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Frankenstein

Frankenstein is Mary Shelley's Gothic novel about Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a sentient creature, exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing god.

Thee And Me

Set in the mid-19th century, a masked benefactor purchases a supposed 'satanic' creature on London's black market. What he gets instead, however, is someone he never knew he would fall in love with, much less be loved back. As they both heal from the scars of their past, they find their fates are more interwoven than either would have ever imagined. *Contains themes from Beauty and The Beast, Phantom of the Opera, and Frankenstein* (I do not claim rights to the cover image)

16 Chapters

Alpha Brock

SIX PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR ~ BROCK : I don't believe in happy endings. I stopped believing in them right around the time the woman I loved left me for another man. Love nearly destroyed me once, and when I picked myself back up, I swore I'd never be that stupid again. If you never give someone your heart, they can't break it- so for years, I've closed myself off; never opening up, never feeling. Growing more bitter as everyone around me finds their happy endings. Then I met Astrid. She's annoyingly perky, infuriatingly beautiful, and seems convinced that her cheerful little-miss-sunshine act can melt the ice around my heart. Worst of all, though, is some part of me wants her- and a girl like that is dangerous in my hands. She'll give me every piece of herself, only for her to break when I can't give her anything in return. ~ ASTRID : My whole life, I've gone with my gut. I get feelings about things and people that others don't get, and I've been told that it's a special gift; that I'm an 'intuitive'. I've also been accused of being an eternal optimist, which is why I'm thrown for a loop when I get hit with a gut feeling about the moodiest, broodiest guy I've ever met, like we're supposed to be something to each other. Like we're connected somehow. Trusting my gut has never let me down before, but the more time I spend with Brock, the more I wonder whether my 'gift' has gone haywire. This guy has built walls around his heart a mile thick, and he's not letting anyone through. He's living his life in the darkness, and I'm a little afraid that if I let myself get too close to him, he'll steal my light.

44 Chapters

Alpha Logan

Aurelia - I live a pretty normal and happy life. But nothing exciting ever seems to happen. I was getting restless. I wanted something new. I wanted an adventure. I don't even know why I picked Camp Okwaho'kenha to spend my summer. But something told me I needed to go there. But now that I'm here I'm starting to think I bit off more than I can chew. This isn't the adventure I thought I would get. I wasn't ready for all this. I wasn't ready for this danger. I wasn't ready for these secrets. And I certainly wasn't ready for him… for Alpha Logan. Logan - I am the Alpha of one of the largest packs in North America. I have proven many times over that I am a strong and capable Alpha. I don't need a Luna. I don't want one either. I loved once and ended up heartbroken. I will never love again. The moon goddess however has other plans. I came to Camp Okwaho'kenha to put an end to the poaching on my territory. I didn't expect to find my mate. This is the first of the Bloodmoon Pack series. All books in the series can be read as standalone. Bloodmoon Pack: Book 1 - Alpha Logan Book 2 - Beta's Surprise Mate Book 3 - The Reluctant Alpha Novella - The Hunted Hunter Book 4 - The Genius Delta

9.8

70 Chapters

Chosen By The Moon

This book is authored by izabella W. "Mate!" My eyes bulged out of my head as I snapped up to regard the guy who is obviously the king. His eyes were locked on mine as he began to advance very quickly. Oh great. That's why he looked familiar, he was the same guy who I bumped into only an hour or two before hand. The one who claimed I was his mate... Oh... SHIT! *** In a dystopian future, it is the 5-year anniversary of the end of the earth as we knew it. A race of supernatural creatures calling themselves the lycanthrope has taken over and nothing has been the same. Every town is split into two districts, the human district, and the wolf district. The humans are now treated as a minority, while the Lycans are to be treated with the utmost respect, failure to submit to them results in brutal public punishments. For Dylan, a 17-year-old girl, living in this new world is tough. Being 12 when the wolves took over, she has both witnessed and experienced public punishment firsthand. Wolves have been domineering since the new world and if you're found to be the mate of one, for Dylan it is a fate worse than death. So what happens when she finds out she not only is a lycan’s mate but that lycan happens to be the most famous and the most brutal of them all? Follow Dylan on her rocky journey, combatting life, love, and loss. A new spin on the typical wolf story. I hope you enjoy it. Warning, mature content. Scenes of strong Abuse. Scenes of self-harm Scenes of Rape. Scenes of a Sexually explicit nature. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8.7

