Pulp Fiction is a term that is commonly associated with a genre of literature, films, and magazines that emerged in the early 20th century. It refers to thrilling and sensational stories characterized by fast-paced action, gritty themes, and often featuring crime, detective, or adventure elements. This style of storytelling originated in the United States and gained tremendous popularity during the 1920s to 1950s. The term "pulp" comes from the cheap, low-quality wood pulp paper that was used for printing these publications. Pulp Fiction stories were typically sold for a few cents, targeting a mass audience seeking inexpensive entertainment. The content often pushed the boundaries of societal norms and explored more taboo subjects, making them all the more intriguing for readers. One iconic example of Pulp Fiction is the eponymous film directed by Quentin Tarantino, released in 1994. However, the term "Pulp Fiction" existed long before the movie. In fact, Tarantino's film pays homage to the pulp magazines and crime novels of the past. Famous authors like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Mickey Spillane were pioneers of the Pulp Fiction genre. Their works, such as "The Maltese Falcon" by Hammett and "The Big Sleep" by Chandler, are considered classics of the genre. Today, the popularity of Pulp Fiction has not waned, and many contemporary writers continue to explore its themes and styles. Some modern authors known for their contribution to the genre include James Ellroy, Jim Thompson, and Walter Mosley, to name a few. Their works often continue the tradition of gripping narratives, morally ambiguous characters, and unexpected plot twists that define Pulp Fiction. If you are interested in exploring Pulp Fiction further, there are various online resources and websites dedicated to this genre. Websites like Goodreads, Book Riot, and CrimeReads offer curated lists of recommended Pulp Fiction novels and authors. Additionally, online marketplaces like Amazon and Barnes & Noble provide a wide selection of Pulp Fiction books in both physical and digital formats. In conclusion, Pulp Fiction is a captivating genre that has left an indelible mark on literature and popular culture. Its thrilling stories and daring characters continue to entertain and captivate audiences to this day. So, if you're looking for a thrilling read filled with action, suspense, and adventure, delving into the world of Pulp Fiction might be just the right choice for you.
Unsealing the soul, baptizing the flesh, seeking existence in this earthly realm! Bloody slaughter, stars shining, ascending to the pinnacle of pride! In this era, all hidden legacies within the souls of Earthlings will also be unsealed. This, perhaps, is the only hope for life! Mo Hui PS: Book club... Welcome everyone to join, adorable O_o
450.80 Million words | 2022-07-24 21:27Update
Cloud ladder takes nine steps, heavenly gates open. A journey of immortal heroes in the realm of technology...
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That year, the snow fell without a trace, and her entire family was exterminated, leaving only her to survive. That year, in the cold palace fire, her eyes were gouged out and she was buried in the sea of flames. That year, she swore to the heavens that if there was a chance for revenge in the future, she would make his kingdom restless and the stability of the nation difficult. In her new life, she was still the most favored daughter of the powerful family, in the prime of her youth. When they met again, he remained the charming prince. One person, one strategy, one cup of tea, dancing beneath the peach blossom tree. She kept her distance, focusing on teaching her younger brother, changing the trajectory of her life, and no longer following the path of her family's destruction. Little did she know, he continued to press on, repeatedly disrupting her calm heart. Xiao Dongli: Do you know that fate is predetermined? Shang Guanjingyu: Fate is made by people, we are destined to be together but not meant to be. She said, "I know the
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He possesses both literary and martial skills, and is a modest and elegant gentleman... She shines like a bright moon and radiates an elegant aura like a rare orchid... They were ideally matched, but their love was deep and fate was shallow, separated by the palace gates... He is the ruler of the land, with supreme authority, proudly overlooking all the heroes, but he has a tender heart... She is an ordinary woman with a complicated life, powerless in the face of destiny. The one she loves is out of reach, while the one who loves her pushes her into an abyss. She says, "I will never forgive you in this lifetime." Yet, in the end, she forgives him, because her heart had long fallen for him. Oh, the love of an emperor, so selfish... so burdensome... Burdensome enough for her to devote her entire life. Time passes, life dissipates, tears flow down her face. The past years become empty, as the world entangles her so deeply in its affairs.
142.79 Million words | 2020-08-25 02:07Update
The womanizing doctor, Qin Jian, went to the cemetery with his hiking buddy, Caihua, to listen to a female ghost moaning. When they returned, Qin Jian developed a strange ailment called impotence, causing him to convulse upon contact with women. Even more bizarrely, every woman he had intimate relations with would mysteriously die. With a black left hand and a fiery cloud mark, was he destined to be a lone star, leading a lonely and miserable life? Witness how Qin Jian unravels the fog, breaks free from a mysterious pact, and defies fate. This book has a slightly intense flavor, please refrain from criticizing if you do not enjoy it. Lao Deng appreciates everyone's support and kindly asks you to create an account.
