Human beings spend much of their lives trying to answer one of the most unsettling questions: how much of what happens to us is within our control?
Read MoreEpic fantasy is often regarded as more than just an entertaining genre. Yes, the genre primarily creates vast worlds of magic, prophecy, and conflict;
Read MoreFew themes shape fantasy stories more than the tug-of-war between fate and free will. From ancient myths to today’s bestsellers, writers have explored the question of whether our lives are predetermined or whether we shape our own path through choice.
Read MoreIt is a question most people wonder about at some point: would it be better to know how life will unfold, or to step into the future without certainty?
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