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The Retro: Art and Death

The Retro: Art and Death

Arabella El-Gauri, seorang dosen kriminologi muda. Tidak banyak yang mengetahui bahwa Bella adalah pengidap hyperthymesia, atau Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM). Bella tidak dapat melupakan apapun yang terlanjur diingat otaknya, bahkan memori terburuk sekalipun.   Suatu hari, Bella mengalami kecelakaan yang membuatnya dapat mengetahui apa yang terjadi di masa depan dan masa lalu tanpa direncanakan. Kecelakaan itu juga yang mempertemukannya dengan Tristan Emilio Fariq, seorang Polisi dan Kapten Detektif yang ditugaskan untuk mengusut kasus pembunuhan berantai yang dijuluki ‘The Retro’. Singkat cerita, Tristan dan Bella lantas menikah, ditengah berjalannya investigasi kasus tersebut. 'The Retro', pembunuh berdarah tanpa satu mikroliter jejak darah. Seni klasik. Menjadi ciri khasnya. Lalu siapa, apa, dan bagaimana 'The Retro' bekerja?   Diluar dugaan, Bella Rupanya mampu melihat perlahan-lahan, samar-samar, siapa pelaku pembunuhan sadis itu dalam mimpi dan penglihatannya. Kemampuan ingatan superior menjadikan itu semakin nyata. Mampukah Tristan dan timnya mengungkap siapa 'The Retro'? Unlock the answer by read this story! ------ Hello, Readers! Selamat datang di novel ketiga Aleyshia Wein. Genre untuk novel kali ini adalah Crime, Mystery, dan Romance dengan sedikit unsur Sci-Fi. Seperti biasa, gaya bahasa cenderung teknis, dan istilah-istilah asing terkait kriminologi, seni, hukum, dan politik akan dijelaskan dalam notes Author. Harap bijak dalam membaca, karena akan mengandung unsur-unsur kekerasan dan 'inspirasi kreativitas' dalam menghilangkan nyawa seseorang dan penggunaan senyawa-senyawa kimia berbahaya. Disclaimer: Cerita ini hanya fiktif, tidak mencerminkan situasi, protokol, dan sistem sesungguhnya dari instansi yang diangkat. Penulis menggunakan nalar dan membentuk sistem sendiri untuk novel ini. Novel ini sangat TIDAK disarankan bagi pembaca dibawah 17 tahun. Semoga dapat menikmati alur kriminal dan romansa dalam novel ini. Jika berkenan, dapat memberikan masukan dan review untuk peningkatan kualitas penulisan kedepan. Regards, Aleyshia Wein
5.0
295 Chs
A Fallen Knight-Lost art of necromancy

A Fallen Knight-Lost art of necromancy

Severus, a handsome lad with a shy nature. He lived a life that could be called 'non-exisistent, his interaction with the opposite sex was more or less 'non-existent' as well, except for the crown prince's fiancée, Melanie. That too because both of them were childhood friends. But this didn't last long, because Severus— was killed. Previous life ----- Severus was the ex-general and Shadow Knight of the Rivera kingdom. He was a loyal and charming knight who performed his duties very well. Despite his looks, he lived in the shadow of Crown Prince; Maverick, but destiny turned its wheel and the Crown prince's fiancée fell in love with Severus. Betrayal, heartbreak, and jealousy surged inside him and Maverick planned an assassination for his best friend Severus. Severus died in pain. He felt betrayed and cheated by his own sworn brother but he accepted his fate and closed his eyes to accept death. The next moment he heard something earth-shattering. Nobody knows what Maverick told Severus but whatever it was, it questioned Severus's existence. “No, this can’t be true—” “Who am I?” “What am I?” “Who are my parents?” “What was the reason behind my existence?” Severus died while these questions remained unanswered. ——Present life—— Severus found himself resurrected, to his surprise, in his original body and within the same timeline. "It's only been a few days since I was assassinated, and I've been resurrected," he muttered to himself. As he contemplated his situation, he discovered newfound powers within him. He raised an eyebrow in amazement and questioned, "What are these powers?" Looking around, he noticed a bird perched nearby and couldn't help but wonder, "A bird? Why is there a bird here?" He observed the black raven and inquired, “This black Raven is known as Noworry, huh?” With this unexpected second chance at life, Severus was determined to unravel the unsolved mysteries from his previous existence. He made a solemn vow to exact his revenge. *********************** A new character is introduced in his new life; Noworry, a funny bird who becomes his pet, sent by Hades to help him. In this life, he will have no shortage of women who wish to accompany him. Starting from ghosts and mortals to gods, Severus will entertain visits from every existence. However, Severus didn’t ask for women. He was a man who believed that love can happen only once. Since his first love was unsuccessful, the word 'love' disappeared from his life. Will there be any girl who would bring love back into his life? Or will he remain as a monk for his entire life? Witness Severus's growth and troubles, on his way to unfold the various mysteries of the world and becoming a great necromancer. --- [I don’t hold any copyrights of the image above, it’s just a random image I chose. If you own this picture and want it to be taken down, just dm me. I will do it.]
4.7
236 Chs
Primordial Darkness Heretic Art

