fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.

Grief Doesn’t Follow a Calendar
I used to think grief had a timeline. That if I just gave it a year—twelve clean months marked by holidays, anniversaries, and seasons shifting—it would soften into something manageable. Something I could fold away, like a winter coat when spring arrives. I believed the people who told me, “Time heals everything,” and I waited for time to do its job.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
The Tale of Chanda Uncle from Atar
In the golden dunes of the vast Sahara, nestled in the remote corners of Mauritania, lies the ancient town of Atar. It is a place of shifting sands, star-filled skies, and stories passed down through generations. Among the many tales whispered by elders around evening fires, none is as curious or beloved as the tale of Chanda Uncle from Atar.
By wilson wong8 months ago in Humans
7 Popular Quotes That Are Totally Misquoted. AI-Generated.
Introduction Quotes stick with us. They show up in movies, books, speeches, and Instagram captions. But here’s the twist: many of the most popular quotes aren’t actually accurate. They’ve been shortened, twisted, or completely made up over time.
By Haq Nawaz8 months ago in Humans
Top 10 Accidental Inventions That Changed the World. AI-Generated.
Introduction Sometimes, the best things in life happen by mistake. In part one, we saw how accidents gave us life-saving medicines, sweet treats, and even fireworks. But history has more surprises. From snack foods to children’s toys, these 10 accidental inventions shaped our world — and proved that failure can lead to greatness.
By Unfacted8 months ago in Humans
Morning Pages and Evening Grace
There was a time when my days felt like a blur. I would wake up to an alarm, reach for my phone, and immediately drown in notifications, headlines, and expectations. My evenings weren’t much different—scrolling until sleep took over, my mind buzzing with the weight of everything undone. It was a rhythm of reactivity, not intentionality. A life filled with doing, but devoid of being.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Living Intentionally in a Culture of Excess
We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more—more success, more followers, more stuff, more hustle, more everything.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Loving Someone Who Was Never Mine
There’s a quiet ache that comes from loving someone who was never really yours. Not officially. Not fully. Not in the way love stories are told, or relationships are defined.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Books to Craft Authentic Vocal Media Storie
Vocal Media is a platform where stories thrive on authenticity, emotion, and a human touch. Writers on Vocal aim to captivate readers with narratives that feel personal, relatable, and unique, standing out in communities like Humans, Fiction, or Geek. While AI tools can assist with drafting, the best Vocal stories are those that feel handcrafted, brimming with voice and depth that AI struggles to replicate. To help writers create such content, this article explores the world’s best books that inspire authentic storytelling. These books offer lessons in crafting compelling titles, subtitles, and narratives that resonate with Vocal’s audience, ensuring your stories feel unmistakably human.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Humans
Just three years left to avoid surpassing 1.5°C warming, experts caution
The Earth could go over the 1.5°C global warming limit in just three years if we keep releasing carbon dioxide at the current rate.
By Kamran Khan8 months ago in Humans
From Ghalegaun to the World
In a remote village tucked into the folds of Nepal’s Annapurna range, where mornings begin with the sound of buffalo bells and mist curls like secrets between pine trees, a 19-year-old boy dreamed of machines.
By Arshad khan8 months ago in Humans
“Why We’re Obsessed With Time — And What We Lose Chasing It”
We live in a world ruled by clocks. From the moment we wake up to the buzzing alarm on our phones, to the deadlines that dictate our workdays, to the countdowns for appointments and events — time governs almost everything we do. We obsess over it, track it, measure it, and try desperately to manage it. But in this relentless race against the clock, what are we really chasing? And more importantly, what are we losing along the way?
By Moments & Memoirs8 months ago in Humans
The Power of Human Habits Shaping Our Lives One Day at a Time
Human habits are the silent drivers behind most of our behaviors. Whether we’re aware of it or not, much of what we do every day is shaped not by active decision-making, but by deeply ingrained routines. From the moment we wake up to the way we prepare our meals, commute to work, interact with others, or unwind at night, habits govern a significant portion of our lives.
By Numan Afridi8 months ago in Humans