Plot Development
WIP - Neverchangeable
The Premise: I've been struggling with this story for close to a year now. It was inspired by a customer who told me a story about his friend doing something illegal, even though he'd just become a father. The customer shook his head and said, "People never change. Not really."
By sleepy draftsabout a year ago in Critique
Thriller Story " Cooperative Mission"
PROLOGUE: THE TRAGEDY(8 Years ago) 8 years ago a young couple went for a holiday trip in a taxi. With music playing it was very soothing and peaceful. But everything changed in a fraction of a second. Suddenly a truck came from the front and the taxi collided with it and in a flash their dreams were shattered.
By Paravnoor Singh Sethiabout a year ago in Critique
This is going to hurt, okay?
Childhood. A soft caress of your warm blanket, a sweet touch of innonence and clean hands. She was a pretty girl skipping in her backyard while the smell of homemade cake wafted by the opened kitchen doors. The vanilla and chocolate scent swung in the air like someone created magical waves using a magical wand. Same like in the girl's favorite disney movies. "Get in here sweety, it's windy out there" The girl stopped skipping and answered back to her mother, "In a minute mom! I think its finally gonna rain!" She looked at the sky shielding her eyes from the wind just as a rain drop landed on her nose. She smiled and sat down in the grass, placing her skipping rope beside her.
By Maheera Burhanabout a year ago in Critique
The Toxicity of Hustle Culture
Another dream that did not reach its fruition, another soul that was shattered by its externality. It is heartbreaking to hear the recent news about a dynamic young professional , Anna Perayil, living in Pune, from EY who took her life due to extreme work pressure and a toxic workplace environment.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
A Frightening Look Inside "The Store". Content Warning.
There are many horror writers that have tingled the spines of so many readers. The biggest name among them, is Stephen King, and justifiably so. His work has been the ultimate escape for me as a reader and inspiration in regards to my own goals as a fiction writer. However, with all of this being said, there is a name that has in a short amount of time become another inspirational outlet. His name is Bentley Little, and he makes King’s feel like something out of Disney when it comes to disturbing the reader. King would likely agree, since he himself has dubbed Little “the horror poet laureate.” Now let’s talk about why.
By Chloe Medeirosabout a year ago in Critique
The Raw, Brutal Power Of Martyrs. Content Warning.
Horror takes many forms. There’s creature feature horror. There’s psychological horror. There’s body horror. With a genre of story telling where there are little to no rules, anything can be done. Anything can be said. And anyone can push the limits of what is too much just to the very edge. The French film Martyrs from 2008 depicts in its own way all of these subgenres but in a way that puts it in a genre all its own, and comes just close to going too far. Although some see it as going well past our perceived limits of disturbing content.
By Chloe Medeirosabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Introduction of Al in google
The transformation of artificial intelligence at Google has sparked significant discussion. Contrary to popular belief, machines still lack the ability to think like humans. However, in recent years, they have developed the capacity to learn, leading to a remarkable evolution where devices have become more perceptive, and vehicles are now capable of autonomous driving. Presently, artificial intelligence may not meet our highest expectations, nor does it warrant our deepest fears, yet humanity is rapidly advancing toward an unpredictable future. This uncertainty has fueled a widespread desire to engage with Kai-Fu Lee, a prominent figure in the AI landscape. At a bustling internet conference in Beijing, Lee finds himself amidst a throng of admirers eager to capture a moment with him, drawn by his exceptional engineering skills and remarkable success in wealth creation. It raises the question: do individuals globally comprehend the impending changes brought by artificial intelligence? It appears that many remain unaware, and some hold misconceptions. Nevertheless, Lee is convinced that AI will profoundly alter the world, more so than any event in human history, surpassing even political elections. Lee asserts that the optimal environment for an AI entrepreneur is in communist China, where his Beijing-based venture capital firm has been instrumental in creating billionaires. He has supported 140 AI startups, contributing to the emergence of numerous companies valued at over a billion dollars. In 2017, China attracted half of the global investment in AI. One of Lee's notable investments is in Face Plus+, a visual recognition technology that inaccurately estimated my age at 61. On the streets, Face Plus+ demonstrated its prowess by accurately identifying everything in motion. This advancement in artificial intelligence is attributed to three key innovations: ultra-fast computer chips, the vast availability of online data, and a breakthrough in programming known as deep learning. Unlike earlier AI models that relied on strict programming, modern systems are designed to learn autonomously, marking a significant shift in the field.
By cathynli namuliabout a year ago in Critique
Microsoft Azure Globally Down
On July 30, 2024, at approximately 13:13 UTC, Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 reported a global outage affecting a subset of its services. The issue resulted in timeouts and difficulties connecting to various Azure services worldwide. Multiple engineering teams at Microsoft were promptly engaged to diagnose and resolve the issue. The company acknowledged the problem and provided updates on the Azure status page.
By Shine b johnabout a year ago in Critique
