Read Like A Writer

There are two ways to learn how to write fiction: by reading it and by writing it. Yes, you can learn lots about writing stories in workshops, in writing classes and writing groups, at writers' conferences. You can learn technique and process by reading the dozens of books like this one on fiction writing and by reading articles in writers' magazines. But the best teachers of fiction are the great works of fiction themselves. You can learn more about the structure of a short story by reading Anton Chekhov's 'Heartache' than you can in a semester of Creative Writing 101. If you read like a writer, that is, which means you have to read everything twice, at least. When you read a story or novel the first time, just let it happen. Enjoy the journey. When you've finished, you know where the story took you, and now you can go back and reread, and this time notice how the writer reached that destination. Notice the choices he made at each chapter, each sentence, each word. (Every word is a choice.) You see now how the transitions work, how a character gets across a room. All this time you're learning. You loved the central character in the story, and now you can see how the writer presented the character and rendered her worthy of your love and attention. The first reading is creative—you collaborate with the writer in making the story. The second reading is critical.


John Dufresne, from his book, The Lie That Tells A Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction

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Friday, April 14, 2023

The Hidden World of Vampires and Wolves by Aftab Ashraf

 

n the world of Werewolves, the existence of vampires was nothing more than a myth. His pack, led by his mate Luna, lived deep in the forests and only interacted with humans when it was necessary. But one day, a chance encounter changed everything.  Jovy, a young woman lost in the woods, stumbled upon the pack's territory. Despite the danger, Aftab and Luna took her in, knowing that she would not survive alone in the wilderness. As they nursed her back to health, Jovy became intrigued by the pack's lifestyle and the mysterious creatures that surrounded her.  Meanwhile, Kevin and Ivana, two vampires from a powerful family, had been tracking the werewolf pack for some time. They had heard rumors of a hidden world of werewolves and were determined to find it.  One night, as Aftab and Luna were out hunting, they stumbled upon Kevin and Ivana's trail. They followed it deep into the woods until they came upon a hidden cave. Inside, they found a portal that led to the vampire world.  Aftab was curious and wanted to explore this hidden world, but Luna was hesitant. She knew the danger they could face in the hands of the vampires. Aftab convinced her, and they both went through the portal.  Once inside, they were amazed by the sights and sounds of the vampire world. It was a beautiful, dark, and mystical place, full of secrets and hidden dangers. Aftab was fascinated by the vampires' powers and their way of life, but Luna remained suspicious.  As they explored the vampire world, Aftab met Ysavella, a beautiful Filipina girl. She was kind, intelligent, and full of life, and Aftab felt drawn to her in a way he had never felt before. They spent hours talking and getting to know each other, and before he knew it, Aftab had fallen in love with her.  But Aftab knew that he could not turn Ysavella into a werewolf. He did not want to burden her with the pain and responsibility that came with being a part of his pack. Ysavella, on the other hand, was intrigued by the werewolves and their way of life. She saw the love and loyalty that Aftab had for his pack, and she admired it.  As Aftab and Ysavella's love grew stronger, Kevin and Ivana were hatching a plan to capture the werewolves and use them for their own purposes. They knew that the werewolves had something that the vampires did not have – the ability to shift at will. Kevin and Ivana wanted to use this power to gain more control over their own kind.  Aftab and Luna soon realized that they were in danger and decided to leave the vampire world. But they knew that they could not leave Ysavella behind. Aftab decided to take a risk and reveal his true nature to Ysavella, hoping that she would still accept him.  To his surprise, Ysavella was not afraid of Aftab's werewolf form. She saw the beauty in it and the love that Aftab had for his pack. She also knew that she could not live without Aftab.  As they made their way back to the werewolf pack, Aftab and Luna were ambushed by Kevin and Ivana. A fierce battle ensued, and it seemed as though the werewolves were outnumbered. But Aftab's love for Ysavella gave him the strength to fight on.  In the end, Aftab and his pack emerged victorious, and they were able to return to their territory safely. As Aftab and Ysavella's romance blossomed, they faced many challenges. Ysavella struggled to fit in with the pack, as she was the only human among the werewolves. The pack was initially hesitant to accept her, but Aftab's love for her and her kindness towards them eventually won them over.  Aftab and Ysavella spent many hours together, talking and exploring the forest. Aftab showed Ysavella the beauty of nature, and she taught him about human culture and society. They grew closer with each passing day, and their love continued to deepen.  However, Aftab's love for Ysavella also brought with it a sense of responsibility. He knew that if he wanted to be with her forever, he would have to turn her into a werewolf. But he also knew that this decision would change Ysavella's life forever, and he did not want to force her into anything she did not want.  One day, as Aftab and Ysavella were walking through the forest, they stumbled upon a pack of vampires. The vampires were not Kevin and Ivana's family, but rather a group of rogue vampires who had been kicked out of their own clan.  The rogue vampires were vicious and attacked Aftab and Ysavella on sight. Aftab fought bravely, but he was outnumbered. Ysavella, fearing for his life, made a decision that would change everything.  She begged Aftab to turn her into a werewolf so that she could fight alongside him. Aftab was hesitant, but he knew that he could not protect Ysavella if she remained human. With a heavy heart, he bit her and turned her into a werewolf.  Ysavella emerged from the transformation stronger and more powerful than ever before. She fought alongside Aftab and his pack, and together they defeated the rogue vampires.  From that day on, Ysavella became an integral part of the pack. She learned to control her wolf form and became a fierce warrior. She and Aftab continued their romance, and their love for each other only grew stronger with each passing day.  As for the vampire world, Aftab and Luna never ventured back there again. They knew that it was too dangerous, and they wanted to protect their pack from the threats that lurked beyond their territory.  But Aftab and his pack continued to be curious about the vampire world, and they often wondered what other secrets it held. They knew that there were many other supernatural creatures out there, and they were eager to discover them.  As for Aftab and Ysavella, their love story continued to be a source of inspiration for the pack. They were the living embodiment of love and loyalty, and their bond was unbreakable. They ruled the pack with fairness and compassion, and their pack flourished under their leadership.  And so, the hidden world of vampires and wolves remained a mystery to the rest of the world, but for Aftab and his pack, it was a world full of wonder and adventure

The Hidden World of Vampires and Wolves

 

by Aftab Ashraf  

 

In the world of Werewolves, the existence of vampires was nothing more than a myth. His pack, led by his mate Luna, lived deep in the forests and only interacted with humans when it was necessary. But one day, a chance encounter changed everything.

