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storybook favorites

Upon looking through the storybooks, there were three that caught my eye. In no particular order, the three are: Ghost Stories: Where is Everyone?, Indian Horror, and Ramayana Counseling, Inc.. 


Firstly, there is Ghost Stories: Where is Everyone?. This particular storybook stuck out to me because I absolutely love ghost stories and all things creepy when it comes to reading. Along with my interest in the genre of the storybook, once I began reading the introduction, the subject matter was something I could more easily grasp and understand since the author brought in campus-related things. Also, the introduction was clear and made me anxious to read the stories that followed with the conspiracy theorist tone that it is read in. Overall, I thought the layout was a little plain and I did not particularly care for the way they embedded the photos, but there is a ton of creativity in the story itself. 



My next favorite is Indian Horror. This storybook has a similar feel to the previous one, but I like the writing style and overall plot of this one a little more. The writing in this one is absolutely beautiful and it is apparent that a lot of creativity went into creating this story. The introduction is flawless and mysterious, making me want to continue reading. The subject area is something I think a lot of people can relate to, especially if you're from a small town, which I am. Along with the great writing and plot, I like the design of this one as well. The diary entry look is really interesting. Although it is not as plain as the previous, I am still not a huge fan of the way the author incorporated the photos. 



Lastly, I enjoyed Ramayana Counseling, Inc.. This storybook does not have the same creepiness to it as the other two, but I like the almost reality TV aspect to it; it shows a lot of creativity. I am not familiar with the subject area, so that was a little difficult for me to grasp, but I would have really liked it had it been more familiar to me. Through the introduction, the story seems almost like a "where are they now" kind of thing, making me want to continue reading. The design of the storybook is simple, but it works. I think it is my favorite layout of the three. 



Two of my three favorite stories have a similar feel, being sort of eerie and spooky. I believe I would like to go that route with my own project.
(Image information: eerie, bare trees behind
fog obtained from Unsplash)
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