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Chain Break. Content Warning.
She first noticed the prison walls after the accident on Highway 9. Three cars, two families, one child who would never see seven. The news anchor's voice was steady, professional, as if reporting the weather. But Sarah heard something else underneath—the sound of her faith cracking like ice in spring.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Journal
Self Assessment for Freelancers: A Complete Filing Guide
Freelancers often navigate a complex landscape of income streams, expenses, and tax obligations. The HMRC Self Assessment system is designed to ensure that all income is reported accurately and taxes are paid on time. Understanding the nuances of the process is essential for avoiding penalties and maintaining financial clarity.
By Self Assessment Tax Return4 months ago in Journal
Monetizing the Fall
There’s a specific kind of video you’ve seen a thousand times — a person crying into their phone camera, breaking down on a live stream, confessing secrets they swore they’d never share, or capturing the exact moment they get fired, dumped, or canceled. And while the moment is painful, maybe even real, it’s what happens after that reveals the game:
By Randolphe Tanoguem4 months ago in Journal
The Lens That Builds or Breaks You
There’s a voice in your head that questions everything. It leans back, crosses its arms, and says, “Yeah, but…” It’s the voice of caution. Of doubt. Of "realism."
By Randolphe Tanoguem4 months ago in Journal
The UK Passport Backup Plan
In an era defined by global volatility—from political shifts to economic uncertainties—the concept of a "backup plan" has evolved beyond savings accounts and insurance policies. For a growing number of British citizens, the ultimate form of security is a second passport. This isn't about rejecting British identity; it's about pragmatically enhancing personal and financial resilience. A UK passport backup plan is increasingly seen not as an exit strategy, but as an essential component of a modern, globalised life.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Journal
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 26
I have come to accept my darker side following a prolonged period of alcohol consumption, yet I keep this acknowledgment to myself. I become a stockbroker in this way, yet I feel obligated to serve as a social worker and spread awareness about alcoholism.
By TheNaeth4 months ago in Journal
Rashida’s Stand
Rashida’s Stand When silence breaks, courage speaks louder than fear Rashida’s mother had started warning her when she was only twelve. But the real meaning of those warnings only struck her two years later—when Shafi, the shopkeeper, stopped looking at her face and began letting his gaze rest two hands lower.
By Habib Ullah 4 months ago in Journal
The Quiet Revolution in a Noisy World
M Mehran Everywhere we look today, noise surrounds us. Phones buzz with notifications, news cycles scream for attention, and social media pushes us to share, like, and perform. In a world where silence is rare, one simple practice quietly resists the chaos: journaling.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in Journal
Never Let Power Consume You
Power is really dangerous, and I can tell you that I no longer trust any artist or anybody on social media. Sharing something with the community only means betraying others. This is why hidden societies exist.
By TheNaeth4 months ago in Journal
Gate to Nowhere
Nona had always hated airports after midnight. The way the harsh lighting made everything look bleached and artificial, the way her footsteps echoed too loudly in the empty corridors, the way time seemed to stretch and distort until she couldn't tell if she'd been waiting for twenty minutes or two hours.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Journal
Diamond World
The Entrance The great diamond-shaped archway that once welcomed millions now stands as a broken crown. Half of its faceted panels have shattered, leaving jagged edges that catch rainwater and funnel it down in rust-colored streams. The turnstiles are frozen solid with corrosion, their chrome surfaces now a mottled brown-green. Scattered across the cracked entry plaza are fragments of the original diamond-embedded walkway, their facets dulled and clouded, crunching underfoot like broken teeth.
By Autumn 4 months ago in Journal
The Death of the Last Leading Man: Robert Redford and the End of an Era
With him, a door that had stood ajar for decades finally closed: that of the last actor able to be both a star of the system and a critic of its foundations. His publicist confirmed that he died “in the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” but the ritual phrasing couldn’t begin to explain the magnitude of what was lost with his passing.
By DramaT4 months ago in Journal