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Ice Ice Baby
I have no idea what this is going to be, other than a reaction to a student essay I graded this morning, a personal narrative about a day this summer when she, eight months pregnant, and her fiancé went to the laundromat on a Saturday morning. They were leaving when nine agents approached them, horse-collared her fiancé, cuffed him, and put him in a vehicle without allowing him to say goodbye to his pregnant fiancée.
By Harper Lewis18 days ago in Writers
How People Are Building Passive Income With Simple Websites and AI
Let’s be honest: if you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably seen all the loud promises about making passive income with AI. “Set it and forget it!” “Earn six figures in your sleep!” “AI will do all the work for you!”
By ELIA MWAPINGA18 days ago in Journal
Unto the Fearful Ocean
The village stunk of fear… or was it the villagers themselves? The crowd stared in awe as the knight and his squire moved past, both ahorse, and surely the most impressive sight they had seen for ages. Everett had been a squire for almost a year, and this was the first time he had accompanied the knight on a king’s errand.
By Mitchel Dane18 days ago in Fiction
Sunrise Drink Ideas to Brighten Your Day
When you think of a sunrise drink, you probably picture the classic Tequila Sunrise — that gorgeous gradient of orange, red, and gold swirling in your glass like the morning sky. But there’s more to sunrise drinks than just tequila and grenadine. These cocktails capture the essence of dawn with vibrant colors and fresh, fruity flavors that wake up your senses and set a cheerful tone.
By Ethan Chen18 days ago in Proof
Businesswoman Chapter 354
Silhouettes danced across from the fire. It was like the Collectivists pranced about to the glory of their own dysfunction. Socialista twirled and gyrated. Common Man jostled about almost in a feminine manner. And Fascinder just stood there. He took a swig of the vodka and pointed at the screen.
By Skyler Saunders18 days ago in Chapters
Best Artwork by Gustave Moreau
French Symbolist artist Gustave Moreau was known for his brilliant depictions of mythological and religious themes. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and took private art courses with artist Theodore Chasseriau. In 1857 Moreau went to Italy and studied the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Giovanni Bellini. He became the professor of the artists Henri Matisse and Georges Rouault at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. The Musée National Gustave Moreau is in Paris.
By Rasma Raisters18 days ago in Art
A Breeze I Wish To Forget
The pictures upheld itself to Natajra’s standard as the driver cruises through the city. The skies were pretty, it wasn’t too hot or too cold outside, and the garden and palms trees were absolutely beautiful. Natajra pinched herself wondering if she was in heaven. “Ouch!” She whispered to herself as she rubs the tiny pain away.
By Devond Devoe18 days ago in Fiction
