Taboo
Chapter VII: The Ontology of Silence
From every corner of experience quiet, in its variations, is the sound of existence itself, the sound of absence. Silence has varied qualities. Think about the silence of dawn in the woods where the light of day pierces the top of the trees each moment like God holding its breath a split second longer; unmistakably old silence vibrating with memories of a forming world. Or, consider the silence of the city at sleep, thick with human noise, its asphalt heating up from the day's activity, not yet dissipated, a whole inhabited unconscious simmering like neurons firing in synchronization. Or, think about the silence before storm, a stretch, poised like a bow-and-arrow, the sound of silence true, always an inevitability; and, then there is the silence after-storm the world emerged as if it was hollowed out from a gutting, shaken pure everything is deemed newborn
By LUCCIAN LAYTH10 months ago in Confessions
A Legacy of Land and Love: The Story of Hazel La Forge
In the southeast corner of Missouri, where the Mississippi River carves its path through the fertile plains, lies New Madrid County-a quiet farming community steeped in history and tradition. Here, on a sprawling 2,000-acre estate, Hazel La Forge grew up as the spirited daughter of a proud agricultural dynasty. The land, flat and rich, hugged the riverbanks and yielded bountiful harvests year after year. It was a family treasure, held by the La Forges since before Missouri joined the Union in 1821.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED10 months ago in Confessions
Mother’s Bed Becomes Refuge After Daughter’s Shocking Escape
In a quiet suburban home on a chilly March evening in 2025, an intimate moment between a couple took an unexpected turn, transforming a night of passion into a scene of familial support and startling revelations. The couple, caught in the throes of lovemaking, found their rhythm interrupted by the sound of keys jangling at the front door. Moments later, a distressed cry of “Mum?!?!” pierced the air as Susie, the 24-year-old daughter of Kathy, burst into the bedroom, soaked and trembling from the rain.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED10 months ago in Confessions
Can Neoliberalism & Feminism Intertwine?
You may have seen neoliberal feminism at work in the business world if you hadn't previously. You've heard, maybe, something about "defeating stereotypes" or "feminine leadership" being strategies for making women achieve their "unfulfilled potential." Women need to empower themselves most of all, as claimed by supporters of the movement. Differences are believed to stem from individual, and not institutional, factors. To better assist you with an understanding of the promises made by neoliberal feminism. Being a feminist has turned into a source of pride and cultural capital for film and music stars. The word has become ubiquitous on social media and the mainstream media.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Confessions
Busting the Biological Clock Myth: Empowering Women’s Choices
The most well-thought-out advice provided to women of this generation seems to be, "Have a baby when you are ready to raise one." But nobody discusses how to get there. One has to prepare for pregnancy only when one is ready financially, emotionally, and physically, as feminist discourses remind us. But due to your "ticking biological clock," this has to be done in a hurry. There was always pressure on women to bear children.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Confessions
The Shift from Friendship to Love
For years, Mia had convinced herself that what she felt for Jake was simply friendship. They had been inseparable since their college days, their bond strengthened by shared secrets, late-night talks, and endless adventures together. They were the perfect pair, and their friendship was something Mia treasured deeply. But as time passed, something began to shift.
By SHAKIB10 months ago in Confessions
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 SHAKIB10 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 SHAKIB10 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 Sharma10 months ago in Confessions
The Truth Behind the Mirror
A hidden secret that has shaped a life. Lily Walker had always been the quiet one in the group, a listener rather than a talker. She enjoyed the comfort of her own thoughts, the solace of being alone with her books and the music that echoed in her mind. But behind the calm exterior, there was a truth she had never shared with anyone.
By SHAKIB10 months ago in Confessions
To anyone who feels like a failure, this one's for you
I have known the depths of pain, regret, desolation and the atrocious feeling of not being enough. You sink deeper into the abyss of self-doubt and plague yourself that life has no meaning left to sustain your being, There is tiredness in your soul and your eyes have lost their spark.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
