Genci Papraniku
School
University Of Memphis
Expertise
American & World History, Comic Books, Combat Sports
- Genci Papraniku has been writing for Grunge since 2022.
- As an addict for anything comic book-related, he loves consuming any type of media related to superheroes, especially Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and Captain America.
- An absolute nerd for combat sports and fantasy, Genci spends an absurd amount of time rewatching Muhammad Ali bouts and "Game of Thrones" episodes.
Experience
Genci Papraniku has been editing and writing in various roles for the last six years. After publishing his first short story in a local college magazine, he was able to put his writing expertise to use by tutoring fellow university students. After graduating, he continued to teach writing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kosovo for two years. Genci spent 2021 to 2022 working as an editor and writer for Sportskeeda, covering combat sports and WWE news, in addition to working as a private English tutor online. He spent six months training in Muay Thai in Thailand. In his spare time, Genci enjoys writing fiction and poetry.
Education
Genci double majored in creative writing and history and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2017. During his workshop-heavy course load, he studied under established authors such as Sarai Walker and Cary Holladay.
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Stories By Genci Papraniku
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Our favorite actors may play lovable characters on screen, but when the cameras are not rolling, some Hollywood stars are extremely difficult to work with.
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Controversial YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul seems to have made as many high-profile enemies as friends thanks to his antics both in the ring and out of it.
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In the 1800s, the Oregon Trail was used by thousands of settlers to seek a brighter life in the West. The complex history behind the journey might surprise you.
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At its height, the British Empire spanned the globe from Canada to Australia. The suffering and destruction it left in its wake is nearly unthinkable.
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Though they've devoted their lives to making us laugh, many of our best-loved comedians have experienced relentless adversity and heartbreak.
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Charles Manson has become synonymous with criminal insanity, and he wasn't alone. His cult of devoted followers had to follow a bunch of equally crazy rules.
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Infamous couple Bonnie and Clyde went on a crime spree from 1932 to 1934, gaining notoriety along the way.
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One of Hollywood's most glamorous actors, Elizabeth Taylor was married more times than she was nominated for Oscars. Some of them were tragically awful.
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In many ways the Gabor sisters were famous for being famous thanks to their wealth, celebrity, and many marriages. But they were icons nonetheless.
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World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
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The March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
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Muhammad Ali defeated the greatest fighters of his time and secured himself a legacy still discussed and lauded today. Here are 12 of his greatest victories.