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Unofficial Vocal Challenges: December 2025
Introduction This list of unofficial Vocal challenges will grow as I find them, so it will be short when this is first published.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBAabout a month ago in Writers
Sky Diving
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise - Using the first person, describe an event or action you are fairly sure you will never experience firsthand. Be very specific - the more details you incorporate the more likely it is that your reader will believe you. Include your feelings and reactions. Limit: 550 words. The Objective - Writing what you know is all very well, but it certainly does restrict most of us within narrow confines. You must also be able to write what you don't know, but can imagine. This is what your imagination is for. Let it fly.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a month ago in Writers
Price of Authoritarian Faith
Religion and authoritarianism shouldn't mix. One can bring liberation, dignity, and love. The other demands control, submission, and fear.
By Rev. Jason Carson Wilsonabout a month ago in Writers
When Engineering Had to Breathe: Lessons from Apollo 13. AI-Generated.
There are moments in aerospace history when technology stops being about ambition and becomes about mercy. Apollo 13 was one of those moments.
By Beckett Dowhanabout a month ago in Writers
Best Quranic Way Dua to Make Someone Fall in Love With you ( halal and powerful way)
Assalamu Alaikum, all brothers and sisters, today I will discuss the Dua to Make Someone Fall in Love with You. I will explain every detail of what a Dua is, how it works, when to pray, when a Dua yields results, and how to use a Dua. You will find Islamic Dua.
By Farook Ali about a month ago in Writers
Why Are Sudanese Novels Excluded from Major Arab Literary Prizes?
Why was In Search of Mustafa Saeed excluded from the shortlist of the Arabic Prize for Fiction—misleadingly known as the “Booker,” a name it does not truly deserve?
By Emad Blakeabout a month ago in Writers
Why I Write (Even When No One’s Reading)
If you’ve been writing on Vocal for more than five minutes, you’ve probably felt it. You publish a piece you genuinely care about. You refresh the page. Once. Twice. Maybe ten times.
By That ‘Freedom’ Guyabout a month ago in Writers
Suspended
As the clock struck As the clock struck 5:30 pm, Danny was straight out of his seat and heading home. It was the end of another long, soulless day at work in which the highlight was getting a Subway deal at lunch. While waiting for the lift, he started to scroll on his phone, but it wasn’t connecting to the internet. Without thinking anymore of it he put his phone back in his pocket and got into the lift alongside three others who were already in there. The lift started moving as normal before shaking a couple of times and then grinding to a halt between floors 13 and 14. He wasn’t overly concerned, but one of the other passengers appeared to be panicking, wanting to try and help. He asked if she was ok and found out she suffered from claustrophobia. Another passenger pressed the alarm button to try and get through to the lift maintenance team to alert them to the situation, but there was no response, just a faint crackling noise coming from the tinny speaker.
By MadlynLeeabout a month ago in Writers
Holiday Impaired Driving Is More Than a Drunk Driving Problem: Californians Need to Understand the Rising Risks
Every holiday season, California’s roads become busier, louder, and more unpredictable. Families travel long distances, social gatherings increase, and celebrations stretch late into the night. While drunk driving has long been recognized as a major holiday danger, impairment today goes far beyond alcohol. Increasingly, collisions are linked to a wider range of factors, including drug use, prescription medications, and fatigue.
By Abbasi Publisherabout a month ago in Writers
A Beautiful Winter Day
The snow falls down, the ground is white. Some frost is found, a lovely sight. The cold wind blows; it seems to bite.
By Darla M Seelyabout a month ago in Writers
Unlocking Laughter: The Ultimate Guide to Hilarious Congratulations Memes!
The Art of the Funny Congrats Meme: Why Humor Wins Funny congratulations memes have become a staple in digital communication, offering a lighthearted and engaging way to celebrate achievements. Their power lies in their ability to blend humor with genuine well-wishes, making the recipient feel special while sharing a laugh. These memes, often drawing from popular culture, allow for a nuanced expression of congratulations that static text sometimes misses. From sarcastic quips to exaggerated reactions, they resonate deeply, especially with younger generations who have grown up with memes as a primary form of online expression.
By Enzipeabout a month ago in Writers
“The New Cold Wars: How Regional Conflicts Shape Global Alliances”. AI-Generated.
For decades, global politics seemed to revolve around clear-cut alliances, superpower rivalries, and predictable patterns of conflict. Yet, the twenty-first century has introduced a new, complex reality: regional conflicts—once considered peripheral—are increasingly shaping global alliances and redefining the balance of power. From localized territorial disputes to proxy wars, these conflicts reverberate far beyond their immediate borders, influencing strategic decisions made in capitals thousands of miles away.
By semsabout a month ago in Writers