Psychological

The Onion Wars - 4
The lunch from McDonald's arrived twenty minutes later. Jones had ordered McRib, thinking that he hadn’t had it for years. After he ate, he felt heavy and sleepy.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in Fiction
The Weight of Shame
I was born in a small village in Africa, nestled in the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape. Our village was like many others in South Africa, struggling to survive in a country ravaged by poverty, civil wars, and famine.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
The Symphony of Heartstrings
When you think of love stories, you imagine a crescendo of passion, a symphony of emotions, but rarely do you consider the discordant notes that make the melody even more poignant.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
The Echo of a Whistle
My grandfather, a man of few words, had a whistle. Not the kind you blow into, but the kind that lived between his lips, a melody that seemed to carry the weight of his life's stories. It was a simple tune, three notes that he'd whistle while working in his garden or fixing the old, creaky porch swing.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
The Art of the Unspoken
This study, published in Nature Aging in August of 2024 analyzed a ton of proteins and metabolites in people of various ages and found, when you put it all together, that there are some big changes in body chemistry over time and those changes peak at age 44 and age 60.
By Tales by J.J.about a year ago in Fiction
Bag
Bethan looked at Christine's shocked face as she got up from where she'd been sat and went over to her. You're not the only one who can act, Dave, she thought. With her back to him, Bethan mouthed Trust me and hoped that would be enough to get Christine on board.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
Episode 8: The Case of the Vanishing Violinist (The Misadventures of Felix Bright and Dr. Moira Keys)
The Prelude Felix Bright sat at his desk, attempting to balance a pencil on his nose. Moira Keys, his ever-pragmatic partner, didn’t bother looking up from the case files she was organizing.
By Marveline Merababout a year ago in Fiction
Plan
Christine's suggestion to"get rid of Dave" was one of wishful thinking. Yes. she'd bashed him over the head but this was out of necessity and not any real murderous feeling. She'd had to act.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
How can fiction influence real life?
Fiction, often considered a gateway to other worlds, has a profound impact on real life. From shaping personal perspectives to influencing societal norms, fiction holds a unique power to inspire, educate, and transform. Through stories, we explore possibilities, question realities, and envision futures that might otherwise remain unimagined. This article delves into the many ways fiction influences real life, offering insights into its subtle yet transformative power.
By Bindu Bhardwajabout a year ago in Fiction
Time for Replies
The knock on the head he had received from his wife with a rock not only injured him but disoriented him. He didn't recall that it was his wife who assaulted him.
By Bishnu Kumar about a year ago in Fiction
Black Friday
There’s something deeply unsettling about Fridays that fall on the 13th of the month. And no, I’m not talking about that fleeting moment of dread when you realize payday is still a week away. I mean the real chill, the one that creeps into your bones, triggered by whispers of bad luck and ancient curses. Black Friday—no, not the shopping frenzy kind—is a day steeped in superstition, a cauldron of dark myths and strange tales.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Fiction
The Tides of Fury and Plea
Acob had always been a man of extremes. His emotions, sharp as daggers, could swing from one end of the spectrum to the other with the speed of a storm. At work, he was known for his temper — a quick fuse, a raging force that left destruction in its wake. But outside the office, when the storm calmed and the anger subsided, another side of Jacob emerged: one that was pitiful, desperate, and willing to plead.
By Sazia Afreen Sumiabout a year ago in Fiction