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Speculative fiction: A genre of imagination, fear, and hope

Speculative fiction: A genre of imagination, fear, and hope

Speculative fiction encompasses a wide range of subgenres, each with its own unique conventions. From myths to dystopias, it has always ventured beyond the ordinary to explore “what if” scenarios.

Psychometry in fiction: Token-object reading in storytelling

Psychometry in fiction: Token-object reading in storytelling

Despite skepticism, psychometry fascinates in books, films, and TV. It connects characters across time and space while adding depth and mystery to a story.

Psychometry: Notable practitioners and scientists

Psychometry: Notable practitioners and scientists

Throughout history, individuals believed themselves to possess the ability to ‘read’ an object. These spiritualists, mystics, and scientists-turned-believers shaped the understanding of psychometry.

The power of psychometry: An introduction to token object reading

The power of psychometry: An introduction to token object reading

Some people believe objects carry traces of the people who touched them. Psychometry explores the idea that objects can absorb and store energy, and thus offer glimpses into hidden stories and emotions.

Seeing the unseen: Aura vision in fiction

Seeing the unseen: Aura vision in fiction

What if you could see someone’s emotions before they said a word? That’s the idea behind aura vision—a paranormal ability that blurs the line between emotion and energy, perception and intuition.

Jack Reacher: Fighting for justice or vengeance?

Jack Reacher: Fighting for justice or vengeance?

Author SK Alexander discusses Jack Reacher's moral ambiguity. Is the protagonist of Amazon’s adaptation of Lee Child’s novels a hero or villain?

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