Can stories be truer than truth? The tale of an author who tricked her fans into believing she was dead has shocked many people.
The author who came back from the dead
Can stories be truer than truth? The tale of an author who tricked her fans into believing she was dead has shocked many people.
What's happening?
In September 2020, fans of the writer Susan Meachen were shocked by a post on Facebook saying she had died. Now, more than two years later, Meachen has revealedShow that something, which other people did not know, is true. that she is still alive.
Meachen says her family faked her death, and has said she will not answer any questions.
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It is an amazing story - but a true one. And experts say stories like these have become more common.
Some think this is because social media is breaking down the line between truth and lies - and more people are making up things about their life online.
Can stories be truer than truth?
Yes! As human beings, we constantly make new versions of ourselves. Sometimes, a fake story shows how someone feels more than the true one.
No! We need to tell the truth so that we know we can trust each other. And of course, lies can never be more true than facts!
Keywords
Revealed - Show that something, which other people did not know, is true.
The author who came back from the dead
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Revealed - Show that something, which other people did not know, is true.