think piece thursday
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The Rise of Cozy Fantasy: Escapism or Rebellion? There was a time when fantasy meant world-ending stakes, chosen ones with tortured backstories, and pages soaked in blood, betrayal, and the occasional dragon fire. And while we still love a good high-stakes epic now and then, a quieter magic is on the rise: cozy fantasy. From
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In Praise of the Unlikeable Character (Yes, Her) Some characters are designed to be loved. They’re warm, kind, loyal, brave. You root for them. You want them to win. And then there are the others—the difficult ones. The ones who lie, manipulate, self-destruct, lash out, and make decisions so frustrating you want to reach through
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