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Stakes of Success
You don't want your characters to be successful. I know it sounds mean, but hear me out. Success is cool, but struggles make for better stories. You’ve heard the saying, bad decisions make for good stories. It’s true. This next set of Pixar rules for storytelling is about causing trouble.
By Sarah Massey2 years ago in Writers
No Lesser Evil
There's a crisis and it's been ongoing for decades. They are ramping up supplies. They are challenging us in every way. We must do something says General Luther to the Joint Staffs with the President. President Light is hesitated and he explains that there are too many implications and complications. And how they might lead astray and create distractions. We cannot be conformed to their allures and lose sight of the bigger prize. But keep an eye on them and I want to know details, details, details from the very last info says President Light. As President Light and Vice President Kneels remove themselves from the meeting. As they continually having the conversation walking into the Oval Office. Vice President Kneels was asked what he thinks about the threats. And he said that they appear real and valid but we cannot shake the nation. We cannot alarm citizens to arm. We must use diplomacy and ease tensions by default. And President Light continued You know I was a five star general and I understand the process of war and the necessary for sacrifice. I do not want to wait too long because waiting is vulnerability and we cannot show weakness because weakness means fear and neutrality is death. The Vice President agreed and left the Oval Office. President Light finished up checking his messages on the phone and received an urgent red phone message from another country's president. Mr. President we need you and America. We need you and your men. We need your urgent support for the necessary of democracy. Our nation is under attack and if you be silent for your own democracy then your democracy will falter as ours and be tested by the whirlwind of war. President Light was standing in front of his chair and drop in his chair with his arms folded. And he sat for hours folding his hands and thinking. He looked at the Oval office's Statues and he thought about what they would do. He kept remembering as a history major what they did in times of peril and crisis. And after teasing his brain, he called in important staff and Vice President Kneels. As they walked into the office alert and vigilant, the President had his back towards them looking out the window brainstorming and concerned. And as they stood there waiting for the President to respond, he declared Sit down and Play the Message. And as some of the staff sat down, the President turned around in the chair and looked them square in the eye and watch them sternly and boldly. Then after the message was played from a President of another country, the President said Well Damn it what do you think we should do. It escalated. It has escalated. By God it escalated. And we have to do something. We have to move quickly. As the staff tried to calm the President down and give alternatives. The President demanded to see General Luther alone with Vice President Kneels. And General Luther came in, the President was warm and welcome him with the Vice President and invited him to sit and listen. General Luther looked concerned and folded his arms and he interrupted the message from the other country's president. And he said urgently Mr. President and Mr. Vice President we must act, our nation must act. Let me act. Vice President Kneels said we don't want to shake the country. We must be careful. We must be very careful that's all I am saying. President Light said Enough Kneels we did this early. General Luther I want intel and I want it now. General Luther said I got the intel and he called in his team. And after hours and hours of deliberating, the President call in the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State. Secretary O'Williams along with Secretary Frenks in a presentation, we have to be careful of this man, this dictator Jichos. He's mad. He comes up with these evil plans and kills everyone who oppose. Jichos is obsessed and hateful. He likes looking popular and famous so the people will be mesmerized by his presence. He speaks passionately about nonsense to win as many supporters as possible. President Light and Vice President Kneels What does he look like. And they said he's a nationalistic sociopathy, he spends the rich money and sells countries. President Light said Can we take him out and end the war just like that. They said Well it is kinda complicated. We have to do it in front of the people which may reck our relations. We have to also take out elite command under Dictator Jichos. Vice President Kneels disagreed saying we are not butchers. We are not barbarians. We are diplomats and we represent democratic principles. President Light said Is it the lesser of two evils. The Lesser evil because I am not gonna risk our democracy and union which is strong for pointless power. They said There is no lesser evil. War is ugly and death is prevalent if we don't we must act and do it quickly while he is priding his power and strength. President Light said Do it there's no lesser evil.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
A Mikeydred April Fools Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators
Introduction Every so often I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to three random creators who take part in it and ask them to share their stories in the comments and on the thread in the group.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Pain
There are a few basic elements that connect every person on the planet. Emotions like love, hate, fear, depression, and joy are feelings every human will experience during their lives to varying degrees. A writer wouldn’t be able to create an effective love story if his or her audience had no concept of what love was. True physical pain is unlike any of the other conditions I have previously mentioned, even though every human can feel it.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Writers
African Voodoo
Voodoo is a term with a certain image attached to it. This image is derived from American Gothic horror films, mixed with a little bit of racism, or at least a lack of knowledge amongst westerners about the purpose/beliefs and especially the practices of Voodoo. The Vodun religion revolves around the Voodoo spirits. It is not possible for me to go into detail about all the different Vodun ghosts and what they do. However, suffice it to say that the Vodun have a hierarchy and a group of important deities that control the spirit world as well as the everyday human world. In addition to the Vodun ghosts, there are local ghosts in everything from rivers, trees, local villages, and individual families. These local ghosts include many spirits of ancestors who are left behind to protect and help the people and environment that were close to them in times of need.
By Msizi Dlamini2 years ago in Writers
Ankit Bhatia - Multi-Talented Creator, Social Media Waves
A creative with several talents, Ankit Bhatia skillfully navigates the social media waves. Acclaimed for his adaptability, he shines in a variety of artistic pursuits, including cinema and photography, enthralling viewers with his inventiveness. Bhatia creates engaging material that connects strongly with viewers on a variety of media thanks to her talent for narrative and visual sense. He's become well-known and acknowledged as a trendsetter and influencer because to his ability to use social media to his advantage. Ankit Bhatia rides the digital wave and makes a lasting impression on the ever changing social media scene.
By Siya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Craftsmen are more self-important. For what reason is deliberate demise expanding?. Content Warning.
Craftsmen are a piece self-important. Perhaps he was presumptuous about a great deal of things, perhaps we didn't get it,' said artist and his family companion Shamim Ara Nipa about the late Rabindra performer Sadi Mohammad.
By Anis Ahmed Siddeque2 years ago in Writers
Europe in the pre-war state: Clean state head. Content Warning.
The most obliterating circumstance since WWII is happening in Europe because of the effect of the Ukraine-Russia war. Poland's Head of the state Donald Tusk depicted the circumstance as a pre-war circumstance in Europe. "Nobody in Europe will have a solid sense of reassurance if Kyiv loses the conflict," he said.
By Anis Ahmed Siddeque2 years ago in Writers
Feeling Priveleged: Reflections on "A Story Every Day" So Far (March Edition)
I've been lucky to have some time off work toward the end of the month. This meant I could write several entries to the Whispering Woods challenge, and still do a micro every day. Fitting for March, for a few days, I really did descend into a kind of madness, writing thousands of words a day. Something I'd wanted to do for weeks, and hadn't been able to.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
The healing garden
In the heart of a small village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there existed a hidden sanctuary known as the Healing Garden. Legend had it that the garden possessed mystical powers, capable of curing ailments of both body and soul. It was said that those who entered its gates would find solace, healing, and renewal.
By Chris Brown2 years ago in Writers
