Childhood
Finally Said"
For years, Ethan had carried a secret buried deep within him—one he never dared to voice. It wasn’t out of fear of rejection but rather the uncertainty of what would happen if he spoke the words aloud. Would everything change? Would he lose the one person who meant the most to him?
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Confessions
The Words We Never Said
Lena and Ryan had been best friends for as long as they could remember. From childhood adventures to teenage secrets, they had built a bond that seemed unbreakable. Their late-night conversations stretched until dawn, their inside jokes were endless, and they understood each other in ways no one else could.
By SHAKIB11 months ago in Confessions
Living with Endometriosis: The Battle I Didn’t Choose but Learned to Fight
The Silent Struggle of Endometriosis I can’t recall exactly how old I was when I got my first period, but I vividly remember the shame and silence that came with it. I kept it to myself, and when I didn’t get a second period for six months, I still didn’t tell anyone. The pain started when I was just a child in primary school. One day, the bleeding and cramps became so intense that I had to leave class. I pleaded with the school guard to let me go home, but he dismissed me, telling me to wait until the lesson was over. Standing there, humiliated and in agony, I felt invisible. That was the moment I realized my pain didn’t matter to others—and it wouldn’t be the last time I felt that way.
By Zana Sokoli11 months ago in Confessions
I’m Sorry We Stole Your Golf Balls!
(Content warning! contains Irish teenage expletives!) As a young teenager, I had a friend called Jack that was a bit of a kleptomaniac. So much so, that he was expelled from his Grammar school for stealing a Roman coin from a museum. I thought that was pretty cool!
By Simon Aylward11 months ago in Confessions
Love Beyond Time
Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter In the heart of Paris, beneath the canopy of starlit skies and bustling cafés, lives Amelie, an aspiring artist on the brink of hopelessness. With her dreams locked inside canvases scattered across her tiny apartment, she spends her days working at a quaint bookstore, lost in the world of words that bring her fleeting joy but no true fulfillment. Amelie yearns for something—an experience, a spark—to ignite her creativity and fill the void in her heart.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Confessions
The Dark Descent of Ethan Blake
Chapter 1: The Perfect Student Ethan Blake was the epitome of an ideal student. He was intelligent, charming, and athletic. Teachers adored him; classmates envied him. He excelled in academics, was the star player on the basketball team, and conducted himself with a grace that belied his age. But deep within the polished exterior lay a simmering pot of turmoil.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Confessions
Holi Through a Feminist Lens: Embracing Celebration Without Compromise
To add to the overall vivid hues, individuals are seen splattering tinted water balloons, squirting one another with flute-sized syringes (pichkaris) filled with coloured liquid, and spreading rainbow colours on one another as Holi morning breaks. The festival's essence and core content is bringing joy, color, and hope to everyone. As a result, the celebration is carnivalesque and colourful due to its mythological, spiritual, cultural, and social appropriation. However, the romantic portrayal of Holi is not the same as how many women feel it. The fact that some males disregard moral and social boundaries in their celebration of the event is upsetting.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
When Good Deeds Go Wrong: The Dark Side of Helping Loved Ones Move Abroad
Yesterday, I sat in a barbershop, an everyday environment where conversations often turn deep. As I settled into the chair, I couldn’t help but overhear a heated discussion among a group of men. They were expressing their frustrations about helping family members—wives, siblings, even children—join them abroad. What struck me most was the tone of disappointment and regret that permeated their exchange. This isn’t just a unique situation; it seems to be a growing trend among many Africans who go through the trouble of relocating their loved ones, only to be met with unexpected heartbreak.
By NII LANTEY PARKER11 months ago in Confessions
Love in Bloom
**Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter** The sun dipped below the skyline of New York City, casting a golden hue over the bustling streets. Emily Hayes, a passionate botanist, had just finished her work at the Central Park Conservatory Garden. Her green thumb was legendary; she could turn the most desolate flower bed into a vibrant oasis. However, despite her success in the botanical world, Emily often felt a profound emptiness in her heart. That evening, as she walked through the park, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing in her life.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Confessions
Betrayed by Blood: The Circle Closes
Part 1: The next stupid trouble to solve within 6 weeks Part 2: Turning The Tide Part 3: The Circle Closes I hear the words of The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics echoing in my head—words about regret, about things left unsaid between generations. “You can listen as well as you hear,” they say, but what happens when no one ever truly listens? When voices are drowned out by control, by expectations, by a family more focused on power than love? I think about those lyrics a lot, about the weight of words unspoken, the damage of conversations never had. But unlike the song, my story won’t be one of regret. My voice is finally being heard, even if I’m the only one listening.
By Christian Bass11 months ago in Confessions
