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The Love That Still Haunts Her
Juliet was thirteen the first time the world truly broke her. Before that, she'd always known she was different — but it hadn’t been punished yet. She thought maybe, if she was just sweet enough, just smart enough, just kind enough, the world would leave her alone. It didn’t.
By Shelley Rosetti23 days ago in Confessions
World War 3: Why the Fear Is Growing, Why the Future Is Not Decided
World War 3: Why the Fear Is Growing—and Why the Future Is Not Decided In recent years, the phrase “World War 3” has moved from history books into daily conversation. It appears in news headlines, political speeches, social media debates, and comment sections across the internet. For many people, it represents a growing fear that the world is drifting toward another global catastrophe. But fear alone does not explain why this idea has become so powerful—or why it demands careful discussion rather than panic.
By Wings of Time 23 days ago in Confessions
Mirror, Mirror: The Long Road to Reconciling with the Body I Tried to Hide for Years. AI-Generated.
Encrypted Invisibility: Years of Living Behind a Firewall Amid the cold clamor of the city, the silence of the system became my only sanctuary. My clothes were never merely fabric; they were layers of code I programmed to shield myself from the intrusive scans of strangers. Every oversized sweater and pulled-up hood served as a physical firewall, encrypting my existence and filtering the world’s harsh gaze. To the public, I was a ghost in the machine—a stray packet of data lost in transmission. I stopped viewing my body as a living, evolving entity, seeing it instead as legacy hardware: a system riddled with vulnerabilities no patch could ever fix. I wasn't seeking maintenance; I was waiting for a total migration, a final shutdown. Existing in power-saving mode, I remained completely withdrawn, guarding my core from the corrosive eyes that sought to dismantle me.
By Mohammad Hammash23 days ago in Confessions
The Last Train to Nowhere
The rain lashed against the window, thick sheets of it blurring the already featureless landscape. Black. Just black. The old train rattled, a constant, low growl that vibrated through my bones, through the cheap fabric of the seat. Empty car. Just me and the rhythmic squeal of the wheels on wet tracks. An easy escape. That’s what I told myself. A clean break. But my hands, they wouldn’t stop shaking. Not even a little. Clenched tight, white knuckles, like they were trying to hold onto something that was already gone.
By HAADI23 days ago in Confessions
the reality of true love . Content Warning.
I cried. I cried for you, for us.you were my first love, my last love, and everything in between. No one could be as good as you.Why must you leave me? because i deserve the pain, the suffering? did you really have to leave?..The scars on my heart show on my wrists as much as my tears do on my soul. Was this all worth it? the short term bitter-sweetness this "safe place" all for what? To know if this feeling exists? The gut retching feeling of getting your heart ripped out of your chest by the one you love the most? Because its real I've felt it. this pain, The pain that hits you so hard reality doesn't even feel real. It feels like swallowing a bomb and then just waiting. Waiting for your own self destruct..your own doom. This feeling is love, yes love, yes it exists, true love. Love hits hard love is the thing that hold you back from saying every word inside you, it changes you fully for better or worse. But love also saves you a little from yourself, from your own relief, from your own past but it mostly saves you from reality because love is nothing but an illusion until you experience it that is and that only happens once. You cant truly love twice because the first time you do, there's nothing else in the whole universe like it. you cant see yourself the same way, you cant love like that again because people only have one heart and once you give your heart to someone you cant get it back the same its damaged, broken, shattered even you cant trust someone with it again like you did the first time so when your time comes to love, to cherish.. hold onto to that string that attaches you to your person hold onto it.. hold on no matter what, hold on until the string cuts and burns your hands, hold this string with all god has given you until it breaks don't let go because you'll never get another string after all- this string, this love.. is all an illusion of the mind. When I think about love i think about breathing. Some times it comes easy how it flows through you chest but other times you can barely take a breath without it hurting, that's how love is though true love is never easy, its hard to love but in reality love is so very important it holds us together as a society, its like a rock it stays together, it has a bond. But sometimes that rock can break.. and when it breaks it doesn't break into just two pieces. No. its a million pieces like the heart after love is taken away.
By Anonymous_poet1324 days ago in Confessions
The Power of Saying “No” Out Loud
There is a strange guilt attached to the word no. It’s short, simple, and clear—yet for many of us, it feels heavier than a long explanation or a quiet compromise. Saying “no” out loud can feel like an act of rebellion, selfishness, or even cruelty. So instead, we soften it. We delay it. We replace it with excuses, half-agreements, or silence.
By Aiman Shahid24 days ago in Confessions
The Weight of Parchment Dust
The air in the Grand Archive tasted of paper and time, thick and still. Elias ran a hand over the spine of a leather-bound tome, the cool, dry skin of the book a familiar comfort, a familiar curse. Seventy-three years. He’d walked these aisles, breathed this dust, cataloged these silent histories for seventy-three years. Every creak of the ancient floorboards, every rustle of a turning page, every cough from the lone night guard down the hall, they were whispers. Always whispers. Not from the living, no. From the dead. From the words themselves, accusatory, knowing.
By HAADI24 days ago in Confessions
The Three Reins That Control a Human Being. AI-Generated.
