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The Nameless Stranger
A name is usually the first thing we learn about a person, but that was definitely not the case at this meeting. Sitting in front of me is a man; his strawberry-red hair cut short, with the heavy curls creating a puff-like look to his head. Looking out the window, his eyes scanning the countryside as we move past, on the way to the city—our destination.
By M. W. Larsen10 months ago in Fiction
Can Not Directly Replying To Vagueposts Be Normalized?
In a perfect world, direct communication would solve every problem in existence. People would be able to easily hash out their issues simply by having civil conversations instead of being forced to use more confrontational methods.
By Snarky Lisa10 months ago in Humans
Setting as Catalyst
It started with a conversation, the kind that drifts in like salt air and stays long after it’s gone. L.K. Rolan had just returned from a trip to Arch Cape and Astoria, Oregon—windswept towns that know how to press a thumbprint into your soul. We got to talking, as we do, and found ourselves circling one truth:
By Mother Combs10 months ago in Writers
Good~Hurt
THE Interviews: As a curious 'Observational Writer,' I am simply interested in having a glimmer of understanding, and not at all attempting to be judgmental, as to the reasons for Gen Z's often overwhelming displays of this art form slathered all over their bodies.
By Jay Kantor9 months ago in Humor
Artificial Intelligence and Creative Writing
From where I sit I can see the squirrels in the back garden, tightrope walking along the washing line to nibble at the peanuts in the ‘squirrel-proof’ bird-feeder we have placed there. They are scrappy, ingenious creatures showing adaptability, inventiveness and creativity.
By Rachel Robbins10 months ago in Writers
Damned Souls
“Come, and see.” Herod tasted ash. It was a dream, surely. It had to be. And yet…the heat from the columns of fire burned his skin as though they truly raged besides him. He turned and twisted against the summons, willing himself to look anywhere but toward the gruesome dance before him.
By Matthew J. Fromm10 months ago in Art
What Makes the Sky Blue?
I don’t look up enough. When I do, I find myself in awe at how beautiful the sky is. It’s easy to go about our daily lives and accept it as just another constant. Today, I want to ask a question that many of us would have asked before, yet may not have found the answer – why is the sky blue?
By Dave's Your Uncle!10 months ago in FYI
Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge Winners
Words have a way of misbehaving—spilling onto the page before they’ve found their shape, daring us to wrestle with their untamed potential. For this challenge, we asked you to share an excerpt that was raw, imperfect, and brimming with possibility—then pull back the curtain on your creative process. We wanted to see the twists and turns, the risks you took, and the bold steps you made to transform that messy first draft into something singular.
By Vocal Curation Team10 months ago in Resources
The Book of Marie
She missed her siblings. At least now Adriel and Gloria knew about the baby. She hated all the secrecy, but it was for the best of intentions. Castro was a dangerous Black Dragon. His power was just dark enough to be overpowering and destructive. That was how he had gained control. He'd beaten down Adriel and Gloria, took over their lives, until the family had been split and destroyed. Now, he was the chaos behind the family. Always lurking in the shadows and always destroying things before they had time to grow. She didn't want her son anywhere near Castro.
By Alisha Wilkins ✒️🦋🖋️10 months ago in Fiction
