Mayes Daya
Bio
Hello! I’m Mayes your writer. I believe stories hide in the nooks and crannies of everyday life, and I love digging them out for you. My words are easy to chew on, like your favorite snack. No fancy jargon here—just clear, simple talk.
Stories (11)
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The Night the Animals Spoke
In a cozy village nestled between green hills and a whispering forest, something magical was about to happen. It was the night of the Starfall, a night that came once every hundred years when shooting stars danced across the sky like fireflies. But this Starfall was extra special because a big, glowing comet was zooming by the Earth. It was so close that its tail seemed to brush the treetops.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Fiction
Silent Night
“Silent Night” was not just a song to me; it was the soundtrack of every Christmas Eve of my life. This one started like all the others, with the familiar crackle of the fireplace and the sweet scent of pine in the air, but it ended with a terror I'd never forget.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Horror
Fighting Fake News
Once upon a time, news was something you heard on the radio, saw on TV, or read in the paper. Those were simpler times when the day's events were neatly packaged into scheduled broadcasts or printed pages. Trusted figures like Walter Cronkite became household names, guiding us through the complexities of the world with a steady voice and a commitment to the truth.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Lifehack
Designer Babies: The Ethics of Genetic Editing
Once upon a time, babies were born with a surprise mix of mom and dad's looks and talents. Nowadays, there's something new on the horizon called "genetic editing." This is like a science recipe that can change a baby's genes — the tiny bits inside us that decide everything from how tall we'll be to whether we'll have curly hair.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Families
Climate Innovators
Imagine our Earth getting warmer every year, like leaving a pie in the oven for too long. It starts to burn, right? That's kind of what's happening to our planet with climate change. But there's good news! Clever people, let's call them "Climate Innovators," are coming up with smart ideas to cool down our Earth-oven before it's too late.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Earth
The Rise of Telemedicine
In a world where a trip to the doctor's office is just a video call away, we're seeing a big change in how we get medical care. This change, called telemedicine, has grown a lot after the COVID-19 pandemic hit us. Before the pandemic, seeing a doctor usually meant going to the clinic or hospital, but now, a lot of us are just opening up our laptops or smartphones to get the help we need.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Education
Why Do I Worry About My Appearance?
Have you ever considered what really counts when you look at your reflection? There are things that truly matter, far beyond what the mirror shows us. Take Nora's story, for example. When she peers into the mirror, all she can focus on is the weight she believes she needs to lose. She insists she's too heavy, saying to herself, "I need to lose weight," despite the fact that everyone around her, from her parents to her friends, insists she's actually very slim. Lately, Nora's been considering taking drastic actions to drop "just five pounds." She's contemplating something as severe as not eating for several days. It's a scary thought, isn't it? If you were in Nora's shoes, feeling how she feels, what would you do?
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Motivation
Symphony of Silence
On a beautiful day, with the big, blue sky above the garden full of plants, I walked around. The willow trees seemed to whisper, and the flowers were everywhere, looking pretty. The sun was not too hot, just nice and warm, making everything look bright and happy. The air smelled like roses and the fresh dirt in the garden, a nice smell that the breeze spread all around.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Poets
Failing Forward: The Science and Heart of Overcoming your Mistakes.
In 2019, a unique experiment took place. Over 400 individuals were invited to participate in learning a language that didn’t exist before. The challenge was to match pairs of unfamiliar symbols with their meanings, like picking out which symbol could represent an animal. After they made their choices, there was a brief break. Then they were asked to do a similar task but with a twist—the questions were flipped, asking them to identify symbols for non-living things, for example.
By Mayes Daya2 years ago in Humans
