Foreordained by Antonio Hope (2017)
The novel revolves around a young woman's life, which is marked by a series of events that seem to be predetermined. She meets her future husband at a party and they get married soon after. However, their relationship is complicated due to his infidelity. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the protagonist's life is not as free-willed as she thought. Her choices are influenced by societal expectations and her own desires. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, and the constraints placed on women in a patriarchal society. The narrative is non-linear, jumping back and forth in time to reveal the events that led up to the protagonist's current situation.
By Antonio Hope · First published 2017 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction · 4,232 words
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"I don't say," observed the Colonel, "that limited liability companies haven't great advantages. In fact, I'm a director myself -- it's a big grocery -- and draw three hundred a year -- a very welcome addition to my half-pay -- and, for all I know, I may supply some of you fellows with your morning bacon. If I do, it just exemplifies the point I was about to make; which is this -- When it comes to limited companies, you never know who anybody is. I could tell you a little story to illustrate that; it's rather a sad one, though."
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Foreordained is listed on Textopian as a short story by Antonio Hope, dated 2017 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Antonio Hope
- Date: 2017 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romance
- Length: 4,232 words
- Structure: 1 section, 48 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title 'FOREORDAINED' suggests a predetermined event or outcome, a common theme in mystery novels where the conclusion of the plot is generally pre-established but revealed progressively through a series of clues.
- Thriller — The concept of 'foreordination' often implies suspenseful situations or thrilling events that are destined to occur, which aligns closely with the thriller genre.
- Science Fiction — The idea of predetermined events can be associated with science fiction, particularly in sub-genres dealing with fate, destiny or time-travel where future events are already defined.
- Religious Fiction — The term 'foreordained' is often used in religious contexts to express predestination or divine will, which would suit a religious fiction narrative.
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Dystopian · Science Fiction · Futuristic · Post-Apocalyptic · Technology · Society · Humanity · Morality · Ethics · Philosophy · Politics · Power