Human beings like to believe they are free. Free to choose, free to decide, free to walk away. Yet, if we look closely, every person is quietly guided by invisible reins—forces that pull, steer, and sometimes break us. They say a human being is controlled by two reins: hunger and stubbornness. Without hunger, we cannot survive. Without stubbornness, we cannot endure. But there is a third rein—one that is rarely spoken of, yet far more powerful than the other two. Love. Hunger: The Silent Commander Hunger is the most honest force in human life. It does not negotiate. It does not care about pride, principles, or promises. When hunger speaks, everything else becomes quiet. For hunger, a person wakes before dawn. For hunger, a person bends, struggles, and compromises. For hunger, dreams are postponed and dignity is sometimes traded. People say, “I would never do that.” But hunger has a way of changing “never” into “necessary.” Ironically, while humans spend their lives chasing bread, there comes a point where bread begins to consume the human. The routine, the exhaustion, the endless chase for survival slowly eats away at joy, creativity, and peace. We eat to live—but often end up living only to eat. Stubbornness: The Fire That Refuses to Die If hunger keeps us alive, stubbornness keeps us moving. Stubbornness is the voice that says, “I will not give up.” Sometimes it saves us. Sometimes it destroys us. History is full of people who reached greatness because they refused to bow. And it is equally full of people who lost everything because they refused to bend. They say stubbornness can carry a man to the gallows—and still not let him surrender. It is a strange force. It looks like strength, feels like courage, but often hides fear beneath it. Fear of being wrong. Fear of losing. Fear of admitting pain. Stubbornness does not always ask whether the path is right. It only asks whether you are willing to suffer for it. And Then Comes Love Just when a human believes he understands himself—love enters. Quietly. Softly. Without permission. Love does not announce itself like hunger. It does not burn like stubbornness. It simply settles inside, changing everything without asking. Suddenly, hunger loses its command. Food is on the table, but the appetite is gone. Suddenly, stubbornness loses its pride. The strongest person becomes unsure, hesitant, vulnerable. Love rewrites priorities without warning. The Third Rein Some people realize, too late, that they are not controlled by two reins—but by three. Hunger. Stubbornness. And you. And “you” are the hardest rein of all. Because hunger hurts the body. Stubbornness exhausts the mind. But love—love unsettles the soul. Sleepless Nights and Silent Days Love steals sleep first. A person lies in bed, eyes closed, mind wide awake. Conversations replay. Words unsaid echo louder than those spoken. The ceiling becomes a witness to thoughts that cannot be shared. Then love steals hunger. Meals become rituals without meaning. Food tastes the same whether sweet or bitter. The body eats, but the heart refuses nourishment. Love does not announce what it is taking. It simply takes—slowly, gently, completely. The War No One Sees People assume humans are fighting the world. In reality, most people are fighting themselves. Smiles are worn like armor. Conversations stay polite. Daily life continues. But inside, there is noise—memories clashing with logic, hope arguing with reality. The strongest battles are silent ones. No audience. No applause. No victory parade. Just survival. Love Is Not Weakness Love is often mistaken for weakness. It is not. Love is a test. It tests patience. It tests restraint. It tests whether someone can feel deeply and still function. Love does not break people because it is fragile. It breaks them because it is honest. It exposes what hunger and stubbornness can hide. When Control Is an Illusion Hustle culture teaches us control. Discipline. Mastery. Love laughs at control. It does not respond to schedules, logic, or self-help advice. You cannot reason your way out of it. You cannot starve it away. You cannot overpower it with stubbornness. Love stays—whether welcomed or not. The Quiet Truth A human can survive hunger. A human can endure stubbornness. But love demands something deeper. It asks for surrender without guarantees. And perhaps that is why it is the most powerful rein of all. Because in love, humans do not lose control. They give it away. Final Thought Hunger keeps us alive. Stubbornness keeps us standing. But love reminds us that we are human. And sometimes, being human is not about winning or surviving—it is about feeling, even when it hurts. Because in the end, the things that break us are often the same things that make life worth living.
By Zahid Hussain25 days ago in Confessions
Finding Your Voice in a World That Talks Too Much
We live in a world that never stops talking. Notifications buzz, opinions flood timelines, podcasts play in the background, and everyone seems to have something to say about everything. Noise has become the soundtrack of modern life. Yet, in the middle of all this constant chatter, many of us struggle with a quiet, unsettling question: Where is my voice in all of this?
By Aiman Shahid25 days ago in Confessions
How To Make Your Partner Feel Valued Every Day
Emotional connection and satisfaction in long-term relationships are crucial and depend on the feeling of valuation. Once the partners feel valued, they would feel that they belong, secure and that they are loved. Such an emotional identification helps to build intimacy, mutual respect, and general happiness in the relationship. On the other hand, resentment and distance as well as miscommunication may occur when one of the partners perceives themselves as undervalued. Recognizing the importance of appreciating one another on a daily basis will enable the couples to work on their relationship. Through deliberate actions to prove that one appreciates him and values him at all times, partners establish a space where the partners feel observed, listened to, and truly loved, which is essential to the continuation of the strong and satisfying relationship.
By Steve Waugh25 days ago in Confessions
How To Build Stronger Bonds Through Active Listening Skills
Listening is not just hearing, but it is a deliberate process of listening to a partner to comprehend, empathize and intellectually respond to thoughts and emotions of a partner. It is the basis of emotional intimacy, trust and reciprocal respect in romantic relationships. In case partners are active listeners, they show that the feelings and views of the other party are important. Such attentiveness helps to establish a bond and minimize misunderstandings. Learning how listening affects the dynamics of relationships will motivate the couple to be more willing to engage with each other deliberately rather than merely talking about meaningless things, and making daily experiences an occasion to build the relationship.
By Steve Waugh25 days ago in Confessions