453 Chapters

The Alpha and His Contract Luna

Lauren's life is turned upside down when her chosen mate of ten years leaves her for his fated mate. A mate who had rejected him for a more powerful alpha With her arrival back in their lives, Everything is stripped from Lauren leaving her with nothing. Feeling broken and dejected she leaves, unable to bear the consuming pain of betrayal. Circumstances force her back and she finds an unlikely ally in Alpha Sebastian. A man who is both feared and Revered. A king without a throne, he rules both the human and wolf world. He is also her ex mate's nemesis. Theirs is an unusual union. He's too cold and she's not his type. Love is not in their agenda. So why does she get a thrill when he calls her his? and why does he look at her like she's his salvation? Turns out their enemies are the least of her worries. Not when the real danger is in the fire that ignites between them. The fire that could set them a blaze in love and passion or destroy them. Note: This book is a two in one. Book 1: The Alpha And His Contract Luna Book 2: The Alpha And His Chosen Mate

9.8

307 Chapters

Shifted Fate

Amy was the luna of her pack, growing a pup in her stomach when the alpha betrayed her and took her life, and that of her pup. When she woke up six years earlier she decided to change everything. Revenge would be something she focused on.

9.7

655 Chapters

How Do Fans React To The I Frankenstein Movie Review?

3 Answers2025-09-27 03:18:05

The reactions to 'I, Frankenstein' have been quite the spectacle! You see, I was super hyped for the movie after seeing the trailers. The visuals were striking, and the idea of a modern twist on the classic 'Frankenstein' monster captured my imagination! When I checked out the reviews, though, I couldn’t help but notice this massive divide among fans. Some folks were grinning ear to ear, appreciating the unique take on the source material and enjoying the action scenes. They felt like it brought a fresh light to the Frankenstein mythos, combining gothic themes with an urban fantasy twist. You could almost feel their excitement pulsating through the screens!

Conversely, others were less forgiving. It’s almost amusing how passionate the negative reviews were! People were throwing around phrases like ‘disappointment’ and ‘wasted potential’ faster than you could say 'adaptation'. Many fans were bummed that the movie strayed so far from Mary Shelley’s original tale, feeling that the character of Frankenstein deserved a more nuanced treatment rather than the action-oriented approach. The movie’s premise felt somewhat jumbled to them; they expected depth and philosophy, not just plot devices and CGI explosions.

It really caught me off guard witnessing these contrasting opinions. Personally, I think there is some merit to the flick. It’s not a classic by any means, but it certainly provides an entertaining watch if you're in the mood for something fun and thrilling. I guess that’s just the beauty of fandom—every opinion matters, and they are so varied!

How Faithful Is Frankenstein Junji Ito To Mary Shelley'S Novel?

2 Answers2025-08-26 01:35:13

I dove into Junji Ito's 'Frankenstein' expecting a faithful retelling and I got something that sits comfortably between reverent adaptation and full-on Ito-ized horror. The bones of Mary Shelley's novel are absolutely there: Victor Frankenstein's obsessive ambition, the creature's lonely intelligence, the tragic chain of deaths, and the moral questions about creation and responsibility. Junji Ito preserves the novel's structure enough that if you know the original you'll recognize the major beats — creation, rejection, the creature's education and pleas for companionship, Victor's promise and regret, and the final chase across frozen landscapes.

