In a time where sick voices often go unheard, seeing Sophie tackle heavy topics through creatively refreshing means is truly inspiring. Heroglobin: Monster Hospital will be a fun action RPG experience, set in a fictional NHS hospital. Sophie has already made two games from her hospital bed, and now she leverages her extensive knowledge of the UK medical system to bring an authentic feel to the game.

Sophie is developing Heroglobin in partnership with Aisosa Ugiagbe, a talented artist and game developer. Aisosa (known as Pydrokid Sosa) is known for his superb manga art style, which he often fuses with the sound of London grime music in his games.

Heroglobin: Monster Hospital provides thrilling gameplay and sheds light on the real-life struggles of patients with conditions like Evan’s Syndrome and Sickle Cell Anaemia. The game does this through its charming narrative and engaging dialogue segments. The developers hope that their game resonates with players and fosters appreciation for the challenges these patients face.

The two talented developers hope that Heroglobin‘s release will allow them to develop more video games set in their stylised version of London. The video game landscape is dominated by Japan and America, so we can only hope that more British studios are inspired to produce quality experiences like Sophie and Aisosa.

At this time, there is no official release date for Heroglobin, but you can add the game to your wishlist on the Steam platform. Adding the game to your wishlist is an expression of interest that helps the development of Heroglobin to continue. Visit the official Heroglobin website for more details on the project.

Mere Immortal is a suspenseful serial fiction series, presented as a web novel

Over the years, Swift has drawn inspiration from thought-provoking stories such as Death Note, Metal Gear Solid, and Black Lagoon. The common theme among these narratives is their nuanced exploration of morality, presenting characters in shades of grey that prompt fans to question who is truly right or wrong. This exploration of morality forms the crux of Mere Immortal.

Mere Immortal is set in a world where a select group of individuals have been granted a level of immortality that shields them from succumbing to diseases or old age. These immortals can still meet a violent end, but their unique abilities deter most from attempting harm. However, such power brings far-reaching implications. Foreign governments perceive these immortals as political assets that the U.S. could leverage in warfare. And what transpires when these celebrated immortals succumb to corruption?

In response to a series of corrupt actions by the immortals, an organization known as Solace emerges to expose them and bring them to justice. Throughout Mere Immortal, readers will witness these two factions engaged in a tense game of psychological warfare.

As for its genre, Swift believes that Mere Immortal finds its place within Thriller, Action-Adventure, Technothriller, and Espionage categories.

How to read Mere Immortal

Readers can follow the chapters weekly on a number of websites, including the official Mere Immortal Website. There’s also Substack, Scribblehub, Royal Road, and Tapas.

For those eager to jump ahead in the story, a subscription to the Substack premium tier offers the chance to read several chapters in advance, before they hit free websites.

The Ultimate List of Places to Read Mere Immortal for FREE

1. Here at MereImmortal.com
2. Substack (premium chapters eventually unlock for free. Using Substack, you have the choice to read via email or on the substack webpage)
3. Scribble Hub
4. Royal Road
5. Tapas
6. Web Novel
7. WattPad

A Libraries Connected report reveals that nearly 60% of libraries are actively considering taking part in a “warm bank” scheme. Many of them plan to provide hot drinks and advice on managing bills. Almost 47% of them plan to work with local partners such as churches, charities, and community groups to support the vulnerable.

In a very telling statistic, only 4% of library leaders expect to receive any extra funding for this activity. That makes it uncertain how long they will be able to provide this level of support.

The Guardian has reached out to further library authorities and found that around 39 libraries (out of 79 contacted) are no longer charging adults late fees, in a bid to encourage people to use their services more and to help ease financial pressures.

The importance of libraries and why we should be supporting them

There was a time when I was suffering both mentally and physically. My health alienated me from my friends and family, who might not have understood the pressure I was feeling to perform at the same level as everyone else. During this time, visiting the library gave me an escape. Being surrounded by so many books—filled with wisdom, guiadance, and entertainment—provided a strong sense of nurture that allowed me to heal mentally. It gave me a new focus. Art and literature became the thing I could cling to and ignore my pain. The library is significant to so many people for this reason.

Libraries are important sources of learning materials, information, history, and truth. By providing free access to educational, news, and historical resources, libraries aim to keep the public informed with facts. The importance of this is plain to see as we live in the digital age of misinformation.

Furthermore, libraries offer a sense of community. Particularly for children and young adults. As technology continues to make our lives more convenient, lessening the need to step out and interact with people, it’s important that we still maintain a level of community and support. Especially when facing a crisis such as the looming cost of living spike.

The library is a resource that we have taken for granted. But now is the time to support them more than ever so that they can continue to offer warmth and shelter to the people that need it.

How can I support my local library?

Here are a few ways you can start helping your local library immediately:

• Sign up for a library card (this helps boost up their statistics and allows them to get more funding and resources)
• Donate books
• Attend their events
• Share the details of any events or courses that your library is promoting
• Keep an eye on any charity events or giveaways
• Support local author events
• Clean up after yourself (because cleaners cost money. And the staff is already overworked)
• Volunteer

These are just a few ways to help out your local library. Remember that although libraries are free to visit, every statistic is important for them when it comes to receiving more funding. So even small things like registering for a library card and following your local library on social media go a long way.

The more funding that libraries receive, the more they can help out the community during times of hardship.