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Futile Devices

   (2 reviews)
Genres: Fantasy, General Fiction, Romance, Thriller/Suspense,
Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance, Experimental, Mythic Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller

Luka and his best friend Devin, two resilient, homeless young men fighting to survive as hustlers on the unforgiving streets, face a life-changing moment when an enigmatic, affluent client crosses their path. This powerful stranger presents them with a jaw-dropping opportunity, an unconventional job that will challenge their friendship like never before. As they plunge headfirst into this rousing experience, they will face harsh scenarios, uncover buried secrets, and be forced to redefine their loyalty to one another. Will their relationship emerge stronger than before, or will their trials ultimately unravel their bond?
 

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Story Recommendations (20 members)

  • Action-Packed 12
  • Great Pacing 16
  • Great Characters 20
  • Character Growth 0
  • Dialog / Banter 0
  • Plot Twists 0
  • Beautiful Writing 0
  • Immersive World 12
  • Satisfying Ending 0
  • Fresh / Original 18
  • Counldn't Put It Down 19
  • Suspenseful 15
  • Gave Me Chills 16
  • Funny 6
  • Feel-Good 9
  • Heartwarming 0
  • Emotional Impact 16
  • Thought-Provoking 0
  • Romantic Chemistry 0
  • Smoldering Chemistry 12
  • Like 4
  • Love 10

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Cane23

Cane23 30,135

   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

Whenever @CasualWanderer82 starts a new story, I know I'm in for something that is anything but casual. The Futile Devices is no exception. Once again, the author effortlessly brings together mythology, theology, philosophy, and deeply human emotion into a story that feels both intimate and epic.

What makes this story special is that even its complex metaphysics always serve the people at its heart. The Creator, Mr. D, and Mr. Mezenga are not simply fascinating pieces of a grand cosmology - they illuminate Luka and Devin's choices, sacrifices, and unwavering devotion to each other. Like Dante's cor meum, their hearts become the true compass of the journey, carrying them through darkness until love itself becomes paradise.

For me, The Futile Devices is ultimately a story about hope. Love here is not a reward - it is a choice, made again and again, even when everything seems lost. In the end, it reminds me of Andersen's The Snow Queen: only a love willing to cross every distance, endure every trial, and refuse to let another soul be lost can finally melt the shards of ice and lead both hearts home.

It's an original story, yet unmistakably @CasualWanderer82's - layered in philosophy, grounded in psychology, and carried by characters whose emotional journeys are its true heart.

Response from the author:

My dear @Cane23 thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review. 

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