575.22 Million words | 2021-07-25 14:09Update
The unwelcome son-in-law lives off his wife, the beautiful wife wants a divorce. Wait! Young man, don't leave, I want to rent you as my husband... Life is priceless, and motivation is invincible!
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Lost in a daze, she transmigrates into a noblewoman of a prestigious family? Well, that's a good background! The second sister in the family is wicked? Well, she'll defeat her! The fiancé is handsome and charming? Well, she has found a great husband! What? He dares to come and break off the engagement? She'll throw him away and seek a husband as a single noblewoman! Market trends? Hmph, she'll see how things go!
196.15 Million words | 2022-01-03 20:55Update
[["[Our] Creative Writing Contest at Cloud Rising Academy" Contest Entry]] [[King of Glory X Super Sweet Love, Focusing on Romance with Minor Focus on Esports]] Everyone knows that Chi Li, the best player and the ultimate handsome face of the KPL for three consecutive years, is an arrogant young master. He is so noble and arrogant that no one can tame him. However, one day, the official King of Glory platform released a voice clip from the ACE team's match. Chi Li's reply to Bai Mo was low and deep, gentle and refined, completely contradicting his usual cold and arrogant image! Everyone: ??? What's going on? That night, someone who accidentally dialed the wrong number posted a new update. @ACE_ChiLiV: Today marks [another] day of loving Mo Mo, and it's also [another] day that I want to confess to her. Instantly, the entire internet exploded, sparking heated discussions. Now everyone knows that Chi Li from the ACE team has a massive crush on Bai Mo, the support player he is paired up with on the team.
439.14 Million words | 2020-12-23 06:57Update
A young man who has escaped from the planet's black prison has a simple principle in his world: repay those who show him kindness, kill those who seek revenge, disturb his peace of mind, kill, kill, kill!!!
119.07 Million words | 2021-01-06 05:09Update
Hega Ning, who has just graduated from college, works as an intern lawyer at Zhou Wu Law Firm. He gradually develops feelings for the firm's boss, Zhou Xuan, who is already married with children. Wanting to avoid breaking up Zhou Xuan's family, Hega Ning leaves Zhou Wu and goes to Shanghai. Just when Hega Ning is convinced by his friend Irene to give Shen Liming a chance, he discovers that he is pregnant... Will Hega Ning's connection with Zhou Xuan end here or can they start anew?
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Recommendation for Chenchen's new book 'The Heartfelt Favor from the Emperor: Girl, Grab the Red Envelope'. She, carefree foodie, unexpectedly transmigrated into the fat miss with deep grudges. He, the first young master of a powerful force, a sly and elegant figure, chosen as a saint, but only bows down to her. With an overbearing crossing, her slogan is 'If you are sister's, don't move; if you are not sister's, leave it there for sister!'... Witness how a domineering foodie encounters a mysterious emperor, how love sparks ignite, stirring up a storm on the Lingbao Continent, how they love and fight, a love-hate relationship on the brink of life and death...
501.43 Million words | 2021-09-04 17:29Update
In her past life, she was the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. She enjoyed all the worldly wealth and glory: her family was prosperous, holding power in court, making her the most noble woman in the world. However, she also tasted the bitterness of life: her entire family was wiped out, she was abandoned and imprisoned, and in the end, she did not meet a good end. All of this was because the Shen family exerted all their efforts to assist him in ascending to the highest position of power. In this present life, she is still the legitimate eldest daughter of the Shen family in Wu and Yue. Watch as she is reborn, carrying the flames of revenge. With her extraordinary wisdom, she will destroy her enemies, save her family, and change her previous life's fate! Watch as she, as the legitimate eldest daughter, leads her family onto the unpredictable path of power struggles... (Thanks to the reader "Paper Falling ◆ Yunyan" for the beautiful cover image!)
