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Druids: Keepers of the Sacred Grove. Content Warning.
The True Identity of the Druids The word Druid carries deep historical weight, rooted in the landscapes and societies of Iron Age Europe rather than in later fantasy. Ancient accounts and archaeological evidence point to an educated and influential class embedded within Celtic cultures across Gaul, Britain, and Ireland between roughly the 5th century BCE and the early centuries of the Common Era. Associations with oak groves, sacred springs, and open-air sanctuaries reflect authentic religious practices that emphasized the sanctity of the natural world as a living and ordered system.
By Marcus Hedare14 days ago in BookClub
Years Later: The Bone Temple — A Post-Apocalyptic Horror Sequel . AI-Generated.
Introduction A new independent horror film titled Years Later: The Bone Temple has entered development. It is a sequel to a previous post-apocalyptic horror film. The project expands the story set in a collapsed civilization. It follows survivors navigating new threats in a desolate landscape.
By Saad 14 days ago in Geeks
What People Fail To Understand About Power
What is power? The definition of power is the ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)14 days ago in Motivation
Zootopia 2: Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Return for a New Mystery. AI-Generated.
Introduction Disney has officially announced the development of Zootopia 2. The sequel to the 2016 animated film will feature the return of protagonists Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. The plot will involve the characters tackling a strange new mystery. The film continues the story of the modern mammal metropolis.
By Saad 14 days ago in Geeks
Avatar: Fire and Ash — A New Chapter for Jake Sully and Neytiri. AI-Generated.
Introduction A new Avatar film has been officially announced. The title is Avatar: Fire and Ash. It is the third main entry in the science-fiction franchise. The story will continue to follow the characters Jake Sully and Neytiri. The film is part of a planned series of sequels from director James Cameron.
By Saad 14 days ago in Geeks
Facing the Mirror
Facing the Mirror What happens when I don’t look away — a quiet reckoning I stood before the mirror expecting an answer,
By Flower InBloom14 days ago in Poets
We Sat Upon the Couch
I met Raphael on a dating website when I was in my early 20’s. It claimed to be a dating app, but we all knew what we were seeking: a quick fuck to escape the pain of existence.
By Amos Glade15 days ago in Fiction
👑✨ The Princess Who Refused the Crown, and the Prince Who Learned to Kneel ✨👑
A Romantic Fairy-Tale Story In the kingdom of Aurelion, bells rang for everything. They rang for births and battles, treaties and triumphs, sunrises and royal moods. Bells were certainty. Bells were order.
By Zidane15 days ago in Fiction
Trump Tariffs on EU: Trade War Escalates Over U.S. Bid to Buy Greenland. AI-Generated.
Introduction The former U.S. President has proposed new tariffs on several European nations. The proposed tariffs target eight countries within the European Union. This policy is directly linked to a renewed U.S. interest in purchasing Greenland. The move escalates existing trade tensions and introduces a new diplomatic dispute over Arctic sovereignty.
By Saad 15 days ago in The Swamp
REVIEW - The Sanguine (Directed by Patrick McNerney and Daniel Jones)
This excellent film, produced and directed by Patrick McNerney and Daniel Jones (with the latter also writing and taking an on-screen role as The Elder) blends folklore with fantasy, creating a suspenseful and scary short.
By MegaFlix Movie Awards15 days ago in Horror
Hops
The Easter Bunny hopped down the bunny trail. He went from house to house leaving an Easter basket and a stuffed toy at each home. He came to a house unlike the rest. A storm cloud hung over her house. She lived in a purple house and there were all kinds of moans coming from inside the house. They were no doubt the tormented sounds of ghosts dwelling inside. Hops, the Easter Bunny trembled as he looked up at the creepy house. He knew a witch lived there and he knew it was haunted.
By DJ Robbins15 days ago in Fiction
Best and Worst MLB City Connect Hats
As someone who has a small handful of Texas Rangers hats and an avid hathead, I'm eager for Opening Day to begin. In my previous stories, I've critiqued and rated the best and worst City Connect jerseys. I'll have links to both stories at the end of this story. In this story, however, I'll be critiquing one City Connect hat that I love and one that I'm not feeling at all. Please note that teams will have more than one hat design and not all hats will be featured on here.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 15 days ago in Unbalanced