Examples Of Magical Realism

Shantali Mae Cross, a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Ancient Arts, encounters an impossible phenomenon during her night shift—smoke from the heating vents coalesces into the form of a cobra near ancient Egyptian canopic jars, showing her visions of possible futures. She sees herself accepting a promotion, arguing with a dark-haired man in a hospital, wearing a wedding dress, and standing at a graveside in autumn. Shaken by the experience, Shantali becomes obsessed with understanding what she witnessed, diving into research about serpent smoke divination practices. Her investigation reveals that others throughout history have experienced similar visions at crucial crossroads in their lives, but those who became consumed with interpreting and controlling their prophetic glimpses inevitably destroyed the very relationships and opportunities the visions had shown them. As Shantali spirals deeper into her research, she begins shutting out her boyfriend David, a fellow security guard who loves her deeply. When David witnesses the cobra phenomenon himself, he helps ground her in reality rather than obsession. Through her studies, particularly the warnings left by Dr. Amelia Thorne—a researcher who died alone after chasing similar mysteries—Shantali realizes the cobra's true message: choose love over fear, presence over obsession. The visions weren't warnings of tragedy but glimpses of a life fully lived with all its ordinary struggles and profound connections. When David proposes, Shantali chooses their real relationship over her pursuit of supernatural answers. She completes her research by writing a fictional novel about her experience, transforming obsession into art while helping future cobra witnesses understand that some mysteries are meant to guide rather than be solved. The story explores themes of choice versus destiny, the danger of sacrificing present love for future certainty, and the wisdom of embracing life's uncertainties alongside those who love us.

I licked her earlobe and whispered, "You're a good girl, Amelia. Let me corrupt you." She began moaning and said, "Please, please," over and over under her breath. I wanted her so badly, but I wanted to enjoy this moment even more. "I'm going to make you come, baby. I'm going to make you come so hard that you lose control of your body. When I'm done with you, you'll be a villain, too," I whispered in her ear. Adrian Chase was the King of DC and the most feared lawyer in the country. Laws bent for him, as simple as that. Amelia Hartley's quest for justice made her the target of one of the largest and most corrupt pharmaceutical companies. Their paths collide, and a dangerous attraction draws them into a web of desire and deception. They both seek justice, but Adrian is willing to break hell for it. Will Amelia burn it with him, or will she become one more pawn in Adrian's quest for revenge? Empire of Deception is created by Amelie Bergen, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Ren thinks summer season kept changing his life in more ways than one. Little did he know, there's still more in store for him.

Setelah mati dikhianati suaminya, Rosalin terbangun kembali di novel The Curse of the Crown sebagai putri Rosaline Dionne Baverly. Dalam novel tersebut, putri Rosaline merupakan istri dari pangeran Kilian, pangeran bertopeng yang merupakan tokoh favorit dari Rosalin. Siapa sangka pangeran bertopeng tersebut memiliki wajah serupa dengan mantan suaminya membuat Rosalin menggunakan segala cara untuk tidak mengikuti alur cerita novel. Tapi, ketikaKillian menunjukkan sikap yang bertolak belakang dengan mantan suaminya, Rosalin merasakan dilema atas keputusannya sendiri karena benih-benih cinta mulai tumbuh di hatinya untuk sang pangeran.

Scianna Alexandria G. Castañedo "I'm sorry, but with all due respect, we still have a patient and it's still working hours. We should not do the catching up when we're working." Ngayong nakaharap na siya sa akin ay kitang kita ko ang galit sa mga mata niya. You still mad at me huh? You still can't forgive me..

I was scheduled to die in less than 24hrs from now. And the person who conspires to put me out of my miserable life is the one who put me through hell. His hell. My husband. I didn't mind dying. I was rather happy to finally get this thing over with. You know, get over life. But just when I was ready to rest in peace, I met her. Her beautiful blue eyes glittered with tears bringing light to this moonless night. The cold breeze brought a shiver to her fragile tiny body. She looked nothing less than a porcelain doll, delicate and clean. But she scared me when she looked at me with hope. Hope to save her. I laughed at this naive little girl. How was I to save her when I couldn't save myself? Nevertheless, I extended my hand for her to take, and with some hesitation, she wrapped her whole hand around my one finger. First time in my meaningless life I felt a spark. Spark of life enlightened in me with her one innocent touch. She made me want to live a little while longer with a small innocent promise, holding me tight to live with her, for her. Cover by @Aphroditelivid

Trapped in a loveless marriage with Kendrick, Mickey spent five years of her life trying to earn the same love she reciprocated but instead of that to happen, she got a divorce while mourning the death of her parents. Five years later, Kendrick's business is on the line, and Mickey holds the key to its survival. What happens then? Will Mickey accept him after the heartbreak he had caused her or will she ignore his entire existence? As she weighs her options, one question haunts her: can she ever trust the man who once destroyed her and help him?

Amelia Silver was never meant to rule. Born to the dethroned Luna and orphaned young, she grew up under the cruelty of her father’s mistress and the scorn of her pack. Stripped of her birthright and betrayed by her own blood, she fled to survive, only to be thrust into a destiny far greater than she ever imagined. At Lunaris Academy, disguised as her cousin, Amelia becomes entangled with two powerful heirs: Ronan, the mysterious son of the Alpha King whose wolf craves her, and Lennox, the proud Alpha’s son who once plotted to use her for power. When secrets unravel and war ignites, Amelia must fight not only for her freedom but for the survival of two packs, caught between enemies who will do anything to destroy her. In a world where betrayal cuts deeper than blades and love can be as deadly as war, Amelia must choose, will she remain the pawn everyone thinks she is, or rise as the Luna and queen her people need?

If you started having hyper realistic dreams about a boy you've never met, living in a land you've never visited, your first reaction probably wouldn't be to leave home and everything you know just for the small chance of finding him, right? You would just convince yourself they were just dreams, and you were going crazy. I mean, no rational person would swim through a portal, enter another world, and discover not only is their dream boy very much real, but they have another soul mate anxiously waiting for the day you save their people and lead them in the new age. Right?

Serena Ravenwood was destined to lead her pack until a brutal kidnapping left her shattered and presumed dead. Rescued by Darius Thornheart, heir to a rival pack, Serena must recover both her strength and the will to lead. As their bond grows, an undeniable force pulls them together, revealing they are fated mates. But dark secrets from her past threaten their future, and a lurking enemy is determined to destroy everything. In a world where love is a dangerous risk, Serena and Darius must fight for their packs—and for each other—before time runs out.