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Blasted

Blasted is a visceral and confrontational play by Sarah Kane, depicting extreme violence and human suffering to expose the fragility of civilization and the depths of psychological and physical brutality.

Divine Academy

Done checking me out yet, babe?” The godlike man with tattoos covering his muscular forearms asks me with a teasing smirk on his face. "No fair, Miles is hogging her. The name's Beckett, Darling," He said with his deep baritone voice that had my core clenching. "My turn," came another deep gorgeous voice, sounding more sensual than the last. "Hey, Princess." He said, whisking me away from Beckett, "The name's Aphelion." Aphelion grabbed my chin, forcing me to look into his beautiful green eyes. "I can still make your insides burn with want for me." He said once he pulled back, grinning at me, a dimple appearing on his cheek, "By the way, I'm Samael." Katrina was left at an orphanage as an infant, on her 18th birthday she gets a vague letter from her birth mother, that doesn’t go into much detail on why her parents abandon her, just that there was a danger lurking, and Katrina had to disappear. On her 21st birthday Katrina’s best friends take her to the Popular club Hecate where her life turns upside down. One minute she’s having fun getting drunk, the next she’s blasting a pervert on his ass with some unknown power that just blasted out of her hands. Now Katrina is stuck attending school with a bunch of demigods and four very attractive very dangerous gods, who have all staked a claim on her. Katrina must learn how to control this new power of hers, avoid the demigoddess who she has somehow angered by her existence, figure out what the danger is her mother’s letter warned her about, all while juggling four very dominating gods.

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Stole My Mate, Lost Her Name

After ten years together, my boyfriend bailed me and marked my sister—Rose Howell. Right after, Jack Sterling—Silvernorth's youngest professor—blasted our engagement on the academy site. We were bonded seven years. He acted like the perfect mate—quiet, loyal, like I was his whole world. Then I caught him talking to a colleague. "Rose is the most promising healer in Silvernorth now. How long are you gonna keep faking it with that she-wolf?" "For Rose to have peace, I'll keep Wyettta around. She won't dare mess with their bond." Seven years, trashed like a strategy memo. His journal? All her name. [May Rose shine.] [Let Rose be the happiest she-wolf alive.] [I'd stay mated to someone I don't love if it makes her smile.] Seven years, and I woke up in a nightmare. On our mark anniversary, I took the gondola. Sun rising. Drop, endless. Blocked the mind link. Drank the potion. Severed our mate bond. Jumped. Soon as word spread, Jack led Silvernorth's top warriors into the cliffs, launching the most brutal search the region's ever seen—trying to recover his "lost mate." He howled my name into the mountains like regret could bring me back.

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My Loyal Alpha

She reached out a hand to Bruce and said, "I thought I was your mate."Bruce turned his back on her and scratched at his eyes. Silvana could feel the pressures he was facing and only wanted to help."I think we're stronger than the obstacles around us," Silvana said, her voice distorted by sobs."As much as I want to be with you, Silvana, we need to end this for your safety."Silvana watched the rain turn the grass under her feet muddy."Is that really how you feel?" she asked.But before Bruce could offer his heart's secrets to the woman he loved, crimson lightning struck between the two of them. Silvana and Bruce blasted backwards and tumbled into the mud.Standng before them was a red, cackling spirit made of lightning. She wore wolfskin clothes and waved a hand.Scarlet lightning wolves howled, then attacked Bruce and Silvana.My Loyal Alpha is created by Samuel Rust, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

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Alpha Dalton

Tyler has landed herself a Job that she is so grateful for. She is happy, thriving, and very much the Independent woman that she always wanted to be. She has her dream home and everything she has ever worked for and wants for nothing, but maybe a companion, but that is far fetched for the line of work she does. That is until she finds herself on a call in the middle of the forest. She gets face to face with a massive creature that could turn even the strongest men into a terrified mess, but she can’t help but feel a pull with the beast. To find out what this connection means she leaves everything she has ever known behind, but she finds out more than what she bargained for and her life completely shifts. Literally. She is thrown into a world that she didn’t know existed and is blasted with secrets, lies, and powers that you only read about in fairytales or your moms weird fantasy books. The mysterious and blood thirsty beast leads her into a life she could only dream of and she is not sure if these dreams are of nightmares or something you never want to wake from. Tyler may think she is on top of the world with her new Job, new house, and everything in between, but she is about to find out how on top of the world she really is. Tyler becomes the main obsession of the beast and he is insatiable when it comes to her. The human who was hard to love is now being crushed by emotions and not just from herself, but from the beast who found her in the woods.

