Psychological

Life Paralysis . Content Warning.
I awoke into my nightmare. My cold and unyielding body refused to obey my commands. I couldn't move. My eyes scanned the room with frantic urgency, darting from shadow to shadow. I was a prisoner in my own skin, unable even to blink. There was no respite, no escape. My heart drummed a steady rhythm, each beat amplifying the dread that pulsed through me. I was back. Again.
By Oliver Millwardabout a year ago in Fiction
The ocean in her eyes. Content Warning.
Water drops, trembling, jumped off Anna's face. Her act of splatting water onto her face continued mechanically. She was not ready to escape the loop yet.
By Irene Forsterabout a year ago in Fiction
A Love Tested by Time
Chapter 1: The Dream of Parenthood Leena and Ravi had been married for five years, and their bond was built on a foundation of love, mutual respect, and shared dreams. From the day they exchanged vows, the couple had envisioned a future filled with the pitter-patter of tiny feet, the sound of laughter echoing through their home, and the joy of raising a family together. But as the years passed, their dream of becoming parents remained unfulfilled, casting a shadow over their otherwise happy marriage.
By afanaabout a year ago in Fiction
"Final Visit: Accepting the End"
Under the gray, oppressive sky, Ellen approached the imposing brick structure of the prison. The air was thick with the hum of distant machinery and the clamor of distant conversations, a stark contrast to the silence she felt inside.
By Abbasabout a year ago in Fiction
The Value of Life
In a highly significant discussion, a renowned orator held a $20 bill in his hand without uttering any opening remarks. Nevertheless, he used this ordinary piece of paper currency as a lead to convey a profound truth about the value of life to the 200 listeners present. He asked, "Who wants this $20?" Hands shot up one after another, as if everyone was eager to possess this bill.
By Grace about a year ago in Fiction
The Science of Self-Talk
How Internal Dialogue Shapes Our Lives As your morning alarm sounds, you might find yourself wondering, “Why did I set it so early?” While brushing your teeth, you might think, “I really need a haircut… or maybe not.” Rushing out the door, you realize you’ve misplaced your keys and exclaim, “I can’t do anything right!” just as you spot your neighbor. Although talking to yourself might seem awkward or even stigmatized as a sign of mental instability, decades of psychological research reveal that self-talk is a normal and pervasive behavior.
By cathynli namuliabout a year ago in Fiction
Humboldt Hypnosis
Author's preface: Any materials in quotations or italicized below may have been taken directly from the source page (Wikipedia in all cases) or lightly modified. The modifications may have rendered the material no longer scientifically accurate (of course no guarantee it was to begin with), or it may not have. The reader will have to research for themselves if they are that interested in discovering the truth of the matter.
By Everyday Junglistabout a year ago in Fiction
What A Bookcase Says About You
There is something about a library, especially a personal library, that I cannot resist. The library doesn’t have to be a whole room. I don’t believe I’ve ever been in a home where a whole room is lined with books as you might see in a movie or a mansion. The mansions I’ve been in are usually designer-decorated and bookcases were for displaying photos of fabulous trips, parties, and people, trophies, and awards, and the stack of color-coordinated fabric-covered books.
By Nanci about a year ago in Fiction
The Broken Arrow
In the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the smoke of war engulfed the entire Central Plains, and war became the norm of the society at that time. Against this backdrop, a father and his son set out together for battle. The father was an experienced general, while the son was a green recruit serving as a vanguard. They were both well aware of the brutality of war, yet they were also filled with a desire for victory. Before setting out, the father solemnly handed over a family heirloom, a magical arrow, to his son, hoping that this arrow would endow him with limitless power to dominate the battlefield.
By Grace about a year ago in Fiction
The Mirror Effect: How the Frustrations of Those Close to You Can Reflect on You
Synopsis: We all know that friend or family member who's always complaining, right? But did you know that their frustrations can unintentionally influence your own well-being? This article explores how the mirror effect of others' emotions can impact your life and offers strategies to keep your mental health intact. Get ready for a revealing journey that mixes psychology with a good dose of humor!
By Rafael Fiuzaabout a year ago in Fiction
The Others
Ellen had worked some crappy jobs over the years, but she would never say so. She was the sort of person who could latch onto the good and overlook the bad. To her, a job was only truly "crappy" when the crap was spread around. Several of her past employers had her answer phones for seven-or-more hours a day. The context of a call center usually went a long way to curb the crap at manageable levels. Her peace rested on the assurance that as long as the caller stayed "over there," and Ellen was "over here," all was well. She would let no one get her down.
By Rebekah Conardabout a year ago in Fiction
At the Place of Perpetual Dusk. Top Story - August 2024.
A young woman stood at the edge, too far up to see the ground. She was where the trees of the earth grew no more and clouds moved out of an old god’s lungs. Her eyes shrank to see the posture of the god’s blurred face, pushed up to the heavens to such a degree that she could not make godly nose from godly eye.
By Mackenzie Davisabout a year ago in Fiction