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A Conversation With the Mirror
There are moments when the world tilts—when you find yourself cracked open in a silence so loud it roars. The polished affirmations, the soft-spoken mantras, all start to feel like bandaids on bullet wounds. Not beautiful. Not helpful. Just a cover that doesn’t hold—words that slip right off when you need something that sticks.
By Annie Edwards 9 months ago in Psyche
The Quiet That Screamed
They say there is a silence so loud, it tears the skin of your thoughts. It doesn't arrive like a thunderclap or a scream or the slam of a door at midnight. No. It comes like dust. Slow. Gentle. Undefinable. Until one day you look around and realize the world has stopped responding. You speak, and nothing echoes back, not even your own voice. You reach for something solid—work, love, prayer, even pain—and your hand passes right through it like it’s smoke. And suddenly, the life you thought was yours feels like a film projected on fog. You can see it. Almost touch it. But not enter. That’s what happened to me. And I don’t remember when it started. That’s the worst part. There was no explosion, no death, no dramatic betrayal. Just the slow, quiet erosion of meaning.
By Beyond The Surface9 months ago in Psyche
How Much Phone Time Is Too Much?. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Invisible Habit We All Share We touch our phones over 2,600 times a day, according to some estimates. From checking messages first thing in the morning to doomscrolling late at night, our daily routines are increasingly shaped by glowing screens. But how much screen time is too much? Is it possible that our eyes, brains, and sleep cycles are paying the price?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Psyche
The Metamorphosis of the Mind
Prologue Before the world begins to change around us, the most profound revolutions occur within. In the deepest chambers of the mind—where fears whisper, dreams flicker, and memories fold into silence—true metamorphosis takes place. This is the story of a man who, in forgetting who he was, learned who he could become.
By Malik Kashif9 months ago in Psyche
The Mind Wanders
Before I begin, I would like to tell you, the reader, that I’m okay. This narrative is prompted by a Vocal challenge entitled “The Metamorphosis of the Mind.” This challenge is a no more than 2,500-word and no less than 1,000-word piece where I, the author, am supposed to share a transformative moment from my mental or emotional journey. For the past few years, while being a Vocal Plus member, I have been entering these challenges in the hopes of likes, reads, subscriptions, and, of course, prize money. My entries, thus far, have been mostly fictional pieces of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and the occasional poetry. I report that to date, I have not won nor have had an honorable mention, which is okay. I am hopeful that I will at least sharpen my skills to where someone enjoys my writing enough to continuously want to read what I put out on Vocal. This challenge, however, is different. This challenge wants us to explore our own psyche and present a moment of our lives to you, the reader. I did not know where to begin with this entry, for you see, I believe I have experienced a more than average share of personal growth. Let me quickly explain.
By Anthony Diaz9 months ago in Psyche
The First Time I Fell in Love Was Also the Last
They say your first love never really leaves you. I didn’t know mine would come and go in the same summer. This is me. A shy, thoughtful 17-year-old in my final summer before college. The kind of person who watches life from the sidelines—introverted, observant, not the type who’s ever been in love before. My world is small, familiar, and safe… until he arrives.
By Gift Abotsi 10 months ago in Psyche
My Own Anatomy
2021 Changed my major and schools after being in lockdown from COVID-19, remote learning and was able to find a new normal. Masks were still being worn and we all still had to figure out the best way to stay safe whilst still trying to transition back to in-person learning. I made some new friends (however questionable they were) and started learning more about my own identity that was slowly becoming more of a reality.
By Angel Adagio10 months ago in Psyche
Do you know what the harms of drugs are?
Tobacco is made by drying the leaves and stems of the tobacco plant. Cigarettes are made by cutting and wrapping the dried leaves in special paper, and bindis and cigars are made by wrapping the leaves in special paper. The consumption of smoke and vapor from burning these is called smoking. Tobacco releases a substance called nicotine, which, as a narcotic, temporarily stimulates the nerves and harms the body in various ways. Smoking, in addition to nicotine, also causes some other toxic substances to enter the body. Cigarette smoke contains a significant amount of toxic gases, chemicals, and narcotics. These substances reduce the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin in the blood. It also contains several adhesives and hydrocarbons, which cause various diseases in the lungs (Figure 1.06), and even cancer.
By Arfan Raihen10 months ago in Psyche
