun and moon. It was a time before the conquistadors’ sails blotted the horizon, a time when the world was a tapestry of myths […]

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The Great Moon Hoax of 1835: A Spectacular Tale That Fooled the Masses

Step back in time to the year 1835, a time when scientific exploration was in its infancy, and the human imagination was ripe for captivating tales. In this article, we delve into the fascinating story of the Great Moon Hoax, an audacious journalistic fabrication that astounded readers and left them questioning the very boundaries of […]