Where Ito departs, though, is how he translates prose into the visual language he's famous for. He leans hard into body horror and grotesque design in places where Shelley left room for imagination. Scenes that in the book are described with philosophical introspection become visceral panels that force you to stare at the physicality of the monster and the horror of what was done to — and by — him. That doesn't erase Shelley's themes; if anything, it amplifies them. The idea of responsibility for your creations, the moral loneliness of scientific pursuit, and the creature's heartbreaking plea for empathy are all emphasized, but through faces, contortions, and moments of dread that only manga can deliver.

Ito also rearranges pacing and adds visual flourishes that aren't in the novel. He compresses some internal monologues and expands certain encounters into extended, nightmarish sequences. The creature's eloquence and suffering remain, but Ito gives those emotional beats a different texture — less Romantic prose, more visual shock and prolonged silence. If you love Shelley's language, you might miss the lyrical passages, but if you appreciate how images can translate philosophical dread into immediate sensation, Ito's version is a powerful companion piece. I found myself thinking of 'Uzumaki' while reading: the cosmic weirdness is different in subject but similar in how it makes ordinary things (a body, a stitched face) into a symbol of existential terror. Read both versions if you can; they dialogue with each other in a way that deepens the story rather than just retelling it.

Does Frankenstein Junji Ito Change The Novel'S Original Ending?

3 Answers2025-08-26 14:59:00

I got pulled into Junji Ito's 'Frankenstein' because I adore how he turns psychological dread into full-on visceral panels. Reading his version, I felt the book's bones—Victor's guilt, the creature's loneliness, the Arctic chase—were all there, but the way it lands is different. Ito doesn't rewrite the moral core or flip the novel's ending on its head; Victor still collapses under the consequences of his obsession and the creature still confronts its creator and ultimately retreats into isolation. What changes is the presentation: the epistolary frame of the original gets tightened, Walton's role is reduced, and the final moments are shown with Ito's signature grotesque clarity that makes the bleakness feel louder.

The manga compresses and intensifies scenes, so some conversations are shorter and some encounters are expanded visually. Ito adds panels that linger on bodily horror and expression, which gives the creature more haunting physical presence than prose alone can. The philosophical resignation of the creature—its grief and resolve—remains, but Ito leans into atmosphere and imagery rather than long reflective monologues. If you love the novel for its themes, you'll recognize the ending; if you love Ito for jolting imagery, you'll find the emotional beats amplified. I walked away wanting to reread Mary Shelley's text immediately after, because the two complement each other in a deliciously unsettling way.

Is A Frankenstein Junji Ito Anime Adaptation Officially Announced?

3 Answers2025-08-26 23:53:19

I’ve been obsessively refreshing feeds about Junji Ito news more often than I’d like to admit, and here’s the scoop from what I’ve seen up to mid‑2024: there hasn’t been an official announcement for an anime adaptation specifically of Junji Ito’s take on 'Frankenstein'.

If you’ve been binging adaptations of his work, you probably remember actual anime projects like the 'Junji Ito Collection' from 2018 and the Netflix anthology 'Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre' in 2023 — those were real, studio‑backed things. But a standalone 'Frankenstein' anime tied to Ito? No green light from studios or production committees that I can point to with certainty. What you’ll mostly find are fan posts, hopeful rumors, and fan art imagining Ito’s monstrous aesthetic applied to Mary Shelley’s classic.

If you want to be absolutely sure in real time, I check a couple of places: Junji Ito’s official social feeds, the publisher’s announcements (English publishers often repost big news), and reputable outlets like 'Anime News Network' or Crunchyroll’s news pages. I follow a couple of anime news accounts that aggregate press releases — they ping me faster than any friend when something new drops. For now, I’m half hoping a studio snaps up a Junji‑styled 'Frankenstein' because the visual potential is insane, but until a press release shows up, it’s wishful thinking and fan hype. I’ll be waiting with popcorn and a flashlight under the blankets.

Which Quotes From Mary Shelley'S Frankenstein Define The Monster?