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As a female coroner, Xu Chu can only solve cases by examining corpses due to financial constraints. Until one day, she stumbled upon the heads of the Three Law Departments and the Inner Court of the Da Zhou Dynasty. Watch how a female coroner joins forces with a powerful and influential prince to unravel a series of mysterious cases using her feminine intuition. The case of the sudden death of Mrs. Qian, the case of the hidden truth of Li's impersonation for twenty years, the case of the beautiful bones in Furong Alley, the case of the disappearance of a high-ranking official in the Da Zhou border, even involving the forgery of currency within the court, and even the case of the
111.56 Million words | 2021-10-30 21:09Update
Father's company is in crisis and forced to marry. After obtaining the marriage certificate from the civil affairs bureau, I realized that I was mistaken in my relatives and married the wrong person. Amidst treachery and estrangement, she forges her own path to success. Married to the wrong person, but married the "wolf" right, reveling in the night. However, what's the deal with this husband who looks like an angel in white? How did he suddenly become a high-ranking official?! Damn it! Mr. High-Ranking Official, how many more astonishing secrets do you have! When a shameless father comes begging at their doorstep, watch as Shen Xinyi deals with the scum and defends her own little world. Just as life started to improve, gaining fame and going international, devastating news arrives. When the truth about the mistaken marriage is revealed, will she stay or leave?
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Empress Jiang has always been scapegoated and never surpassed. When the imperial prince poisoned the beloved concubine using a poison she made, she took the blame for being envious and vicious. Before the old emperor's death, he tasked her with enthroning the young emperor and killing the old officials, making her the scapegoat for ruling behind the curtains. One day, she was stabbed to death by the righteous Prime Minister Gu, only to be reborn as a delicate young lady. She thought that rebirth meant she wouldn't have to take the blame anymore, but she never expected that more blame would be thrown her way... The Beauty's Palace cousin goes missing, and she is accused of plotting out of jealousy; the princess falls from a balcony, and she is accused of meticulously planning it; the young emperor is poisoned, and she is accused of being the culprit... Empress Jiang slams the table in anger and declares, 'In my previous life, I took the blame for the sake of the late emperor's reputation. You assholes think I'll take the blame again? Hell, you're dreaming!' Along the path of deflecting blame, she inadvertently captures the heart of the stern Prime Minister Gu... Empress Jiang: 'No, you killed me in my previous life.' Prime Minister Gu, a man of few words but exquisite appearance, silently hands over his heart. It's yours, and it must be~ A sweet and satisfying story, updates every day at 7 PM.
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Wanting to offer herself to her childhood sweetheart, she accidentally gave herself to his older brother, the powerful Commander of the Empire! How can she handle someone so formidable?! 'Marry me, and you will be the Commander's wife, the most noble woman in the entire empire.' 'Being Mrs. Commander sounds empty and lonely!' His eyes narrowed slyly, 'Do you think you will be lonely?' '...' 'Marry me, and your ex-boyfriend will have to call you sister-in-law every day, and your friend who had an affair will have to show you respect.' Hitting her weak point, she was a little tempted... and so, dazed and confused, she became the Commander's little wife! Little did she know, marriage...
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Hao Yi A human with superpowers and an exceptionally high IQ He learns the meaning of resilience in the face of setbacks Undergoes the baptism of war on the battlefield Realizes the value of life through death From a soldier to a national leader, he leads the fleet to exterminate the insect race, slaughter the star spirits, occupy resources, unify the human world, dominate the galaxy, and defy the heavens to become king! ___________________ Need your support, brothers, please give me your encouragement!
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He Jun: Where am I? Tyrannosaurus Rex: Roar... Primitive Man: Aah... Ancient Man: Wow... Future Man:... (PS: Too excited to speak) Alien:... (PS: Meaningless alien language) Prehistoric Civilization:... (PS: Meaningless prehistoric language) This is the story of an unlucky guy caught in the cracks of time, wavering between time paradoxes and history, struggling for survival without any superpowers or extraordinary abilities. PS: Do not mistake it for reality.
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I am an elementary school teacher. After attending a class reunion, I found myself mysteriously pregnant. It turned out that everyone who attended the reunion had died. In order to survive, I had to marry this ghost who was haunting me, and I had to... PS: Please click on the little star in the top right corner of the book for cookies. Clicking on it will allow you to login and add the book to your collection. After logging in, you can vote for daily recommendations, leave comments, and more, without registering. It's super convenient, so give it a try. Additional updates: Chapter on the jade pendant, Chapter ten on the crown. Author's QQ: [not provided]
571.15 Million words | 2020-08-24 09:59Update
[Rebirth, sweet love, pure and double, V, completed] "Madam, have you received today's love letter?" The cold and magnetic voice came through the phone, and Su Mu couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her mouth. Hmm, why has Bai Yucheng been acting so out of character recently? Could he have lost his mind? ...... Before her rebirth, Su Mu had unhesitatingly broken off her engagement with her fiancé, only to be deceived and lose both her wealth and her life to a scumbag. After her rebirth, she repented and directly eloped with her fiancé! After marriage, she looked at the man who was hunched over writing love letters on the desk and was speechless. This was definitely not the ice-cold sarcastic man she knew. How could that guy possibly write love letters? This is madness...
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