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THE STRATGY FOR HEALTHY
Introduction: Maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle is crucial for our overall well-being, both physically and mentally. But, with the abundance of unhealthy food options and our busy schedules, it can be challenging to achieve this goal. Here are five tips that will help you to achieve a healthier and fitter you.
By ODS ACADEMY3 years ago in Fiction
The Power of Concise Storytelling
As a writer, I have always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. There is something incredibly powerful about being able to transport a reader to a different place and time through the use of words. One particular form of storytelling that has always intrigued me is flash fiction. Flash fiction is a style of writing that tells a complete story in just a few sentences. In this article, I will explore the meaning of flash fiction, the benefits of writing it, and provide tips on how to create captivating flash fiction.
By SK Pindiprolu3 years ago in Fiction
Designed to Deceive: How Gambling Distorts Reality and Hooks Your Brain
To call gambling a “game of chance” evokes fun, random luck and a sense of collective engagement. These playful connotations may be part of why almost 80 percent of American adults gamble at some point in their lifetime. When I ask my psychology students why they think people gamble, the most frequent suggestions are for pleasure, money or the thrill.
By BURN BRIGHT3 years ago in Fiction
Lost in the Desert
The sun was setting over the vast, empty desert as Emma stumbled across the abandoned gas station. She had been walking for hours with nothing but the scorching heat and the occasional gust of wind for company. As she pushed open the creaky door, the bell jingled and she was hit with a wave of musty air. Inside, the shelves were lined with dusty cans and stale snacks, but something caught Emma's eye: a faded map of the surrounding area. She leaned in closer, tracing her finger over the winding roads and dotted landmarks, hoping to find a way out of this endless wasteland.
By Barry Hake3 years ago in Fiction
The Rattling of Wars
The antique shop was an antique itself; passed down for generations. No one understood how it wasn't bankrupt, as city folk avoided the shop like the plague. An old murder-suicide tale haunted the place, and the family's compensation was what kept doors open.
By Oneg In The Arctic3 years ago in Fiction
Ground Shaking
The ground twitched violently as the earthquake struck the city. Buildings swayed and toppled, sending clouds of dust and debris into the air. People screamed and ran willy-nilly in a panic to escape the collapsing structures. The sound of shattering glass and crashing concrete filled the air as the once-vibrant city was reduced to rubble in mere seconds. In the aftermath, survivors emerged from the wreckage, dazed and disoriented. The smell of smoke and death hung heavy as the extent of the disaster became clear. The earthquake had brought destruction and chaos, leaving a once-thriving metropolis in ruins and terror.
By Delaney Howard3 years ago in Fiction
The Write Way to Victory
Amidst the sea of words that flow, A writer's journey must still go, Through valleys low and mountains high, To perfect their craft and reach the sky. Writing contests await, far and wide, To help hone the writer's skill and pride, To showcase their tales and heartfelt verse, And connect with readers, better or worse. Vocal.media, Writer's Digest, and more, Offer a chance to open new doors, With writing contests throughout the year, And themes that range far and near. Poets & Writers, a haven for verse, With regular contests that quench your thirst, And Winning Writers, with contests aplenty, Free to enter, to tempt the frugal penny. Reedsy, FanStory, and Gotham Writers, A trio that sparks creative fires, With monthly or weekly contests and themes, To inspire the wordsmith's wildest dreams. From The Women's Prize for Fiction to The Bath Novel Award, These contests are more than a mere reward, With cash prizes and publishing deals in sight, And opportunities to shine in the literary light. So, writers and poets, take a chance, Enter these contests and take a stance, On the path to greatness, with pen in hand, Your journey awaits, in a faraway land. - Vivia Volupta @thepleasurepen
By The Pleasure Pen3 years ago in Fiction
