Everybody Else

The Kneecapper is quite an interesting name for a shotgun, yet it speaks volumes of truth.

On a more important note, what is fiction? It is merely the telling of an untrue story. Yet, why would one by compelled to create lies with absolutely no benefit? Imagination is a dangerous thing, especially when wielded by those with considerable influence over the general public.

Take, for example, The Davinci Code, written by Dan Brown. A "Number One Bestseller!" proclaims it's cover, which is fitting, seeing as it capture the imagination of millions across the world hoping to find the Holy Grail. Even yours truly, this pinnacle of cynical thinking, had to remind myself several times that the events never occurred, and are more than likely to be untrue. Yet, this amazing work of fiction managed to worm its way through my mental defenses, and enter my thoughts as something close to the truth.

If, for example, someone suggested that the Holy Grail was actually a person, I would not be as quick to doubt them, whereas before reading the book, I would have laughed at their ignorance, so quick to be lead to believe in internet hoaxes.

So my fellow writers, beware this considerable influence you hold over young, developing minds everywhere.




Stephenie Meyer.