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The Giant Who Never Spoke
The rain was coming down in sheets that night, drumming on the old tin roof like impatient fingers, and I was maybe twelve, curled up on the porch swing with a blanket that smelled like pipe tobacco and my granddad’s coat. He didn’t talk much anymore-age had stolen most of his words-but stories? Those he still had. He’d lean back in his rocker, eyes half-closed, and let them spill out slow, like molasses in January.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED15 days ago in Horror
The Message That Arrived Too Late. AI-Generated.
At 11:58 p.m., the city outside Sameer’s apartment was already celebrating. Fireworks cracked the sky open, laughter echoed from balconies, and car horns competed like impatient children. Inside, the room was silent except for the steady ticking of a clock hanging slightly crooked on the wall.
By shakir hamid15 days ago in Motivation
Emotional Intimacy in the Digital Age:
Emotional Intimacy in the Digital Age: Why Connection Feels Harder Than Ever In an era of constant connectivity, emotional intimacy is quietly declining. People are more reachable than ever, yet many adults report feeling emotionally distant, misunderstood, or lonely.
By Artical Media15 days ago in Humans
Emma Watson up for national award after JK Rowling comments
Emma Watson is up for a national award after her comments and feud with JK Rowling. The 35-year-old is studying at Oxford University, in the city where she grew up, having opted to study a Master’s degree in creative writing in September 2023.
By Dena Falken Esq15 days ago in Geeks
