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Hiroshima

Hiroshima depicts the aftermath of the atomic bombing through intertwined personal stories, blending historical tragedy with intimate human experiences to convey resilience and the profound impact of war on ordinary lives.

Mated To The Nine-Tailed Fox

A story between a nine-tailed fox and a human who met with a tragic fate led by their descendants. From the very beginning of their story, they're already bound to meet and fulfill Kagome's curse at the right time. Amaya and Hiroshima are the victim. Kagome is the reason the entire fox tribe has been cursed to turn into a horrible beast every midnight and wild every full moon. But Amaya is the chosen one to break the curse since her body is where Kagome's spirit has been sleeping for a long time. Will they be able to escape their world and learn to love each other despite the fact that they are not the same creature?

87 Chapters

ELSA’S PACK

In a world where werewolves exist. Power is a dynamic factor between the five nations. Estonia, Andovia, Miletus, Hiroshima and Bulgaria. For decades now Estonia and Andovia have been the most powerful nations, historically providing the strongest werewolves in both size, strength, intellect, wealth and powers. But power must change tides. Bulgaria, a nation where criminals are sent to for punishment, where the scums of the earth reside, a nation identified as the weakest of the five by all. Elsa Oppenheimer, a promising child, is determined to rise above all odds to attain power. Losing her family widened her eyes to the reality and cruelty of society, this begins a journey that will change the course of her life forever. Elsa must create a powerful pack on this journey of vengeance and freedom. After breaking the record of being the first citizen from Bulgaria to be admitted to Sheffield Academy, she faces condemnation and attacks from all over. King Ragnar takes a questioning interest in Elsa and is bent on seeing how far she can go. This new interest creates attention for her both good and bad. The prophecy of a one Empire is perceived to be imminent. Will vengeance lead? Can she break the chains of power? Or will love be her death sentence?

27 Chapters

Alpha Nox

At just fourteen years old Lilac Einar made a greivous mistake. Using her ability, a magic forbidden by her kind, she commited an irreversible crime. Trusting her best-friend and the only boy she'd ever loved, future Alpha Nox Griffin, she turns herself in believing he'll listen to her side of the story. Nox Griffin's betrayal shatters their lifelong friendship and the budding feelings between the two. For her crimes, Lilac Einar is sentenced to a lifetime of servitude at the infamous Lycan's Training Camp, a place where only the elite are sent. From then on, torture, pain, and blood are all Lilac knows. Not a day goes by where Lilac doesn't think about her home, and the revenge she'd someday take on the people who wronged her. After four long years, Lilac finally finds her opportunity. She has many names to cross off her list, and at the very top is the only boy she ever loved: Nox Griffin.

9.8

339 Chapters

My Ex-Wife Gave Birth To Quintuplets

The day that was supposed to be her happiest turned out to be her worst nightmare. The man that she had dedicated her life to, turned out to the complete opposite of her expectation.On the eve of her wedding day, she learned that she was just a pawn in the man's game of raising to power. The man she had been proud to call her future husband did not love her one bit. She was supposed to smile and pretend that everything was okay when in real sense, her heart was bleeding to the extent that she could not breath.Having been framed by her husband's mistress for killing her unborn child, Ella was forced to leave the city or face life imprisonment. But after starting her life over, she realized that she was pregnant, because on their wedding night, the man who hated her had actually gone to her room and made love to her.***Five years, Ella returns with her five babies, ready to take on the world. But she never imagined that her little babies had a mission of their own, until a a man she thought she would never seen again stood in front of her and said; "Thank you for the cute babies darling, now, will you marry me?"

9.8

116 Chapters

Bound by her bump

Annie Davis was beyond furious when she was told she had been inseminated with the wrong sperm which belonged to a Billionaire who insists he wants to be in her life and the baby's life if she falls pregnant.........

9.8

43 Chapters

Accidentally Yours

When Shay lost her father at 16 years old she became the sole provider for her mother and brother. This meant giving up on her dreams of becoming an architect and working day and night to help support her mother. After many unsuccessful job interviews, Shay lands a job as the executive assistant to the CEO of one of the world's most renowned architectural firms in the world. Just when she believes her life is on the right track she meets a mysterious stranger while she's out celebrating her new job with her two best friends. One night passion led Shay down a path she never expected. Waking up next to the handsome stranger, in Las Vegas with a hangover from hell, a diamond engagement ring on her finger and a marriage certificate with her name scrawled next to another...Tristan Hoult. (Accidentally Yours: 151 Chapters & The sequel Love Me Again: 131 Chapters)

9.7

282 Chapters

How Does 'Hiroshima' Depict The Aftermath Of The Atomic Bomb?

2 Answers2025-06-21 03:11:03

Reading 'Hiroshima' was a gut punch, but in the best way possible. The book doesn’t just describe the physical devastation—though it does that with terrifying clarity—it digs deep into the human side of the catastrophe. The immediate aftermath is chaos: streets filled with burned bodies, survivors wandering like ghosts with skin hanging off them, and this eerie silence broken only by cries for help. The author paints a vivid picture of a city turned into hell overnight, but what sticks with me are the smaller details. People helping strangers despite their own injuries, the way time seemed to stop, and the lingering effects of radiation that no one understood at first.

