Challenge

Murder at the vicarage
This is just a bit of fun. Given that the rights to Agatha Christie's first Marple novel, Murder at the Vicarage are now (as of Jan 1 2026) in the public domain, I thought I would take some wicked liberties.
By Raymond G. Taylor9 days ago in Writers
My Writing Online Goals for January 2026
December was one of my best months in 2025. I wasn't expecting to hit so many goals in one month, and I'm quite happy with the results! I think that this is a good sign for the new year of 2026, and I can't wait to see what is in store for me this coming year!
By Emy Quinn9 days ago in Writers
Writing a Master's Thesis
How are you doing? Are you working from home while juggling the kids, or are you back at work? I'm working on my MFA in writing thesis, which is due on January, 12th.
By Elizabeth Woods10 days ago in Writers
The Unspoken Truth About Internet Side Businesses
The Unspoken Truth About Internet Side Businesses After pursuing online income and falling for promises that seemed too good to be true, I discovered this.
By Farida Kabir10 days ago in Writers
2026: The Year of Writing and More Writing...
Happy New Year!! 2025 is over, which does have me a little down. It was an exciting year, especially for Jane Austen fans as it was Austen's 250th birthday this past December. I had really wished to do more throughout the year to celebrate this but unfortunately found myself with not much time or energy to do that. And maybe that is why I am very excited for this new year.
By The Austen Shelf10 days ago in Writers
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful.
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful. I sought independence, adaptability, and additional revenue. Instead, I discovered disappointment, broken promises, and one unanticipated victory.
By Farida Kabir11 days ago in Writers
It’s Over
By Zorain Nizamani (Rewritten in simple English for UK & US readers) For the older men and women still holding power, it’s over. The younger generation isn’t buying what you’re selling anymore. No matter how many speeches you give, no matter how many seminars you arrange in schools and colleges to promote patriotism, it’s not working.
By Waqar Khan11 days ago in Writers
Immortality, Granted!
1. At 23:55 pm on December 31, 2025 Putin sat in front of TV in his bunker. Wearing a bathrobe and soaking his feet in warm water, he watched himself address Russians for the New Year.
By Lana V Lynx12 days ago in Writers
Not A Top Story
Introduction This is the last Top Story and any kind of non-read reward from Vocal. That was in October 2025. November 2025 was the last time I was able to produce a brand-new story on this account.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 12 days ago in Writers
Unofficial Vocal Challenges: January 2026
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 13 days ago in Writers
New Doors To Open - A Mikeydred January Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators
Introduction Every so often, I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to five 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 13 days ago in Writers
December Will Be Magic Again - A Mikeydred December Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators
Introduction Every month, I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to five random creators who participate, asking them to share their stories in the comments and on the thread in the group.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA13 days ago in Writers