I think it's a mixed situation. While some genres of story books might be less popular, there are still many people who love physical story books and they haven't completely died out. It depends on the audience and the type of stories.
Yes, they kind of are. With the rise of digital media and e-books, traditional story books are facing tough competition.
Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is a great one. It tells the love story between a boy and a girl. Hazel, a girl with cancer, and Augustus, a boy who has had cancer. Their relationship is both heart - breaking and beautiful as they navigate through life, love, and death together.
Ghosts are a common element. Like in the story where Mary sees a ghostly figure in the attic. Another element could be strange noises, for example, the creaking sounds Mary hears in the old house she lives in. Dark and spooky locations such as abandoned cemeteries or old mansions are also often part of these stories.
Since I don't know the exact 'frozen stories' at Barnes and Noble, you can search for books on their website. Look for keywords like 'ice', 'frozen', 'arctic' etc. You might find some interesting ones like 'The Icebound Land' which could potentially be a 'frozen story' if they carry it. Also, check for any new releases with a frozen theme.
One possible explanation could be the lingering effects of the events in the main story. For example, if there were powerful energy releases or manipulations of some fundamental forces during the main plot, they might continue to disrupt the fabric of space - time afterwards.
The visual novel 'Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet' is extremely romantic. It's a short but very powerful story about a man and a robot girl. Their relationship develops in a post - apocalyptic world, and it's full of tender moments. 'Grisaia no Kajitsu' is another one. It has complex characters and their relationships are filled with love, mystery, and growth. Also, 'Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception' has elements of romance that are beautifully woven into its overall story of adventure and discovery.
One common theme is friendship development. Characters in the 'Loud House' might start as acquaintances and through various events in the fanfiction, their relationship sparks and turns into a strong friendship. For example, two characters who rarely interact in the show could become best friends in the fanfiction.
One characteristic is the focus on the journey. It could be across the ocean or to unknown lands. For example, in 'Robinson Crusoe', the long - term survival on the island is part of the overall voyage experience. Another is the exploration of different cultures. In 'Gulliver's Travels', Gulliver meets various strange cultures during his voyages.
In a love potion fanfiction, there could be a plot where a character creates a love potion to win the heart of their crush. But things go wrong when the potion has side - effects that make the whole guild act crazy in love. The story could then be about the main character trying to reverse the effects and learning a valuable lesson about true love not being forced.
Since I don't know the specific works of Maria Nguyen well, it's hard to say exactly. But generally, in a graphic novel, unique features could include a distinct art style, like using bold colors or detailed line work. Maybe her stories focus on a particular cultural aspect or a unique set of characters that are not commonly found in other graphic novels.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'the lament short story'. But usually, in a lament - themed story, there could be a protagonist who is going through a difficult time, perhaps a character who has lost someone or something important.