“The Afterlife of Holly Chase” is a novel that explores the concept of redemption through an allegorical retelling of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The story follows Holly Chase, a self-absorbed and spoiled teenager who dies shortly after being visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. She is then recruited by Project Scrooge, a top-secret …

The Mirror of Simple Souls is a work of Christian mysticism by Marguerite Porete that deals with the workings of Divine Love. The book is a dynamic conversation between the personifications of Love, Reason, and Truth. The mystic states that she believes there is a sevenfold annihilation of various components of the soul. They are …

The Purple Cloud is a science fiction novel written by M.P. Shiel, which was first published in 1901. The book is set in the future and tells the story of Adam Jeffson, the last man alive after a poisonous purple cloud covers the Earth. The novel is known for its use of allegory, which adds …

The Holy War is an allegorical novel written by John Bunyan and published in 1682. It tells the story of the town of Mansoul, which is besieged by the forces of the devil, and is later saved by the army of Emanuel. The novel is a religious allegory that uses the town of Mansoul to …

Lilith is a figure from Jewish mythology who is often associated with dark powers and the supernatural realm. She is mentioned in various texts, including the Bible, the Talmud, and other Jewish folklore. According to the Bible, Lilith was Adam’s first wife. However, she refused to submit to Adam’s authority and was subsequently banished from …

The Celestial Omnibus is a short story by E.M. Forster that is often regarded as a masterpiece of modern fantasy. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Cyril, who embarks on a magical journey through the countryside on a celestial omnibus. Throughout the story, Forster explores complex themes such as spirituality, imagination, …

The Lottery, a short story by Shirley Jackson, is one of the most famous and controversial works of American literature. It was first published in The New Yorker magazine in 1948 and has been anthologized many times since then. The story is set in a small village where the residents gather annually to hold a …

The Wave is a novel by Todd Strasser that was published in 1981. It is a fictional story that explores the topic of fascism and how it can take over a society. The story is set in a high school in California and follows a history teacher who creates a social movement called “The Wave” …

Behemoth is a creature that appears in the Book of Job, a book of the Hebrew Bible. The creature is described as a powerful and untamable animal that only God can control. Some scholars believe that Behemoth is an allegory for the earthly powers that are opposed to God, while others believe that it is …

“The Man Who Would Be King” is a short story written by Rudyard Kipling, which was first published in 1888. The story is set in colonial India and follows two British adventurers, Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, who set out to become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. While the story can be …