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Arizona State of Mind
So, with no jobs, money burning a hole in our pocket, and a deep need to see a new part of the country, we packed up and started the hours-long drive to Arizona. From Texas, with all of our stops and such, it ended up being about an 18-hour journey. Not including, of course, the overnight stop that wasn't even planned by us that we were essentially peer-pressured to make by Madi's travel-bug grandmother...
By Raine Neal2 years ago in Chapters
Memoirs of A Vampire: A Background
Author's Note: The idea came to me while it was raining. I was on a bus, heading back to my home province after completing an undergraduate assessment exam for university. As I gazed out of the window, a vision formed in my mind—a hunter, a vampire in pursuit of their prey. Their intent was not to kill, but rather to proposition "clean" humans to become their blood donors. It was the late '90s, and the world was still grappling with the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic. For this particular, discerning vampire, locating a human with untainted blood proved to be a formidable challenge. Ultimately, they settled on a human male who was drowning his sorrows at a bar, having recently been left heartbroken by a high school sweetheart.
By Karina Thyra2 years ago in Chapters
Weaving the Canadian Mosaic: Living the dream
Kat sensed the environment as if she was a feral beast. In the stillness she heard her heartbeat, then the leaves rustling. They sounded the drum roll for a chorus of crickets chirping. The chorus adjusted their rhythm as the echoes of an occasional car or airplane passed in the distance. The chant of nature recreated the history of the land. She was a part of nature. She stood as an outsider, on the mast of the ship of Theseus who asked if a ship that is restored, with all the wooden parts replaced, is the same ship. Heraclitus asked if a river, whose water is replenished, is the same river. Plutarch stated you never step twice into the same river.
By Katherine D. Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Savory Mushroom-Beef Noodle Soup Recipe for a Cozy Meal
Exquisite Mushroom-Hamburger Noodle Soup Recipe for a Comfortable Feast Meta Portrayal: Enjoy the tasty kinds of this mushroom-hamburger noodle soup recipe. Overflowing with appetizing goodness, this encouraging dish consolidates natural mushrooms, tart Worcestershire sauce, and delicate cuts of hamburger for a compelling culinary encounter. Fulfill your desires with this ideal solace food that will warm your spirit. Find the simplicity of setting up this recipe and raise your cooking abilities. Try not to pass up this potential chance to partake in a bowl of unadulterated pleasure. Attempt this simple to-follow recipe today and indulge yourself with a healthy and delightful dinner. Embrace the rich taste and sweet-smelling fragrance of this mushroom-meat noodle soup. Hoist your feasting experience with this wonderful dish that vows to amuse your taste buds. Release the culinary maestro inside you and make a vital dinner that will leave everybody hankering for more.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Redemption beneath the Chandra Mahal
Jaipur, the famed Pink City, was an enigmatic blend of ancient architecture and vibrant modernity. The Chandra Mahal, a testament to bygone eras, cast its expansive shadow over the city's maze-like streets and aromatic bazaars. As tourists thronged the palace's grand courtyards by day, none could fathom the secrets that came alive in its concealed chambers by night.
By Utkarsh Sinha2 years ago in Chapters
Play Anything You Like
As a British ex-pat of some thirty years living and working in Spain and Japan, one of the most common questions I get asked by strangers or new friends is "Where are you from?" If I answer England, that lines them up for what comes next. Sometimes I answer their question with "Why?" I know, you shouldn't answer a question with one of your own, but I have my reasons. Not all such inquiries about where I am from are conversational ice-breakers from friendly natives.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Chapters
Living A Life Abroad
As a British-born and bred ex-pat, of Irish descent, living and working in the South of Spain for the best part of twenty-five years, there were three types of social events I tried my best to avoid like the plague. It's not that I am in any way anti-social, far from it, I can be quite the social butterfly when I want to be. However, I learned the hard way to be very selective about who I mixed with socially.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Chapters