2 Answers2025-08-30 05:16:18

There's this scene that always sticks with me — not because it's dramatic in a loud way, but because it's heartbreaking and quietly explosive. Reading the monster's speech in 'Frankenstein' late at night once made me pause the audiobook and sit in silence. He describes himself with a clarity that both frightens and moves you: 'I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend.' That line, to me, is the core. It flips the usual monster story: he's not evil by birth but by experience. The sentence is short and brutal, and it forces you to reckon with cause and effect — neglect begets violence, and language itself shows his moral self-awareness.

Another moment that defines him is when he confronts his creator: 'I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.' The biblical echo does so much work here. He's claiming a position that should have been one of kinship and gratitude, and instead he is cast out. That comparison to Adam and Satan wraps up his identity crisis: made to be a person, treated like a monster. Adding to that is his bitter oath — 'Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live?' — which exposes the rawness of abandonment. There's grief under the fury.

He also reveals his methodical, almost intellectual side: his self-education, learning language, philosophy, and human emotion, then turning that knowledge into a mirror held up to Victor. Lines like 'If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear' (which he states in different phrasings depending on the edition) show strategic thinking — he's not pure rage; he's bargaining with reality and trying to force recognition. And then there's Victor's own warning: 'Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge...' That quote doesn't define the monster directly, but it frames him — the creature is the living consequence of Victor's overreach.

So when I think of defining quotations, I keep returning to the monster's own voice — his declarations of benevolence corrupted, his Adam/Satan self-image, and his resolve to inspire fear if not love. Those passages make him vivid: eloquent, intelligent, lonely, furious, and, devastatingly, human.

How Does Mary Shelley'S Frankenstein Reflect Its Author'S Life?

2 Answers2025-08-30 04:05:53

Reading 'Frankenstein' felt like opening a scrapbook of a life that was messy, brilliant, and painfully lonely. I got hooked not just by the gothic chills but by how much of Mary Shelley's own story is braided through the novel. She was the daughter of two radical thinkers — a mother who championed women's rights and a father steeped in political philosophy — and that intellectual inheritance shows up in the book's fierce moral questions about responsibility, society, and the limits of reason. At the same time, Mary lost her mother in childbirth and then endured exile, scandal, and the almost continuous grief of losing children; those losses echo in Victor Frankenstein's creation and abandonment of a being who never had a family or a mother to teach him compassion.

One thing that always grabs me is how often the novel circles around creation and parenthood. Victor's scientific daring reads like a darker mirror of Mary’s own experience being born into an experimental social world — her parents challenged conventions, and she grew up amid the fallout. The Creature’s eloquence and yearning for acceptance reflect Mary’s sense of social vulnerability as an illegitimate child and as a woman writing in a male-dominated literary circle. The fact that the creature learns language and quotes 'Paradise Lost' and other canonical texts feels like a comment on who gets to tell stories and who gets excluded. Also, the 1816 Geneva summer — the famous gloomy, rainy months when Mary conceived the idea — is more than lore: the volcanic 'Year Without a Summer' and the atmosphere of doom seep into the book’s weather and landscape, making nature both sublime and ominous.

I also like to think about the science and the politics threaded through the pages. Mary watched the exhilaration and terrors of early scientific experiments — galvanism, radical philosophies, and the optimism of the Enlightenment — and she translated that into a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition. The novel isn’t just horror for thrills; it’s a critique of hubris, an exploration of a motherless world, and a meditation on grief and exile. When I reread certain scenes, like the Creature confronting his maker or the lonely letters from Walton, I feel Mary sitting in that cramped Swiss room, young and grieving, sharpening every line into a kind of survival. Her life informs the novel’s tenderness and its cruelty, and that blend keeps me coming back to it with new questions each time.

What Lisa Frankenstein Fanfics Delve Into Lisa'S Guilt And The Creature'S Devotion?

4 Answers2025-11-20 06:54:06

I recently stumbled upon a hauntingly beautiful fanfic titled 'Scarlet Threads' on AO3 that explores Lisa's guilt in excruciating detail. The author paints her remorse as this visceral, all-consuming force—every time she looks at the Creature, she sees the weight of her choices. His devotion isn't just blind loyalty; it's layered with quiet understanding, almost as if he absorbs her pain to shield her. The fic uses flashbacks to contrast her initial desperation with her present turmoil, making the emotional payoff devastating.

