Politics

I Can Think of Nothing More Republican Than Murdering a Puppy Because it Misbehaves. Content Warning.
Did you hear this story about the Republican who murdered her puppy and then bragged about it in her book? The thing is, I grew up with people like this, and this story is so emblematic of how they think. These are people who get themselves all worked up to do something absolutely horrific, and they use it to justify a delusional self-image of greatness.
By Petter John2 years ago in Chapters
Interlude 04 | Aestas ¤ The Yellow Balloon
Lilit floated into the mess hall looking for something to calm her frazzled nerves. Even though she knew by heart every single prepackaged meal, snack, and drink that came out of the dispensers, she still went looking through the bins hoping to find a surprise. Eventually, she settled on a pouch of the same weak decaffeinated green tea she had chosen dozens of times before and cracked the built-in heating element at the bottom to get it somewhat warmed up—though certainly not hot. Watching her flexible carton slowly begin to reheat, she wondered how long ago it had been originally brewed before it was vacuum sealed. Sadly, she had a pretty good idea that it had been at least several years, and it did not make her look forward to choking it down, especially considering her upbringing on almost entirely fresh food.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in Chapters
Talented Black creators spotlight
locci strikes me as a mystery inside a riddle. She writes erratically, alternating between the dramatic and the poetic. You are left wondering and contemplating the passing of life as you read her highlights of her own African lifestyle, the writings of authors she admires, and the various subtleties of love.
By locci2 years ago in Chapters
Why US Is Deploying Half Of Its Aircraft Carries To China's Doorstep
In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, where the horizon stretches endlessly and the sea merges seamlessly with the sky, a symphony of strategic maneuvers plays out on a geopolitical stage fraught with tension and uncertainty. At the heart of this intricate dance are the formidable vessels known as aircraft carriers, symbols of power projection and military might. The recent decision by the United States to deploy half of its Navy's aircraft carriers to the waters adjacent to China represents a seismic shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in Chapters
Talented Black creators spotlight: Catherine Nyomenda (Chap 3).. Top Story - May 2024.
Catherine reminds me of an enigma wrapped within a riddle. When she writes, she skips between the poetic and the dramatic. Her highlights of the African lifestyles of herself, of authors whom she admires, and the many nuances of love keeps you wondering and pondering the passage of life.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Chapters
Google Play. Content Warning.
Google Play is a computerized conveyance stage worked by Google that fills in as the authority application store for Android gadgets. Clients can peruse and download a wide assortment of utilizations, games, music, motion pictures, Television programs, and books from the Google Play Store. It offers both free and paid content, and clients can get to and deal with their downloads across various gadgets connected to their Google account.
By mahfuz ahmad2 years ago in Chapters
Banished! — 3: Jada Volunteers
The ship’s crew stepped out onto the wide outside hull of the rocket, now a walkway about fifty yards wide, extending the entire length of the ship. Gyroscopes maintained this one side as the surface. There were inflatable extenders within each ship that would fit across the hull and turn this small surface area into a floating platform a half-mile across. The ship itself would not be seen with that platform secured over the rocket body. The ship itself would hold sleeping quarters, recreation areas, and the controls necessary for the ship’s operation.
By C. L. Nichols2 years ago in Chapters
Cold Beer and Hot Politics. Chapter 8.
John was startled awake before dawn by the jangling bedside telephone. Blearily lifting the receiver, he encountered only the cackling voice of his downstairs neighbour, Madame Scheherazade. Between gasping laughs she demanded, "Have you seen today's Mirror, John dearie?" Before he could respond, she rang off, leaving him puzzled by her sudden interest in tabloid sensationalism.
By Tanya Doolin2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Rebellion
In the faintly lit hallways of what was once a clamoring city, individuals of Locale 12 walked tediously through their day to day schedules. The air was weighty with mistreatment, and the reverberations of a once-lively society seemed like ancient remnants of the past. Under the full concentrations eyes of the system's authorities, each step, each word was observed. Contradict was quickly quieted, and trust was an extravagance few thought for even a second to enjoy.
By Md. Omar Faruk Siddique2 years ago in Chapters
The Werewolf. Content Warning.
In the frigid depths of a Siberian winter, the city of Angarsk lay cloaked in darkness, its streets silent under a blanket of snow. As the bars emptied out, their patrons bidding farewell to another night, a lone figure emerged from the shadows. Her name was Khristina, her steps unsteady, her breath forming frosty clouds in the bitter air. With each cautious movement, she drew closer to a fateful encounter that would change the course of her life forever.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
What The Bible Actually Says About the Devil. Content Warning.
In the annals of religious lore, there exists a figure whose name strikes fear into the hearts of believers and non-believers alike: Satan. Known by many names—Lucifer, the Devil, the Prince of Darkness—his presence looms large in the collective consciousness, a symbol of rebellion and malevolence. But what if the truth about Satan is far more nuanced than the tales spun by centuries of myth and doctrine?
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
The Chilling Odyssey of the Franklin Expedition: A Tale of Courage, Tragedy, and Mystery. Content Warning.
In the annals of maritime history, tales of expeditions abound, each with its own share of triumphs, tragedies, and mysteries. Yet, few stories evoke as much intrigue and sorrow as that of the Franklin Expedition of 1845 to 1848. Led by the intrepid Sir John Franklin, this ill-fated journey aimed to chart the elusive Northwest Passage, a quest that would ultimately end in disaster, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in enigma.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters