Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Critique.

Thanksgiving
As the fall season approaches, so does the anticipation of Thanksgiving—a time for family gatherings, feasting, and expressing gratitude. It's a holiday that carries traditions of turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and heartfelt moments shared around the dinner table. Yet, as we prepare for this annual celebration, some voices quietly ponder whether Thanksgiving might be a tad overrated.
By Regular Person2 years ago in Critique
Untitled Rough Drafter I'm Calling it "Part 2 Draft"
Some would say I made my bed it’s time I lie in it. Some would say, what I did I had every tragic thing done to me coming. This is in the mind of a survivor, I could hear the crashing waves as my eyes flutter open. I look over as I feel his warm body holding me I knew this felt right I just didn’t want to admit it. He isn’t married but you slept with your best friend’s boyfriend. I try to rationalise this, but it is impossible. I look into his eyes holding his cheek pondering how can something that should be wrong feel so right.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Critique
War Movies with Highest Grossing Revenues.
War movies have long captured the interest of audiences worldwide. They evoke powerful emotions and offer glimpses into the complexities of war and the courage of those who face it.
By liberator of value2 years ago in Critique
SPOILERS: Taking A Gander At The Future Of Marvel On Film
This is honestly hard for me to say. And because of the subject matter at hand. But because I am here pumping out articles when it really doesn't help much in bringing my existence to stabilization.
By Ad-Libbing With The Z-Man2 years ago in Critique
Paddington Bear series
This is an overall critique of the Paddington Bear series. All of these books are about a little British bear in a raincoat and yellow hat who loves marmalade. Paddington has many adventures throughout all the books. Each book has pencil sketches depicting what is going on in each of the chapters. In the beginning book Paddington arrives to live with his new family in New York and waiting at the train station and his adventures begin. Paddington Bear kind of reminds me of Winnie the Pooh in a way, but totally different too. This is a first in a series of critiques of this series.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Transformative learning
What is transformative learning? This is a subject topic that seems to be getting a lot articles written and how it can be used in many aspects of learning and living.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Arko The Dark Union
Quite the read and quite the adventure for U.W. Leo has written 'Arko The Dark Union' that is the first in a series that is science fiction, fantasy and a bit spiritual for a young adult novel. It tells the story of a group of children and their parents who are on a scientific journey. Ben, Abigail, Gaia, Ariel and Amir are on a school vacation and are going to help their parents that brings the past to the present and maybe beyond. U.W. Leo is a show and tell writer that is quite factual with the way he uses language at various points in the story. It is also a story of diversity and learning about oneself and others as well as working together to solve issues that occur.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
A Penguin's Quest
'A Penguin's Quest' is a children's picture book written by Scott McDermott and illustrated by Christine Anderson. What does a penguin do when confronted with a wish? This is the story of a little penguin named Ingrid who had a wish to do something that penguins do not usually do in their lives along with other many adventures they may have. This is a great picture book that can be used across the curriculum that can also increase creativity and language skills. Christine has created images that are vivid and realistic that look like photographs. It is a book that is a story of making friends and learning more about oneself.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The On-field Rivalry went off the field.. Content Warning.
Tuesday night's Brazil vs. Argentina World Cup qualifier at the Maracana was postponed by over thirty minutes due to altercations between Rio de Janeiro police and spectators. Lionel Messi stated that the situation could have resulted in a "disaster."
By Sky Shine2 years ago in Critique
Maggie's Law of the Laundromat
The local Laundromat had always been a minefield for Zara. The month of October even more so. She found herself ignoring her laundry until there was nothing left to ignore. Her hamper became so overstuffed, she’d fight her way through almost every door. That night at the laundromat it took four tackles just to get through. Her underwear launched themselves onto the floor, one of her bras believed it could fly and flew. It hooked itself on the head of a person’s wavy cloud of hair.
By BBW2 years ago in Critique
Marriage and Family
What is Marriage and Family? To me marriage and family is really all about being cooperative in these various ways. M is for meeting or trying to meet each other needs.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Preference or Traumatized. Content Warning.
The struggle of trying to figure myself out has been an uphill journey. The need for understanding myself is necessary for self-growth, and to do that I must confront uncomfortable truths. I’ve never really thought of myself as asexual, but the thought of coitus makes me feel uncomfortable. I’ve only had sex once in my life- it wasn’t a satisfying experience, and I’ve since foregone sex. Most people would simply imply that the partner may not have been stable and that I should seek others with more experience and knowledge. I won’t argue with that, it does have merit. I don’t engage simply from a lack of curiosity and disinterest. The idea of sexual intercourse doesn’t seem like a disinteresting concept but the action itself is where I find a disconnect.
By Dylan-Quinn Harris2 years ago in Critique