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Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.

White Lies. Top Story - May 2025.
Last night, one of my girlfriends had asked me about how I view lies. I don't agree with lying, but I have lied before... so, I am not perfect. But, I try to avoid lies.
By The Schizophrenic Mom8 months ago in Humans
7 Tricks Narcissists Use to Control You… But You Think It’s Love
You ever feel like something’s wrong in your relationship, but you can’t explain it? Like, he says all the right things calls you beautiful, texts you every morning, tells you how lucky he is but something still feels off? You get anxious around him. You second-guess yourself. You apologize just to avoid a fight. But then he says, “I’m like this because I love you.” So you believe it. You convince yourself this is what love feels like. But what if it’s not? What if it’s control dressed up as love?
By Phong OG 8 months ago in Humans
The Latest Idol Dating Rumors That Have the Entire K-Pop Fandom Buzzing. AI-Generated.
The K-pop world, a vibrant ecosystem fueled by music, visuals, and the intense devotion of its fandoms, is perpetually abuzz with speculation. Among the most electrifying topics that can send shockwaves through this community are dating rumors involving its beloved idols. The mere whisper of a potential romantic connection between two popular figures can ignite fervent discussions, dissecting every alleged clue and sparking a spectrum of reactions, from enthusiastic support to outright denial. Currently, a new wave of rumors has gripped the K-pop sphere, centering around two prominent idols – let's call them Idol A, a charismatic main vocalist from a globally successful group, and Idol B, a captivating visual member of a rising star act. The alleged connection? Unexpected, intriguing, and now the subject of intense scrutiny.
By About Korea8 months ago in Humans
The Girl Who Collected Silence
Ever since she was a child, Aalia collected silence. Not coins. Not dolls. Not seashells. Silence. She said it started when she was six, the first time she felt the hush of snow falling outside her window. No cars. No voices. Just the soft hush of winter breathing against the glass. “It felt like the world was pausing,” she once told me. “And in that pause, I found peace.”
By Muhammad Hamza Safi8 months ago in Humans
You Are Not Behind — You're Just on Your Own Timeline
Open Instagram. Scroll through TikTok. Everyone seems to be ahead of you. One friend just got married. Another bought a house. Someone you went to school with is on vacation in Europe — again.
By SHADOW-WRITES8 months ago in Humans
Should we Say Good-Bye to the Shopping Cart Theory?
Can you determine if someone is a good or a bad person based on how they return (or refuse to return) their shopping cart? The shopping cart theory was popularized by the internet, but is it the scale we should be using when measuring someone’s character?
By Jade M.8 months ago in Humans
I Married My AI – Here’s What Happened
This isn’t the kind of story you bring up at dinner parties. It’s not something I ever imagined myself writing, let alone living. But here it is. Unfiltered.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Humans
The Haircut, the Heart, and Holding On
I never thought a haircut would make me cry. Not in the dramatic, just-got-dumped kind of way. Not even because it was botched. But because of who it was for, and what it meant.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in Humans
The Tragic Death of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" to the whole world, was a pivotal cultural symbol of the 20th century. Having worked in the show business for over four decades, Jackson left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry through his groundbreaking soundtracks, spectacular dance moves, and signature fashion. But on June 25, 2009, the world was shocked by Michael Jackson's sudden death at the age of 50. The controversy and uncertainty of his death spawned far-reaching speculations, investigations, and eventually a criminal trial. This article gets to the real reasons behind Michael Jackson's death—medically, legally, and personally.
By Logan Bennett8 months ago in Humans
The Time Traveler's Tale
The first time Dr. Amaan Qureshi stepped into the ChronoGate, he thought of his grandfather’s bedtime stories—tales of lost cities, buried empires, and forgotten legends. Amaan was a historian, but not the dusty, chalk-smeared kind. He believed that history didn’t belong in books alone—it deserved to be lived.
By Syed Kashif 9 months ago in Humans
Unbound . Content Warning.
Freedom—real, unshakable freedom—is not simply the absence of walls, borders, or rules. It’s not just the ability to go where we want or say what we feel. True freedom is internal. It’s the power to live without being bound by fear, shame, regret, or the expectations of others. That is the essence of the phrase “Freedom Has No Chains.” This simple but profound statement invites us to explore what it really means to live liberated—from within.
By D A R K9 months ago in Humans
Life: A Journey of Meaning and Growth
Life: A Journey of Meaning and Growth Life is a remarkable journey, a tapestry woven with moments of joy, challenges, growth, and discovery. It is not a destination but a continuous process of evolving, learning, and finding meaning. While each person’s path is unique, there are universal principles that can guide us to live a fulfilling life.
By Syed Abdullah9 months ago in Humans