Primordial Darkness Heretic Art

The seal on earth preventing mana to exist on it was destroyed by a gigantic finger. It caused mana to flood the world and those who failed to adapt turned into mindless killing monsters known as 'fallens' The humans were overwhelmed by threats everywhere but soon discovered the mystical effect of the doors that appeared at the start of the apocalypse. The doors have the ability to repel fallens from coming in a certain range A year passed and heroes rose from the masses. The humans slowly learned how to wield mana thanks to the protection given by the doors However, after a year, what they thought of protection turned into their nightmare. The locked doors opened and stream of monsters flooded out from it As the humans built their bases centered to these doors, the sudden turn of event caught them off guard and killed a lot of them Caizher, a twenty-year-old man discovered a door different than others. The other doors are white in color but this one is black. There are also some fallens that approached it Instead of fearing the dangerous door, Caizher settled down near the door. As for the reason? To satiate his bloodlust and fight the fallens that approached the door But to his luck, when the door opened, it swallowed him. Caizher entered a world of darkness. An eye he was familiar with appeared and disintegrated his body However, instead of killing him, the eye took away his humanity and turned him into a lump of darkness What he thought of as his death turned into a blessing. He might not be a human anymore but he doesn't care. His darkness body is superior to all! Watch him become the strongest using the 'Primordial Darkness Heretic Art' that the eye left him ---- The world setting is similar to modern day earth but also a bit different The time of the first year will be a bit fast and will only slow down after the doors opened ---- Buy me Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/kencerussel Thank you!!
4.0
184 Chs
What are the characteristics of good art theft fiction books?
2 answers
2024-11-27 02:56
Good art theft fiction books often have a complex plot. They involve detailed descriptions of art pieces, which adds an air of sophistication. For example, they might describe the brushstrokes of a Rembrandt that's being stolen. Also, they usually have interesting characters like the clever thief or the determined detective trying to stop the theft.
Fictional Art Theft in Books: An Exploration
2 answers
2024-11-12 18:59
Well, in many fictional books, art theft can be a really exciting plot device. It often involves cunning thieves, elaborate heists, and a race against time to either recover the stolen art or to get away with it. For example, in some mystery novels, the art theft might be the central mystery that the detective has to solve. The authors usually create a lot of suspense around how the theft was carried out and who could be the possible culprits.
Can you recommend some art theft fiction books?
2 answers
2024-11-26 11:32
One popular art theft fiction book is 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. It tells an exciting story of an art heist. Another is 'The Da Vinci Code' which involves a mystery related to art and possible theft of a great work. There's also 'Stealing Rembrandt' which focuses on the world of stealing valuable art pieces.
What are some classic art theft crime fiction books?
1 answer
2024-11-23 10:49
One of the well - known ones is 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. It involves a wealthy man stealing a painting for the thrill. Another is 'The Modigliani Scandal' which delves into the world of art theft with a complex plot. And 'The Art Forger' is also a great read, where a forger gets involved in a web of art - related crimes.
What are the most popular books about art theft fiction?
3 answers
2024-11-15 17:31
The 'Thomas Crown Affair' is quite popular. It has been made into movies too. The character of Thomas Crown stealing artworks in such a suave way has attracted many readers. 'The Da Vinci Code' is also extremely popular. Its combination of art, mystery, and religious elements made it a global best - seller. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' with its complex plot including art - related crime has a huge fan base.
Can you recommend some books about art theft fiction?
1 answer
2024-11-15 15:25
There are several interesting books. For instance, 'The Art Forger' which is all about a woman who gets involved in art forgery which is closely related to art theft. Then, 'The Map Thief' tells the real - life story that has elements similar to art theft fiction. Also, 'Rogue Male' has a part where the protagonist is involved in some sort of art - related caper which makes it an interesting read in the context of art theft fiction.
How does art theft crime fiction usually create suspense?
3 answers
2024-11-23 15:41
Often by keeping the identity of the thief hidden. The reader is left guessing who could be behind the art theft. Also, by creating a complex web of motives. Maybe it's for money, revenge or just the love of the art piece itself.
Can you recommend a book about art theft in the underworld fiction?
1 answer
2024-11-13 20:48
There's 'Art Thieves: True Stories of the World's Most Notorious Art Heists' which has elements of underworld fiction in it. It details various real - life art thefts but presents them in a way that feels like underworld capers. It explores the motives of the thieves, the complex networks they operate in, and the lengths they go to steal priceless works of art. It's an eye - opener into the shadowy realm of art crime.
What are the common themes in a book about art theft in the underworld fiction?
1 answer
2024-11-13 20:42
One common theme is secrecy. The thieves in these stories have to operate in the shadows, hiding their identities and their plans from the law. Another is greed. They are often motivated by the huge sums of money they can get from selling stolen art. And there's also the theme of outsmarting the authorities, as they use their wits to carry out elaborate heists and avoid capture.
What makes a fiction book about art theft in the underworld compelling?
2 answers
2024-10-15 09:03
A compelling book about art theft in the underworld often has elements like high stakes, hidden motives, and a race against time. The villains need to be cunning and the heroes need to be resourceful to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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