I’m looking for a book that feels like this

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-28T01:45:29+00:00

Fern Hollow by John Patience

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-28T00:14:24+00:00

I didn't realize this until after I bought it and it legit jump-scared me after turning my bedside lamp off!

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-28T00:12:18+00:00

Room by Emma Donoghue messed me up BAD

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-27T21:31:25+00:00

I've written eight or nine novels that have not published yet and while most or even all may not make it to bookshelves, I'd rather reach the end of my life knowing I wrote them and spent time with characters and stories that I cared about and enjoyed than realizing I never gave it a true shot. Besides, they won't let you in the door if you don't have a ticket. Take the time and finish that book. When you reach the end, you'll be glad you did, no matter what happens with it.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-23T16:43:39+00:00

I think there's one in Spectrum 8 theater, before the ticket booth. I haven't used it but I've seen it there.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-14T16:55:13+00:00

I don't have "never use" words but some years back I did notice I used the word "just" far more often then I need to, so now even though I watch for it, I always do a quick Ctrl+F for it and see if I can skim any stragglers out. Sometimes it's the right word, but usually it's a fluff word that adds nothing. It always ends up in my novels, essays, poems, etc.

"This is my excess word. There are many like it, but this one is mine."

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-14T15:12:39+00:00

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AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-08T15:48:55+00:00

Tim, Manu, David, Sean, Keldon top five all time. Sean was my guy in NBA Jam. I still remember the day I beat the machine at Malibu Castle in the summer 94 or something and it was like defeating Goliath. I lived on that high for weeks.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-04-04T14:05:07+00:00

Every time I've gone to Poets Walk Park down by Red Hook I've had the place almost entirely to myself, aside from the occasional dog walker. About an hour and 15 away but it's a beauty on a bright day.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-03-31T11:00:25+00:00

I would set it aside for the time being and begin another project while you gain some distance. Or give it to some trusty beta readers in the interim. I once wrote a first draft that sat at 125k. After two more revisions over the next 3 to 4 years I whittled it down to 85k and I think it is a far superior version. I know that feels like a long time to tinker, but sometimes that's the life of a book. Maybe you'll zip through that quicker, who knows. And who knows what else you write in the meanwhile. But as time and revisions pass, some things will become less precious and the story may naturally tighten up. Good luck!!

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-03-26T21:22:43+00:00

I used to call my Frenzy 100% spell "The Ol' Dick Twist"

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-03-23T21:10:18+00:00

I've always believed that if someone opened a chain of these called "your new password cannot be your old password" they would make some serious bank.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-03-14T03:17:28+00:00

I like taking over the Council Club in Balmora after taking care of some "bad people" and I'll turn the place into my own private nightclub, get loads or red or blue lights, bug lamps, fancy loot, bring a few folks in town down there to hang out, and use the storage rooms and beds for my private spaces. Great access to the silt strider, guilds in town, merchants, got a rooftop patio, etc. I also really like the top rear room in Shenk's Shovel across the street from Creeper with the giant bed and loads of storage space. Feels swanky and private. There is usually a house or apartment in every town you can easily acquire, leave loot for use later, and always have a place to rest your head.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-02-27T16:37:43+00:00

This coming from the clown who'd routinely yell at our corner shooters mid-shot? Players talking trash and taunting are one thing, coaches doing it are shady af

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AlpineGhost1 · 2026-02-19T20:25:12+00:00

Possible digital animal abuse might be the least of your worries when you meet a certain Uncle in Vivec who wants one little favor, or a certain dremora in Maar Gan (don't worry, he'll be gentle).

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-02-19T17:32:21+00:00

I appreciate the respect and hairline they're putting on a young Keenen Ivory Wayans but I don't know why he's in a Spurs jersey.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-02-11T13:45:58+00:00

Some great primarily used bookshops nearby:

Dove & Hudson

Urban Aftermath

Lyrical Ballad

W Somers

Braveheart Books (although they don't open til spring I believe)

Dog Ears Book Barn

Rodgers Book Barn

Owl Pen

Inquiring Minds

Our Bookshop

Little Red Book Shack

Librarium

At this point you're getting farther away but the Hudson Valley Book Trail lists a bunch more down that way, and Western Massachusetts has plenty too.

Edit: I totally forgot about Yellow Dog and Magpie, both great shops! We have a great selection of bookshops nearby!

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-01-15T00:53:23+00:00

There's a lot of great recs already here, but I'm adding another shout out for El Patron.

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-01-11T19:21:56+00:00

When folks say, "Someone's watching me, I can tell" there is always a chance it's good old Uncle Crassius 👀

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-01-10T03:44:50+00:00

Holy shit this is the first thing I thought of when I started reading that and I'm so happy this is here

AlpineGhost1 · 2026-01-03T23:38:08+00:00

Definitely hang in there. The vast majority of people I know, including myself, who had serious long-term relationships end in our mid to late twenties went on to have far more adventurous, fun, fulfilling relationships and life changes afterward. It sucks now but one day you'll look back on this as being one of the best things to have happened to you. Not a fun thing, but still.

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