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Tricked To Rejecting My Alpha Mate

"Well done." He claps as he took a few steps behind me. "I didn't think you have it in you. I must say I'm impressed." I got up from the lifeless body as blood dripped from my palms and mouth. With my sleeve I brushed the blood of my mouth. "Well that's what you get for doubting me." "Amazing work. And I'm a man of my word. You're the rightful Luna of this pack." He smiled as he spreads his arms widely. "And you being the Alpha I suppose." He smirked in agreement. "I'm the one who killed the Alpha!" The other werewolves whined, backing away as I reminded them about the excruciating death of their Alpha. "And I'm very proud of you." Perfectly smiling he took another steps closer. "You should, you trained me after all. But let's not forget the rules, who ever kills an Alpha becomes an Alpha." I took steps of my own closer to him. " Angelina? We talked about this. The deal was if you kill him... I become the Alpha and you will be my Luna." " Change of plans cute face. I killed him, I have his blood in my hands. " I bluntly showed my hands covered with blood. " Meaning I'm the rightful Alpha." At my words he blasted out laughing, then his face grew set seeing how serious I was. " You're a women. You can't be an Alpha. Like I said you'll be my Luna." " Like I said change of plans. I'll be the Alpha of this pack! You can call me the Alpha-Luna." *************************************************** Angelina, who got chased away from her pack and left to die after rejecting the Alpha. In the big city she learns new ways to survive. Forgets about her past. But happens when the past comes crawling back?

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HIS ARRANGED WIFE

How hard can it be to fall in love in an arranged marriage based on trying to get rid of personal issues? Read as Mia Davis and Ace Norman try to live their best lives, against all odds. But, will they be able to fall in love? Even if they do, will they be able to stay together with the bad wishers they are surrounded by? Will they be able to live the life they wish to live? Will the little twists in their life enable them to be with each other for eternity?**Not fully edited** Also, trigger warnings to those who have issues with women being treated rudely. This book contains such scenes. Thanks for stopping by!😊

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Why Is 'Blasted' Controversial?

4 Answers2025-06-18 08:35:54

'Blasted' is controversial because it shatters every boundary of conventional theater. Sarah Kane’s play dives into extreme violence, sexual assault, and existential despair with raw, unflinching honesty. The first act seems almost naturalistic—a tense encounter in a hotel room—but then war erupts, and the play spirals into surreal horror. Eyes are eaten, bodies violated, and the stage becomes a wasteland of human degradation. Critics initially called it gratuitous, but others saw genius in its brutal poetry. Kane forces us to confront the darkest corners of humanity, asking if art must be beautiful to be true.

The controversy isn’t just about the content; it’s about form. Kane rejects traditional narrative arcs, leaving audiences adrift in chaos. Some walk out, others call it a masterpiece. The play’s legacy lies in its defiance—it refuses to comfort or explain. It’s a mirror held up to society’s violence, and many flinch at the reflection. Yet its influence is undeniable, reshaping modern theater’s approach to trauma and extremity.

Who Is The Protagonist In 'Blasted'?

4 Answers2025-06-18 09:48:23

The protagonist in 'Blasted' is Jimmy, a disheveled, middle-aged journalist whose cynicism masks deep vulnerability. He checks into a luxurious hotel with his younger lover, Cate, seeking solace from his crumbling career and personal demons. Jimmy’s abrasive personality—laced with racism, misogyny, and self-loathing—makes him a controversial figure. Yet, as war erupts outside, his facade cracks, revealing raw fear and desperation. The play’s brutality forces Jimmy to confront his humanity, stripping him down to primal survival instincts. His journey from arrogance to brokenness is harrowing, a stark commentary on modern morality.

