Nonfiction
A Different League
I need not remind anyone of what happened in 2020 when the world turned upside down. Stuck in our homes, one hour of exercise a day, endless Zoom meetings, endless stress and inability to find income for countless working people, and no knowledge of what would happen next. It truly was a historical time period for all the wrong reasons, and I'm sure many will agree that we very much appear to be in a colossal hangover period from it.
By Matty Long2 years ago in Chapters
Atomic Habits, sort of.
Near the end of last year, I decided to spend more time writing. I committed to writing one article a week, which seemed like a solid start since I have never dedicated any time to writing- which is weird because all I ever do in my head is… fake write. I walk through life crafting sentences, paragraphs, book titles, fictional conversations, without ever putting them down in writing. I have scrap papers laying around with little tidbits that I would like to include in a book or poem someday, but until last year, I never spent time making time to write. But I figured, if I wanted to be a writer, and wanted to write books, and to make a living doing it, I should probably actually do the thing. So, one article a week seemed like a good starting point.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Chapters
A Different League
I described Steve Bruce as a tragedy when the Newcastle takeover first looked to happen in 2020. Back then, I meant it as a sympathetic term; I genuinely did feel a bit sorry for him. But a lot has changed since then. When I surveyed Newcastle fans with the simple question "What do you think of Steve Bruce?" I received answers such as:
By Matty Long2 years ago in Chapters
Hearing Beyond the Normal Range
Imagine strolling down Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City, and suddenly, your ears pick up an intriguing symphony—rumbling, swooshy, and mysterious. You might think it's the subway, but surprise, the subway is out of service. In this hypothetical scenario, your ears have acquired a magical ability—they are attuned to the movements of tectonic plates deep beneath your feet. Welcome to the realm of hearing beyond the normal range, a fascinating journey into the soundscape that eludes our everyday perception.
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
The Green Sky City
In the summer of 2022, something extraordinary unfolded in the skies over South Dakota, captivating the attention of locals and sparking a viral sensation across the internet. As I delved into the events of that July day, I uncovered a mesmerizing tale of nature's wonders and the mysterious green hue that painted the heavens.
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
Sketching a New Destiny — Overcoming Life's Curveballs
Standing on the brink of 1975, life had me fooled with its quiet, predictable rhythm. I was 29, armed with a stable job, a loving family, and dreams neatly tucked away. Little did I know, the ground beneath me was about to shift, unraveling everything I thought I knew about life, success, and art.
By Rick Allen2 years ago in Chapters
A Different League
My research into sporting rivalries the world over isn’t great, and I’m sure many of you will point out many similar cases throughout both the UK and the world (the Old Firm for one), but Newcastle and Sunderland is one of those rivalries that massively transcends the football world. I believe it goes back to the English Civil War, where Royalist Newcastle had an advantage over parliamentary Sunderland. Some things never change. All my friends who don’t have any remote interest in football will still retch at the sound of a Mackem accent and are fully committed to the belief that it is a land of web-footed scum. But those people don’t have a platform to fuel their hatred, and I highly doubt are going into the streets to punch Mackems. Football, one might argue, provides that platform, but what does this rivalry look like in the world today, and is there something different to the North East derby than other derbies out there?
By Matty Long2 years ago in Chapters
"Whispers of Prosperity"
Introduction: In the heart of Eldoria, a small town with dreams as vast as its rolling hills, a forgotten antique shop, "Whispers of Time," held the key to a concealed fortune. Little did the townsfolk know that their humble Main Street harbored a treasure trove of secrets waiting to be unraveled. This is the tale of Emma Hartwell, a curious soul who stumbled upon a hidden legacy, setting in motion a story that would transform both her life and the destiny of Eldoria.As the ancient oaks whispered tales of bygone eras, and the quaint charm of the town enveloped visitors, the air itself seemed pregnant with secrets waiting to be discovered, beckoning explorers into a world where history, mystery, and prosperity intertwined.
By Mujtaba Kashif2 years ago in Chapters