The long-term aftermath is even more haunting. Survivors deal with invisible scars—both physical and mental. The book follows several characters over months and years, showing how their lives unravel. Some die slowly from radiation sickness, others face discrimination for being 'hibakusha' (bomb-affected people). The societal impact is brutal: families torn apart, jobs lost, and this constant fear of the unknown. What makes 'Hiroshima' stand out is its refusal to sensationalize. It’s raw, honest, and forces you to confront the human cost of war in a way textbooks never could. The aftermath isn’t just about ruined buildings; it’s about ruined lives, and that’s what stays with you long after you finish reading.

How Does 'Hiroshima' Compare To Other War-Related Novels?

3 Answers2025-06-21 02:27:26

I've read 'Hiroshima' alongside classics like 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'The Things They Carried,' and what stands out is its raw, documentary-style approach. John Hersey doesn't dramatize; he reports. The book follows six survivors with surgical precision, making the atomic bomb's impact feel terrifyingly personal. Unlike war novels that use metaphors or surrealism (looking at you, Vonnegut), 'Hiroshima' strips everything down to facts. It's less about battlefield heroics and more about ordinary people navigating an unthinkable aftermath. The prose is so stark it feels like reading a medical report—no flourishes, just radiation burns and collapsed buildings. That simplicity makes it hit harder than any fictional account I've encountered.

Why Is 'Hiroshima' Considered A Must-Read In Historical Literature?

3 Answers2025-06-21 11:22:30

I've read countless historical books, but 'Hiroshima' stands out for its raw, unflinching honesty. John Hersey doesn't just recount the atomic bombing—he makes you live through it by following six survivors. The way he describes the immediate aftermath, like the shadows burned into walls and people's skin peeling off, sticks with you long after reading. What makes it essential is how it humanizes statistics—we hear about 140,000 deaths, but through these six stories, we understand what that number truly means. The book also captures the eerie silence right after the blast, then the chaos as survivors realize their world has ended. It's not an easy read, but it's necessary to grasp the true cost of war.

Is 'Hiroshima' Based On True Survivor Stories?

2 Answers2025-06-21 07:11:47

I recently dove into 'Hiroshima' and was struck by how deeply it roots itself in real survivor accounts. The book doesn’t just recount the event; it immerses you in the raw, unfiltered experiences of those who lived through the bombing. The author spent months interviewing survivors, and their voices come through with haunting clarity. The details—like the shadows burned into walls or the way people’s skin peeled off in sheets—aren’t exaggerated for drama; they’re documented facts from eyewitnesses. The emotional weight of the book comes from its fidelity to truth, not embellishment.

What stands out is how the narrative avoids sweeping historical generalizations. Instead, it zooms in on individual stories: a doctor treating patients with no supplies, a mother searching for her children in the rubble, a priest grappling with the collapse of his faith. These personal angles make the tragedy feel visceral, not abstract. The book’s power lies in its restraint—it doesn’t need to invent horrors because the real ones are devastating enough. Reading it feels like walking through a museum where every exhibit speaks directly to you, demanding you remember.

What Inspired The Writing Of 'Hiroshima'?

2 Answers2025-06-21 00:19:31

John Hersey's 'Hiroshima' was born from a need to humanize the unimaginable. As a journalist, Hersey was deeply affected by the aftermath of the atomic bomb, but he noticed most reports focused on statistics and destruction rather than the people who lived through it. That's why he traveled to Hiroshima in 1946, determined to tell the stories of ordinary citizens. He interviewed survivors extensively, capturing their daily lives before the bomb and the harrowing moments after. What makes 'Hiroshima' so powerful is how it shifts the narrative from geopolitical debate to human experience. Hersey didn't just want to document history - he wanted readers to feel the heat of the blast, smell the burning flesh, and understand the moral weight of nuclear warfare through the eyes of a doctor struggling to save lives or a clerk searching for family in the rubble.

The book's structure was revolutionary for its time. Instead of a traditional journalistic account, Hersey adopted narrative techniques from fiction, following six survivors through that fateful morning and its aftermath. This approach was inspired by his belief that personal stories could communicate the bomb's impact more effectively than casualty figures. The writing is deliberately restrained, letting the survivors' words and experiences speak for themselves without sensationalism. Hersey's background as a war correspondent covering World War II gave him unique insight into both the military significance and human cost of warfare, but 'Hiroshima' represents his most profound attempt to bridge that gap between strategy and suffering.

What Critical Reception Did 'Hiroshima' Receive Upon Publication?

3 Answers2025-06-21 11:14:48

When 'Hiroshima' by John Hersey hit shelves in 1946, it shook readers to their core. The raw, journalistic style made the atomic bomb's aftermath feel immediate and personal. Critics praised its unflinching honesty—Hersey didn't sensationalize, he just showed six survivors' lives in searing detail. The New Yorker dedicated an entire issue to it, which sold out instantly. Many called it the most important piece of postwar writing, forcing Americans to confront what they'd unleashed. Some conservatives dismissed it as anti-war propaganda, but most agreed it changed journalism forever. Even today, its impact lingers in nonfiction that blends humanity with hard facts.