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Most Brutal Queens in History
From the queen who used birds to burn down an entire town to the woman who may have been the world's most prolific serial killer, today's show delves into the dark side of individuals who wielded great power. Let's begin with a chilling tale that involves eye-gouging because every ancient story of royalty seems to include someone losing their eyes. Our protagonist in this saga is Irene of Athens, born around 750.
By mara alsha2 years ago in Chapters
BENEATH THE CROWN
I cried profusely while lying on the king's bed. Today was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. "What went wrong? How did this happen?" I asked myself. If anyone had told me this would happen to me, I would never have believed it. "What will happen to me now? How can I bear this shame? How will my parents feel?" I questioned myself wondering where things went wrong and how possible I lost my virginity without being penetrated.
By Ruchinablog2 years ago in Chapters
Vocal’s Lost Communities. Top Story - November 2023.
For those who are unaware or have never counted them, Vocal has 48 communities available for writers to post their work in. The most popular of these by far are Poetry with 40,097 writers and Fiction with 31,637 writers. These numbers come from Vocal’s website and I’m sure they fluctuate from week to week, possibly day to day. These two groups generate most stories published on the site. What I found fascinating is how many Top Stories these two communities garner in a thirty-day period.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Chapters
The Mountain and the Factory
Chapter 3: The Mountain and the Factory Chapter 2 is linked here. At dinner that night at the Riverside restaurant, Robert got no answers about John's friend. Every time he brought it up, John would deflect the conversation to talking about the girl that Robert had met at the River Club. They had a delicious lobster dinner, with fresh vegetables and a bottle of wine, as they watched a young man and two women playing traditional Chinese instruments.
By Gerald Holmes2 years ago in Chapters
A Gen Z Story
Theme: "The Digital Revolution: A Gen Z Story" Section 1: The Generation Z A generation was maturing in Millwood, a small town, unlike any other. They were referred to as digital natives, or Generation Z. They were exposed to social media and cellphones at a young age, so they were conversant in the language of the internet even before they could hold a gadget. For these young people, Millwood was a place where time seemed to stop still.
By Evans Yaw Adelakoe2 years ago in Chapters
The Tower
The following is chapter 2 of the story, "There's One for All." Chapter 1 is linked here. Chapter 2; The Tower Robert, feeling nauseous and hung-over when he came down this morning, decided to sit in the open area restaurant and have a glass of orange juice while waiting for John. Their regular server, Lisa, wasn't there, so a male server Robert had not seen before approached him when he sat by the window. The man was wearing a name tag that read "Billy," obviously a western take on his real name. Billy asked him if he would like breakfast. Robert told him that he would have orange juice as he was waiting for his friend to arrive before eating. He tried calling John's cell phone, while Billy was gone to get his drink. When he returned, Robert was leaving a message for John; "Hey John, I'm downstairs at the restaurant" "I guess you're a little sick, I'm just going to have juice. I’ll wait for you before eating."
By Gerald Holmes2 years ago in Chapters
"Celestial Threads of Love"
In the celestial court of the Jade Emperor, where the divine and the ethereal converged, resided seven princesses. Among them, the youngest possessed a gift that set her apart—a remarkable ability to pluck clouds from the boundless sky and transform them into the softest, most exquisite robes. Her craftsmanship was unparalleled, with seams invisible even to the most discerning eye. Yet, in the midst of her celestial splendor, a yearning for new inspiration stirred within her.
By Alisa İnnokate2 years ago in Chapters