Another standout is 'Grafted in Shadow,' where the Creature's devotion borders on worship. Lisa's guilt manifests in nightmares, and he stitches her broken thoughts back together with his own fractured humanity. The prose is raw, alternating between Lisa's choked apologies and his wordless acts of service—like bringing her dead flowers because he remembers she once called them pretty. The dynamic feels less like redemption and more like two ghosts haunting each other mercifully.

Which Lisa Frankenstein Works Rewrite Their Romance With Gothic Horror Tropes?

4 Answers2025-11-20 11:11:34

I recently stumbled upon this wild 'Lisa Frankenstein' rewrite that blends gothic horror with romance in such a chillingly beautiful way. The author reimagines Lisa as a Victorian-era necromancer, her love for the creature drenched in candlelit rituals and whispered incantations. The slow burn is agonizing—every touch leaves frostbite, every kiss tastes like grave soil. It’s not just spooky; it’s deeply melancholic, with the creature’s patchwork heart literally rotting as Lisa fights to keep him 'alive.' The gothic elements aren’t just backdrop; they’re woven into the romance itself. The fic uses haunted mirrors as metaphors for their fractured identities, and Lisa’s obsession mirrors 'Frankenstein'’s original themes but with a romantic desperation that’s utterly addictive.

Another standout is a fic where the creature is actually a vengeful spirit bound to Lisa through a cursed locket. Their romance unfolds through eerie flashbacks to his past life, and the horror comes from Lisa slowly losing her sanity as she merges with his spectral world. The prose is lush with gothic imagery—midnight séances, blood-written love letters, and a climax where Lisa chooses to become undead just to stay with him. It’s the kind of story that lingers like a ghost long after reading.

What Lisa Frankenstein Stories Blend Dark Humor With Their Tragic Love Story?

4 Answers2025-11-20 17:52:46

'Graveyard Smiles,' where Lisa's undead lover keeps losing body parts comically, but the emotional core is devastating—she stitches him back together while mourning the life they can't have. The writer nails the balance between slapstick (think misplaced eyeballs rolling into soup) and genuine grief.

Another gem, 'Rot & Roses,' uses absurdist dialogue to contrast Lisa's macabre reality. Her monster brings her severed fingers as 'flowers,' and she deadpans about vase choices. It shouldn't work, but the underlying tragedy of their doomed connection hits harder because of the laughs. The best stories weaponize humor to make the pain sharper, like sugarcoating a pill you still choke on.

Can I Read Frankenstein The 1818 Text As An Online Novel?

3 Answers2025-11-17 13:43:39

Good news — you absolutely can read 'Frankenstein' (the 1818 text) online, and usually for free. The novel is in the public domain, so a bunch of reputable digital libraries host the 1818 version in multiple formats: HTML for quick browser reading, EPUB or MOBI for e-readers, PDF if you want a printable copy, and even audiobooks through volunteer projects. I often grab an EPUB to read on my phone and then switch to a scanned facsimile when I want to see original page layout or marginalia. If you care about the textual history (and I do — the 1818 and 1831 versions are different beasts), look specifically for the label '1818 text' or for scholarly editions that say they reproduce the 1818 edition. Those scholarly editions will flag emendations and variants, which is great if you like comparing how Mary Shelley revised phrasing and tone later on. For casual reading, any edition that clearly states it presents the 1818 text will do; for study, pick an annotated edition so the footnotes and introductions explain differences and historical context. Practical tip: check the file type before downloading — EPUB for reading apps, PDF if you want a faithful page image, and MP3 or other audio formats if you want to listen. I love switching between the crisp, unapologetic voice of the 1818 pages and a companion commentary that teases out philosophical and Gothic layers. It’s one of those books that keeps giving every time I come back to it.