Gabriela Tone
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I’ve always had a strong interest in psychology. I’m fascinated by how the mind works, why we feel the way we do, and how our past shapes us. I enjoy reading about human behavior, emotional health, and personal growth.
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The Papal Void: What Happens After the Pope's Death?
The Possible Aftermath of the Pope's Death Politics, Religiosity, and the Web of Falsehoods The death of a pope, as one of the most significant events in the Roman Catholic Church, carries with it a host of implications that stretch far beyond the religious realm. The papacy is not just a spiritual office; it is deeply entwined with politics, global diplomacy, and the intricate fabric of religious and cultural identity. The process of succession, the political maneuvering involved, the role of the Church in global affairs, and the rampant spread of misinformation are all factors that will undoubtedly shape the aftermath of a pope's death.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Interview
Clever Marketing
Clever marketing has a powerful impact on our spending habits, often leading us to make purchases we don't truly need or can’t afford. It taps into our emotions, desires, and insecurities to persuade us to part with our money. While marketing can help introduce us to useful products, it can also create a false sense of urgency, manipulate our self-perception, and cause us to make decisions that are more about what’s “trendy” than what’s actually beneficial for us financially. Here's how clever marketing often makes us broke:
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Journal
The Seeds of Light
The Seeds of Light Long ago, before steel ruled the earth and cities choked the skies, there was a land cloaked in lush green and kissed by golden sunlight. It was a world untouched by human greed—a place called **Zarava**. In Zarava, life blossomed not just in form, but in purpose. Every leaf, every stream, every creature had a role in keeping the land in harmony.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Longevity
The Woman in Me
The Woman in Me A Journey of Wild Hearts and Quiet Strength If someone told me at sixteen that life would take me from a small town with one traffic light to dancing barefoot in Moroccan deserts, I would’ve laughed and said, *“Only in the movies.”*
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Humans
Beneath the Veil
Beneath the Veil There is a place deeper than any diver has ever gone, deeper than the wrecks, deeper than the trenches, deeper even than light itself dares to travel. There, beneath the crushing pressure and infinite blue, lies **Aequoris**—the lost underwater kingdom of wonders.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Fiction
The Man who Walked on Water
The Man Who Walked on Water In a small coastal village nestled between the cliffs and the sea, there lived an old man named Elias. He was a quiet soul with weathered skin, eyes like stormy skies, and hands shaped by decades of work. Most of the villagers thought he was odd—kind, but odd. He spoke little, lived alone in a small cottage near the shore, and walked with a slow but purposeful stride, as though following the rhythm of something only he could hear.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Motivation
The Fall of Elias Quinn
Absolutely. Here’s an emotional, character-driven story based on the timeless theme: **"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."** This version is grounded in modern realism, packed with heart, loss, redemption—and the quiet cost of letting pride lead the way.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in BookClub
Glass Eden
Glass Eden A futuristic rebellion. A fractured memory. A truth that could shatter a perfect world. The city of **Caldera** shimmered beneath its translucent dome, suspended in perpetual twilight. Outside the barrier, the world was ash and ruin—a ghost of the planet’s former self. Inside: perfection. Or so they were told.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Fiction
Ashes & Silk
The wind in Manhattan felt different now. Less like a force and more like a whisper—a reminder of who she used to be. It had been eighteen months since Clara Delaney stepped out of a black car in Paris, tossed her phone into a fountain, and walked away from a world that had almost consumed her: the high-gloss, diamond-edged realm of Vestige magazine and its commanding editor-in-chief, Vivienne Knox.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in BookClub
