Nonfiction

At the End of the Road, Sunrise
Day 1: Getting there As the vehicle sank into the soft ground at the end of the road, it let out one last sigh. With a backpack thrown over her shoulder and boots crunching on gravel, Lila stepped outside. At the edge of the clearing stood a small hut that had belonged to her grandmother and had been abandoned for a long time. The wood was aged but still intact.
By MD SHAMIM RANA9 months ago in Chapters
India Blocks Pakistani Celebrities On X
New Delhi widened tit-for-tat measures against Islamabad on Saturday, blocking access to the social media accounts of Pakistani actors and cricketers, as well as extending trade blocks and stopping postal services.
By Dena Falken Esq9 months ago in Chapters
Journey without a map
Few years ago, I took a walk to a different life. It was my clutter of thoughts and myself only. With each step, I hoped for nothing but a new self. At first there were self-doubts disguised as bumpy roads. But it became easy when I found out the rhythm toward clarity. I always thought happiness comes with a package of achievements and possessions. But little did I know it was some little threads which can unfold a peaceful life. You just need to find the thread and then follow the trail it creates. Often it leads to a soft gold afternoon, where serenity is not chased but found. But there are times when there is no significant answer but stillness. Stillness is not bad either. If you weigh bad memories against a stuck life, it’s the stuck situation which will weigh more. So, take a walk to a different path and life itself will find you with happiness.
By Afiah Humaira9 months ago in Chapters
The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk: In-depth Review
Have you ever felt like your past experiences were somehow still living in your body, long after they happened? That inexplicable tightness in your chest when you hear a certain sound, the way your heart races in seemingly safe situations, or how certain memories feel less like stories and more like time travel—yanking you back into moments you'd rather forget?
By A.O9 months ago in Chapters
"The Classroom Without Walls (And with Chickens)". AI-Generated.
On my first day of teaching, my students came barefoot. No uniforms. No bags. No books. One even brought a chicken, and I’m still not sure if it was a pet or part of lunch plans. The classroom? It had no walls—just a sagging tarp tied to trees and hope. But they came anyway. Bright-eyed. Curious. Willing. Their curiosity hit me harder than any city rejection letter ever did.
By Dave Windesi9 months ago in Chapters
“Am I not good enough?” — You are already on the road
"Am I not good enough?" "Am I the only one who is always so unconfident?" "Why do I doubt myself more and more the harder I work?"
By Lucian9 months ago in Chapters
When Sex Alters the Code: The Story of DNA, Desire, and Deliverance.
When Sex Alters the Code. They never told me that sex could leave more than memories—that it could write itself into the architecture of my being. I used to think desire was just a hunger, a fire that flared and faded. But I’ve come to understand that every touch leaves a trace, that intimacy can alter not just your heart, but your cells.
By Test9 months ago in Chapters
Seeds Planted
There is a saying that goes, "you reap what you sow", meaning what seeds you plant and nuture will be what you get back. Basically, if you put kindness, compassion, and love into the world, you should receive that back from the world. If you put anger and hate out there, it will come back to you as well. Sounds simple, right? But, what about the seeds other people sow into us? What happens when the people that are supposed to love you, to protect you do the opposite?
By Dragon Dreamer9 months ago in Chapters
Iran tight-lipped on cause of deadly port explosion that killed at least 46 people
Iran holds back information regarding the fatal port explosion that killed at least 46 people. In the aftermath of a devastating explosion that ripped through a major port city in southern Iran, officials remain largely silent on the exact cause of the incident, fueling public anger and international concern. The blast, which occurred late Saturday at the Port of Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s most strategic trade hubs, killed at least 46 people and injured more than 150, according to local authorities.
By Abrar Faisal9 months ago in Chapters
The Chapters We Never Planned
The Chapters We Never Planned (A Journey Through Loss, Healing, and New Beginnings) --- Chapter 1: The First Page Mira always loved the feeling of a new notebook.
By FKG9 months ago in Chapters
I Survived a Cult – My Story of Escape
When I first joined the “Circle of Light” at age 22, I thought I had found a family. In an effort to escape the emptiness of my small-town life and the grief of my mother's death, I had just relocated to Oregon. Master Eli, the leader, appeared to be a shining example of goodness and wisdom. He promised peace, purpose, and healing.
By Dipak Chakraborty9 months ago in Chapters
Even When He Was Mad
**"The Mad Dog and the Man Who Stayed"** The town had already decided. "Put him down, Paul," they'd say, grim-faced, avoiding eye contact. "It’s the kind thing to do."
By Tahir9 months ago in Chapters