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Unveiling BRICS
Have you ever heard of BRICS? It's not the most flattering name, but this intergovernmental organization is a force to be reckoned with. Comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS is one of the world's most potent economic groups. Together, they control 26.7% of the world's landmass, house 41.5% of the global population, and generate about a quarter of the world's economic output, with a whopping combined GDP of $25 trillion. That's larger by every metric than the USA or the EU, and they're only getting mightier as time rolls on.
By Safwa Elouizi2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of the Abyss
In the small, picturesque town of Havenwood, nestled deep in the heart of New England, life moved at a gentle, unhurried pace. The streets were lined with ancient oak trees, and the townsfolk went about their business with a contented sigh, as if the world outside held no secrets. Havenwood's quiet existence, however, was about to be shattered.
By Abdulrahman Mahmoud2 years ago in Fiction
Unspoken
Choking on words unspoken, they stood there in a staring contest. Not a childish one. No. One that only comes from having met a familiar stranger. The kind that makes you feel safe in the danger they bring to your life. You don’t remember who they are. Or rather, who they were. But you know their familiarity as soon as they’re near. Something all too clearly queer.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Fiction
Invitation
When her attention returned to the gentleman at her table, Arthur felt alone again. He searched his memory for a line. As a veteran actor, he should be able to conjure up one line that described how he felt. Their unspoken exchange had been about Florence. She and the man were trying to remember the name of the restaurant across the square from the Basilica. Arthur did not reply audibly, but his lips shaped the word, “Oliviero.”
By Mindy Reed2 years ago in Fiction
That One Soul
In the heart of a city that seemed to have forgotten them, two souls wandered, carrying the weight of shattered dreams and the scars of betrayals. Rachel, with her tired eyes that had seen too much, bore the burden of a family that had abandoned her when she needed them most. David, a man with a haunted past, carried the weight of his own mistakes, haunted by the echoes of friendships turned sour.
By Edara Otuk2 years ago in Fiction
Ancient Roman Laundry Secrets
In the bustling heart of Rome, nestled among the grandiose temples, bustling markets, and opulent villas, there was a place where secrets of a different kind were hidden, guarded, and passed down through the ages. This place was not a shrine or a palace, but rather a humble laundry, a sanctuary for fabrics and a keeper of the most unconventional secrets in the world of clothing care.
By Esther Anima2 years ago in Fiction
