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2+ hour, 41+ min ago (958+ words) As Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 ends, speculations on the possible plot of Volume 2 have emerged. The Duffer Brothers have revealed something major'whose story will the next volume centre on. This shift reframes the fight for Hawkins, hinting that victory may depend less on brute force than on navigating Henry Creel's fractured mindscape. Fans are bracing themselves for a storyline that dives deep into Vecna's memories. This psychological battleground could hold the key to Hawkins' survival, and the revelations promise to be as unsettling as they are game-changing. Warning: Spoilers ahead. This article discusses Volume 1, along with theories for Volume 2. Now that most fans have finished Volume 1 of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, speculation about the next instalment is already at an all-time high. In a recent interview with Variety, the Duffer Brothers confirmed that Volume 2 will centre on Vecna's memories....

3+ hour, 42+ min ago (457+ words) Isaac Asimov was once criticized by Brandon Sanderson. Read and learn what exactly Sanderson said about the highly acclaimed I, Robot writer. Revealing his thoughts, Sanderson wrote that he usually acts against what inspires him rather than towards it. Further adding, he mentioned that if he comes across a perfectly written piece, I'll try to approach it from a different direction because I figure they've covered that concept. At other times, if an author does something that I thought could have been way cooler, then I will react I guess in that direction'I don't know if that's a reaction for or against. However, further discussing his views not only about Asimov but also another highly acclaimed writer, Stephen King, Sanderson mentioned that the Last Question author "had an overarching plot/universe.Per Sanderson, it was not only Asimov but also…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (464+ words) Jemma Redgrave is back in action in The War Between the Land and the Sea. Whovians considering skipping the upcoming spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea may have to think again following the latest tease from a major fan favourite Doctor Who star. In the Doctor's absence, UNIT's Commander-in-Chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) steps up to try to halt an impending attack from the Sea Devils in this five-part standalone story. Likened to Independence Day, The War Between the Land and the Sea explores a growing conflict between humanity and the ocean dwellers, who are enraged by the state of the sea due to the pollution and the climate crisis. To try and avert the looming international conflict, Lethbridge-Stewart and her team - in particular, low-level UNIT operative and unlikely ambassador Barclay Pierre-DuPont (Russell Tovey) - attempt to…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (843+ words) Social media aesthetics evolve constantly, and Instagram has taken the excitement to another level by introducing a Stranger Things'themed text style for Stories and Reels." Designed to mirror the series" dark, neon-red retro typography, this themed font gives users a way to take part in Season 5 hype with a unique supernatural twist. Whether you"re a fan of the Netflix series, someone who loves horror aesthetics, or a creator planning a watch-party announcement, this font makes your content instantly recognizable. This special update has brought two Stranger Things typography modes: one thick and bold like the official logo, and another outline-style text similar to the show"s intro animations. Both styles cover a red glow which is perfect for Halloween-style edits, and meme or reels." Before you jump into the steps, it"s important to know whether the theme is…...

8+ hour, 7+ min ago (1010+ words) During middle school, Natalie Lambert first watched Death Note, which kickstarted a lifetime of tuning into the latest anime she could get her hands on. Old favorites include Fate/Zero, Black Butler, and Kill la Kill. More recent interests are Hell's Paradise, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Tokyo Ghoul. She has also discovered a plethora of awesome [] Out of all the popular genres in anime, science fiction easily claims one of the top spots. Sci-fi anime cemented itself as a staple within the community since the 1980s, often cited as the "Golden Age" of science fiction anime releases, with plenty of iconic, genre-defining series released during that time. Titles such as Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Planetes, and Dr. Stone span a wide range of years, but all have attracted numerous anime fans with their compelling narratives rooted in the sci-fi genre. It's…...

8+ hour, 39+ min ago (388+ words) From a new collection of shorter fiction by Brandon Sanderson to Simon St'lenhag's new work, via a Stranger Things novel, December's new sci-fi features some compelling and intriguing offerings Netflix's adaptation of The Electric State. Author Simon St'lenhag has a new work out this month.Netflix In Edge of Oblivion, the world is on the brink of warShutterstock / Andrea Danti Shutterstock / Andrea Danti This science-fiction thriller follows computer scientist Mitch and his quantum AI Amie, both on board a space station tasked with protecting the US, with the world on the brink of war. But the explosion of an interstellar probe fractures space-time and leaves Amie and Mitch racing to save humanity before Earth is obliterated. Bethany Jacobs won the Philip K. Dick Award for the first novel in her Kindom trilogy, These Burning Stars. This Brutal Moon concludes the space…...

9+ hour, 40+ min ago (292+ words) The next episodes of Stranger Things release on December 25, with the series finale premiering on December 31. Naturally, every detail is currently being combed over right now, and viewers are excitedly theorizing over what could come next. Naturally, in honor of Jane Hopper herself, we've chosen to focus on 11 of the most exciting theories to date. To get a critical hit to win in Dungeons & Dragons, you need to roll a 20. The unexpected return of Eight means we have a combined score of 19 (Eleven plus Eight, Jane plus Kali). But Will appears to have the same kind of powers as Vecna, which would mean he scores as another One " a perfect score to get a critical hit and beat Vecna. If this is the case, then it's entirely possible Vecna is not the true villain at all. He may well have…...

10+ hour, 4+ min ago (485+ words) The final chapter of Stranger Things may be in sight, but the world it built is far from finished. With Netflix keen to extend one of its most valuable franchises, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have confirmed that a Stranger Things spin-off is officially in development. While details remain tightly guarded, the brothers insist it will not be a reheated version of what we already know. If you're hoping for an Eleven and Mike love story or a Steve and Dustin buddy series, the Duffers have already shut that down. Speaking on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, they dismissed rumours of character-based offshoots. "I've read rumours that there's going to be an Eleven spin-off, a Steve and Dustin spin-off, or another number from the lab," Ross said. "That's not interesting to me because we've done all that." In an…...

10+ hour, 40+ min ago (704+ words) From heroes who existed in classic Marvel Comics but never showed up in a comic book until this century, to some new teenage heroes, here are the most powerful Avengers heroes introduced after 2000. This eventually led to Killgrave taking control of Jessica Jones, which led to her battling the Avengers, only to be hospitalized when Vision almost killed her. She was asked to join the team at that time, but she declined. Eventually, Jessica Jones met Luke Cage, and they developed a relationship. This led to the two of them joining the New Avengers. Her power is mainly superhuman strength. Sam Alexander is a second Nova, a young man who gained his superpowers when he found a Nova helmet on Earth. Sam made his debut in Point One #1 in 2011, and then Nova (Vol. 5) #1 in 2013. He was trained by Gamora and…...

11+ hour, 35+ min ago (681+ words) If you're caught up on Stranger Things Season 5 (and if not, beware some minor spoilers), then you know one of the coolest moments is Vecna making his entrance into the real world. Our heroes spend most of the first four episodes trying to hunt him in the Upside Down, hoping to take the fight to the villain and end his bid for power. However, Vecna shows up and immediately begins wreaking havoc on military soldiers in a cool moment that had even cooler inspiration: the Duffer Brothers confirmed Vecna's entrance was inspired by Darth Vader's appearance at the very end of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. If you're caught up on Stranger Things Season 5 (and if not, beware some minor spoilers), then you know one of the coolest moments is Vecna making his entrance into the real world. Our…...