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The Soufflé of Disaster: A Dinner Party to Forget
It was supposed to be a simple dinner party. The kind where you invite a few friends over, cook a nice meal, drink wine, and tell stories about how much more adventurous your life is compared to your friend Steve, who spends every weekend watching Netflix documentaries on the history of typewriters.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Humor
The Whispering Frost
No one dared speak of the Whispering Frost. In the frigid, desolate tundra of northern Siberia, the villagers of Kargash had learned to live in silence. Winter came early and stayed late, locking the landscape in ice and the people in fear. They knew better than to disturb the frost, for when the winds carried voices, it was already too late.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Horror
Beyond the Storm: Lessons from the Trail
As the year comes to a close, I find myself standing at the edge of reflection, gazing back at the 12 months that have shaped me. The seasons have turned like pages of a well-worn book, each chapter etched with moments of joy, challenge, and growth. Among them, one story stands out—a moment that imparted a profound lesson I carry with me still.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Motivation
The Hearth of Winter
Winter had descended upon Venice, Italy, casting the city in a silvery glow. The canals, though never frozen, seemed to move slower beneath the heavy sky. The world felt hushed, as though holding its breath. In the Doge Palace, a place where history seeped from every corner, Tina worked in a small café nestled within its shadow. The café, aptly named Il Focolare—"The Hearth"—was a haven for weary travelers and locals alike.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Families
The Black Harvest of Sterling Hill
The Black Harvest There’s a place in Connecticut the locals call the Silent Circle, a patch of forest that devours everything living. No birds sing, no crickets chirp, and no sunlight breaks through the canopy. At its center lies Sterling Hill—a town erased from history after the Black Harvest of 1894.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Horror
Beyond the Veil of Stars
It was the year 2050, and humanity had finally come to understand the universe—not as a distant and hostile expanse, but as a canvas of infinite possibilities. A fragile thread of survival had woven itself into an unbreakable tapestry of cooperation, intellect, and innovation. But even now, as humanity reached into the depths of space and unraveled the mysteries of the stars, there remained one question that had persisted across the ages: What lies beyond the veil of stars?
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Futurism
The Obsidian Chorus
Part I: The Summoning The storm’s arrival was no mere coincidence. It carried with it an oppressive weight, as if the elements themselves mourned the passing of my uncle, Charles Abernathy. He was an eccentric man—a collector of forbidden texts and whisperer of forgotten histories. His isolated estate loomed over Abernathy’s End, a place that had always felt touched by some ancient sorrow.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Horror
Chasing Greatness: The Never-Ending NBA GOAT Debate
The debate over the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in the NBA is as thrilling as the games themselves. Fans argue with passion, analysts debate with stats, and players throw their hats in the ring with their own resumes. Let’s break down the cases for the main contenders, supported by their stats, accolades, and intangible legacies.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Proof
