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Overthinking Kindness
I made it a goal to enter all of the writing challenges on this site. My genre of choice tends to be fantasy, so forcing myself to practice writing poetry and realistic fiction was a good exercise if not a great exploration of my own writing style. I saw that the newest challenge was about an act of kindness explored through the recipient’s perspective, and I thought it sounded like a sweet idea. For two days, I sifted through my memories, trying to come up with a moment worth telling, and I came to a discovery.
By Samantha Smithabout a year ago in Psyche
A Wee Toilet Tale
There has long been held an urban myth in Scotland, that according to law, if someone asks a homeowner for use of their toilet, they are legally obliged to let them. According to the Law Commission, though, there is nothing of the sort. The thought is it was borne of Scottish people taking pride in being hospitable. I am including this point in the preamble to the tale below to give some context.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Psyche
Jake. Top Story - September 2024.
I'm never sure what to expect when my partner and I arrive for these exchanges. Most of the time, the people we meet don't know, either. This was clearly no exception. When our little sedan pulled up to the curb, the young woman looked petrified. I stepped out of the vehicle and opened the back door. Jake bounded from the back seat and I released the breath I'd been holding. He was home!
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Psyche
The Woman in the Cafe. Top Story - September 2024.
The bell jingles against the door as yet another person walks into the cramped cafe. Unlike some of the others coming in on their lunch break, she comes in with a genuine smile, brightening up the space and I'm sure the barista's day. Poor girl has had a line of sour people today.
By Alexandria Stanwyckabout a year ago in Psyche
The Power of Small Kindness
It was one of those days when everything just felt wrong. You know the type: when you wake up late, spill coffee on your shirt, and can’t find your keys. I should have known from the moment my alarm failed to go off that the day would be an uphill battle. I rushed through my morning routine, scrambled out the door, and somehow made it to work in time. But even there, it felt like the world was working against me—emails piling up, meetings running longer than expected, and my computer freezing just as I finished an important report.
By MIRACLE DANLAMIabout a year ago in Psyche
Parallel Universes
Have you ever been in a situation that felt strangely familiar, like you’ve already experienced it? This sensation is called déjà vu, a French term meaning “already seen.” While there are many scientific explanations for déjà vu, one of the more fascinating ideas is that it could be linked to parallel universes. Could déjà vu be a moment when two different realities overlap? Let’s explore this intriguing theory and see what it might reveal about our world.
By Mamoona Bushraabout a year ago in Psyche
The Light in the Storm
It was a tempestuous evening Seattle, where the rain pounded the city with relentless fury. The streets were awash with water, and the wind howled through the downtown canyons, creating a cacophony of natural chaos. I was Emma, a single mother juggling a part-time job and the responsibilities of raising my eight-year-old son, Ben. That day had been especially challenging; my car had broken down, and with public transport being unreliable in such weather, I found myself stuck at a bus stop, drenched and anxious.
By Lambert Godgift about a year ago in Psyche
The Unexpected Guardian
The winter chill had settled in Washington, D.C., wrapping the city in a blanket of frost and gray skies. The streets, typically bustling with activity, seemed subdued under the weight of the season. I was Alex, a junior accountant juggling multiple tasks at a downtown office, and the pressures of the job were beginning to take their toll. My deadlines were looming, and I had been struggling to keep up with the demands.
By Lambert Preyeabout a year ago in Psyche
A Day’s Bright Light
It was a sweltering afternoon in Los Angeles, the kind where the sun seemed to beat down with relentless intensity. I was Jessica, a freelance graphic designer, working from my usual spot at a local coffee shop. The place was bustling with people trying to escape the heat, their chatter blending with the hiss of the espresso machine. I had been dealing with a particularly stressful client and was struggling to stay focused on my work.
By Gifted Bright about a year ago in Psyche