Jovy, a young woman lost in the woods, stumbled upon the pack's territory. Despite the danger, Aftab and Luna took her in, knowing that she would not survive alone in the wilderness. As they nursed her back to health, Jovy became intrigued by the pack's lifestyle and the mysterious creatures that surrounded her.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Ivana, two vampires from a powerful family, had been tracking the werewolf pack for some time. They had heard rumors of a hidden world of werewolves and were determined to find it.

One night, as Aftab and Luna were out hunting, they stumbled upon Kevin and Ivana's trail. They followed it deep into the woods until they came upon a hidden cave. Inside, they found a portal that led to the vampire world.

Aftab was curious and wanted to explore this hidden world, but Luna was hesitant. She knew the danger they could face in the hands of the vampires. Aftab convinced her, and they both went through the portal.

Once inside, they were amazed by the sights and sounds of the vampire world. It was a beautiful, dark, and mystical place, full of secrets and hidden dangers. Aftab was fascinated by the vampires' powers and their way of life, but Luna remained suspicious.

As they explored the vampire world, Aftab met Ysavella, a beautiful Filipina girl. She was kind, intelligent, and full of life, and Aftab felt drawn to her in a way he had never felt before. They spent hours talking and getting to know each other, and before he knew it, Aftab had fallen in love with her.

But Aftab knew that he could not turn Ysavella into a werewolf. He did not want to burden her with the pain and responsibility that came with being a part of his pack. Ysavella, on the other hand, was intrigued by the werewolves and their way of life. She saw the love and loyalty that Aftab had for his pack, and she admired it.

As Aftab and Ysavella's love grew stronger, Kevin and Ivana were hatching a plan to capture the werewolves and use them for their own purposes. They knew that the werewolves had something that the vampires did not have – the ability to shift at will. Kevin and Ivana wanted to use this power to gain more control over their own kind.

Aftab and Luna soon realized that they were in danger and decided to leave the vampire world. But they knew that they could not leave Ysavella behind. Aftab decided to take a risk and reveal his true nature to Ysavella, hoping that she would still accept him.

To his surprise, Ysavella was not afraid of Aftab's werewolf form. She saw the beauty in it and the love that Aftab had for his pack. She also knew that she could not live without Aftab.

As they made their way back to the werewolf pack, Aftab and Luna were ambushed by Kevin and Ivana. A fierce battle ensued, and it seemed as though the werewolves were outnumbered. But Aftab's love for Ysavella gave him the strength to fight on.

In the end, Aftab and his pack emerged victorious, and they were able to return to their territory safely. As Aftab and Ysavella's romance blossomed, they faced many challenges. Ysavella struggled to fit in with the pack, as she was the only human among the werewolves. The pack was initially hesitant to accept her, but Aftab's love for her and her kindness towards them eventually won them over.

Aftab and Ysavella spent many hours together, talking and exploring the forest. Aftab showed Ysavella the beauty of nature, and she taught him about human culture and society. They grew closer with each passing day, and their love continued to deepen.

However, Aftab's love for Ysavella also brought with it a sense of responsibility. He knew that if he wanted to be with her forever, he would have to turn her into a werewolf. But he also knew that this decision would change Ysavella's life forever, and he did not want to force her into anything she did not want.

One day, as Aftab and Ysavella were walking through the forest, they stumbled upon a pack of vampires. The vampires were not Kevin and Ivana's family, but rather a group of rogue vampires who had been kicked out of their own clan.

The rogue vampires were vicious and attacked Aftab and Ysavella on sight. Aftab fought bravely, but he was outnumbered. Ysavella, fearing for his life, made a decision that would change everything.

She begged Aftab to turn her into a werewolf so that she could fight alongside him. Aftab was hesitant, but he knew that he could not protect Ysavella if she remained human. With a heavy heart, he bit her and turned her into a werewolf.

Ysavella emerged from the transformation stronger and more powerful than ever before. She fought alongside Aftab and his pack, and together they defeated the rogue vampires.

From that day on, Ysavella became an integral part of the pack. She learned to control her wolf form and became a fierce warrior. She and Aftab continued their romance, and their love for each other only grew stronger with each passing day.

As for the vampire world, Aftab and Luna never ventured back there again. They knew that it was too dangerous, and they wanted to protect their pack from the threats that lurked beyond their territory.

But Aftab and his pack continued to be curious about the vampire world, and they often wondered what other secrets it held. They knew that there were many other supernatural creatures out there, and they were eager to discover them.

As for Aftab and Ysavella, their love story continued to be a source of inspiration for the pack. They were the living embodiment of love and loyalty, and their bond was unbreakable. They ruled the pack with fairness and compassion, and their pack flourished under their leadership.

And so, the hidden world of vampires and wolves remained a mystery to the rest of the world, but for Aftab and his pack, it was a world full of wonder and adventure.

 About the Author 

Aftab Ashraf, born 1904, M, from Berlin, Germany

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