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  • Short Reads

    Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.

    By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters

  • The Enigmatic Informant

    Chapter 2: The Enigmatic Informant In the heart of the city, the local bookstore stood as a haven for those who sought refuge in the secrets woven between the pages of forgotten tales. Detective Olivia Turner, her thoughts still echoing with the revelations from Jonathan Blake's study, felt an irresistible pull towards the dimly lit aisles, where ancient books whispered untold mysteries.

    By ARTIST2 years ago in Chapters

  • Reaching the Cabin. Top Story - December 2023.

    We drove up the snowy, winding road towards the cozy A-frame cabin. The delicate winter sun reflected off of the frozen pines, scattering a golden glow throughout the forest and illuminating off the car dash.

    By Abby Gustafson2 years ago in Chapters

  • Blackbird Fly Chapter Eight

    The Flight Academy "Mr. Amsbury, what inspires you to become a pilot?" "Thank you for asking, Miss Herschel. From a young age, I have had a fascination with flying. In grade school, I would sit on the lunch benches and watch the birds as they flew from the sky, beating their wings slowly with a full range of motion as they would gracefully land on the tabletops scouting around for food. I knew I wanted to be part of that world, gliding gracefully in the sky, feeling free, kissing the clouds."

    By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Chapters

  • Fishkeeping in the Desert. Top Story - November 2023.

    Yellow light becomes absorbed underwater at around thirty-five feet deep, but the air is golden and alive. It shimmers around tanks and walls, like a mirage in the desert. Vast and rolling mounds of sand stretch far and wide, with exclusive spots of unattainable soil. I work in one such spot of richness. This artificial oasis draws in parched crowds, thirsting for connection, community, escape. Thirsting for water.

    By Elisabeth Balmon2 years ago in Chapters

  • Inception's Ambiguous Ending: A Dive into the Depths of Dreams

    "Inception" (2010), directed by the visionary Christopher Nolan, is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its intricate plot and mind-bending narrative. At the heart of the film lies one of the most debated and puzzling endings in cinematic history, leaving viewers to question whether it was reality or a dream. The enigmatic conclusion of "Inception" has sparked countless discussions and theories, each attempting to unravel the mysteries that lie within the depths of the film's narrative.

    By Adrian Wordsmith2 years ago in Chapters