Essay

My Lady in Blue
I watch you sitting on the edge of the bed stretching your nude stockings up and over those long smooth legs. The first one passes right above the dark mole God placed just to the left of your knee, the color softening a bit when he pressed against your pale skin.
By Susana's World2 years ago in Chapters
Cape Town's Unresolved Divides: A Legacy of Apartheid and Colonialism
Introduction Cape Town, South Africa, is a city marked by stark racial and economic divisions. The strip separating the beachside community of Strand from the township of Nomzamo illustrates the deep disparities that persist in the city. These divisions are rooted in a history of apartheid and colonialism, where racial segregation was embedded in law and practice. This article delves into Cape Town's troubled past and examines how its legacy continues to shape the city's landscape and the lives of its residents.
By Vivian Yao3 years ago in Chapters
Not My Finest Role
I’d completed my thesis, done my summer theater internship, passed the final exams, and earned all the credits I needed to graduate. Soon I’d be packing up and looking for a job in the theater biz.
By Leslie Writes3 years ago in Chapters
Streaming Services VS. Traditional Television
In the ever-evolving realm of entertainment, a captivating story is unfolding—a story that is reshaping the foundations of traditional television. Streaming services have emerged as the protagonists of this tale, casting a spell over creators, viewers, and the industry as a whole. The impact of these digital platforms on the established order of television is both a suspenseful drama and a thrilling journey into the unknown.
By Stone Chen3 years ago in Chapters
The Mountains
Being surrounded by mountains can make us realize how big and vast nature is. It is famously said by Schopenhauer that we can feel how little we are as humans and that the beauty of the nature of nature has the capacity to make us forget ourselves altogether. Schopenhauer has argued in his book “The World as Will and Representation” that we can experience the sublime while being engaged in watching the splendor that is everywhere around us. In this work, he describes the sublime as an experience that arises when we are confronted with the vastness and power of nature, which makes us aware of our own smallness and insignificance. Art too, says Schopenhauer, has this very same capacity of making us experience the sublime, dissolving our very own ego.
By Aomame3 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Different
Middle School wasn't anything like Waldorf. In Waldorf, each grade had its own room. Other than gym or recess, it was the teachers who would come to the classrooms to teach! There was no crowded halls, no madcap scramble.
By Malcolm Roach3 years ago in Chapters
Driven
So, I didn’t think I would write anything for this challenge, because the premise feels weird to me. When is the middle of my life. Has it passed? I hope it’s in the future. But here is an anecdote from a comment I left on Leslie Writes’s story, "Who Taught You How to Drive?”, about how I learned to drive.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Chapters
What is House?
A house is far more than just bricks and mortar; it's a fundamental aspect of human civilization, culture, and personal identity. Throughout history, houses have evolved from basic shelters to complex, multifaceted structures that reflect the values, needs, and aspirations of their inhabitants. In this essay, we will delve into the multifaceted nature of houses, exploring their historical development, cultural significance, and the diverse roles they play in people's lives.
By Diwas Aryal3 years ago in Chapters
SingleMomChronicles
I am now going into the later part of my twenties. I have a little girl that I have been raising alone. Her father blamed me for the dissolution of our relationship. It had nothing to do with his excessive drinking. It had nothing to do with his infidelity. It had nothing to do with him staying out all night or sometimes being gone for days at a time. I was supposed to just stick it out and let him get it all out of his system and wait for him to be ready to settle down. I'm sure he would've settled down eventually, right? Seriously, what in the world? Who the heck is doing that?
By Latoya Giles 3 years ago in Chapters
A Dish of Ice Cream: A Sweet Delight Beyond Taste
A bowl of ice cream has a special position in the tapestry of life's most basic pleasures because of the countless memories, feelings, and connections it evokes in addition to its delicious flavor. This frozen dessert transcends its culinary origins to represent comfort, nostalgia, and the pure joy found in everyday life, from childhood innocence to happy times spent with loved ones.
By ma Qiaoli3 years ago in Chapters
"Scooby's Tale: A Journey of Unbreakable Bonds"
In a quaint, traditional cottage nestled amidst the embrace of nature, we curated a world of enchantment. Our abode was adorned with a kitchen garden, a verdant sanctuary where vegetables and herbs flourished, while passionfruit vines gracefully intertwined with plum trees and tree tomatoes, creating a whimsical arboreal dance.
By Temjenungla Imchen3 years ago in Chapters
Curse of creativity
Throughout history, there’s a long list of eminent creative achievers in all fields who’ve suffered from depression. Winston Churchill famously described his darker times as his “Black Dog.” Charles Dickens and Robin Williams struggled with clinical depression. So did Picasso, Beethoven and Virginia Woolf.
By k eleanor3 years ago in Chapters