What makes Jimmy unforgettable isn’t his flaws but how they mirror societal rot. His relationship with Cate oscillates between manipulation and fleeting tenderness, highlighting his contradictions. When a soldier invades their room, Jimmy’s powerlessness becomes visceral—he’s blinded, physically and metaphorically. Sarah Kane’s writing refuses redemption, making Jimmy a brutal yet honest lens into violence, both personal and political. His character lingers like a wound, challenging audiences to sit with discomfort.

Where Is 'Blasted' Set?

4 Answers2025-06-18 21:34:33

The setting of 'Blasted' is a grim, war-torn landscape that shifts from a luxurious hotel room in Leeds to a chaotic battlefield, reflecting the play's descent into brutality. The initial scenes in the hotel feel claustrophobic, with heavy curtains and locked doors amplifying the tension between the characters.

As the story spirals into violence, the walls literally collapse, exposing them to a war zone outside—suggesting nowhere is safe. The stark contrast between the confined indoor space and the apocalyptic outdoors mirrors the play's themes of human savagery and vulnerability. The setting isn't just a backdrop; it's a visceral force that shapes the characters' fates.

What Is The Climax Of 'Blasted'?

4 Answers2025-06-18 11:35:50

The climax of 'Blasted' is a brutal, surreal descent into chaos that leaves audiences stunned. The play starts in a posh hotel room, where Ian, a crass journalist, and Cate, his vulnerable lover, engage in toxic power plays. Suddenly, war erupts outside—explosions shatter the room, and a soldier bursts in, raping Ian and gouging out his eyes. The violence isn’t just physical; it’s a raw metaphor for societal collapse.

Sarah Kane strips away all pretenses, forcing us to confront the fragility of humanity. The final scenes show Cate cradling a dead baby (possibly hallucinated) while Ian, blind and broken, eats dirt like an animal. It’s not a traditional resolution but a visceral punch—war reduces everyone to primal survival, blurring lines between victim and monster. The play’s power lies in its refusal to soften the horror.

How Does 'Blasted' Explore Trauma?

4 Answers2025-06-18 02:13:06

'Blasted' dives into trauma like a knife through the ribs—raw, unflinching, and grotesquely intimate. The play doesn’t just show trauma; it forces you to live it. The protagonist’s descent from a cynical journalist to a broken shell mirrors how trauma erodes identity. War crashes into his hotel room, literalizing the way PTSD invades safe spaces. Rape, mutilation, and cannibalism aren’t just shock tactics; they’re metaphors for how trauma devours humanity from within.

The second act’s surreal brutality—like losing eyes or eating a dead baby—shows trauma’s fragmentation of reality. Time loops. Language crumbles. The play’s structure itself mirrors dissociation, jumping from naturalism to nightmare without warning. It’s not about 'explaining' trauma but making you feel its chaos. The absence of catharsis is deliberate. Trauma doesn’t heal here; it festers. Sarah Kane’s genius is in refusing to sanitize suffering, leaving you gasping in its aftermath.

Is 'Blasted' Based On True Events?

4 Answers2025-06-18 12:01:21

The play 'Blasted' by Sarah Kane is a brutal, surreal exploration of human suffering, but it isn't directly based on true events. Instead, it draws inspiration from the visceral horrors of war, particularly the Bosnian conflict, which Kane cited as an influence. The play's graphic violence and emotional devastation mirror real-world atrocities, though the narrative itself is fictional. Kane's work is more about capturing the psychological truth of trauma than recounting specific historical events.

The setting shifts from a posh hotel room to a war-torn nightmare, reflecting how violence can erupt anywhere. While no single real event is depicted, the play's raw intensity feels uncomfortably real, as if Kane distilled the essence of wartime reports into a single, harrowing story. Critics often note how 'Blasted' forces audiences to confront the darkness within humanity, making its fictional events resonate like truth.