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Tales From Beyond: The Haunted Letter Challenge: The Entries. Top Story - October 2025.
Greetings to the demented, the disturbed, the deranged. The entries for the “Tales from Beyond: The Haunted Letter Challenge” have been received and are festering in the dark deluded dungeons of the supernatural judges who are currently being haunted and disillusioned as we read each and every entry. There are 34 spooktastic letters in total.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 months ago in Writers
Signs of a Quality Long-Term Dog Boarding Facility
Finding the right long term dog boarding facility can feel overwhelming, especially when you're entrusting your beloved pet to strangers for weeks or months. Unlike a quick weekend stay, extended boarding requires exceptional standards of care, experienced staff, and an environment where your dog can genuinely thrive. Understanding the key indicators of quality helps you make confident decisions and ensures your furry family member receives the care they deserve during your absence.
By Dancing Creek Farm3 months ago in Writers
The door of letters
I ripped off the haunting paper with the big red letters off my beaten front door. After finally locating my keys, I pushed it open and shoved the cursed paper into the garbage, hoping it would be happy joining its friends. I sat in the sunken grey couch that had more lost items than an actual lost and found. Speaking of—I know my lighter is somewhere within the cracks and folds.
By Sincerely, Selaiha 3 months ago in Writers
Women’s Fashion Trends to Watch for November and December 2025
As autumn deepens into winter, November and December invite wardrobes to transform with the seasons—balancing warmth, texture, and style. In late 2025, women’s fashion embraces purposeful elegance rooted in comfort, sustainability, and individuality. This season’s trends reflect a blend of timeless classics and modern touches, designed for versatile dressing that suits both festive occasions and everyday life.
By BTK COLLECTION3 months ago in Writers
200 Stories on Vocal.Media. Top Story - October 2025.
Once again I struggle to find the words to describe what this accomplishment means to me. Even now I flounder in the deep end of my doubts, wondering if I can support myself in the future with my writing, and yet I still haven't given up on the dream.
By Amanda Starks3 months ago in Writers
Looks Like Team Spirit
Today, October 20, is National Day of Writing, which encourages everyone to express themselves through sharing their thoughts to others. Since becoming a creator on Vocal back in 2018, I've written a plethora of stories that might be relatable to others, such as baseball, video games, and tidbits regarding my personal life. In the last several years, book bans have been one of the main talking points, mostly from conservative politicians and the most well-known writers have accused them of censorship. If there were books that discussed gender identity or race, chances are that you won't see them in public schools or at your local library. You can't shield children from everything, because they deserve to know about topics that they're curious of. Books about race, gender identity, and other progressive issues are needed, because it might be relatable to many people. Conservatives always claimed that these book bans are about "protecting children", but I've never bought that excuse. Protect them from whom or what exactly? Also, their other claim is to stop the indoctrination of children. Indoctrination has been a huge buzz word amongst conservative politicians. It's just a low-key term for brainwashing. Teaching children how to treat others with respect is not indoctrination. It's called being a decent human being. If only they put so much energy into passing common sense gun control laws instead of policing libraries and schools on which books children can and can't read. My point is that having an imagination is not a crime and as John F. Kennedy once said, "Libraries should be open to all---except the censor."
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in Writers
His Freckle Too, Stayed Until Morning
I did not notice it before. That small freckle just beneath his left eye, the one the light always seems to find before I do. How many times have I seen his face and never really seen it? The mark itself is nothing special, really, a speck, a shadow of pigment the sun decided to keep for itself, yet tonight it feels like a secret I have finally been allowed to see.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Writers
Things to Do Near Beijing International Airport (PEK). AI-Generated.
1. Explore the New China International Exhibition Center Just 10 minutes from the airport, the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) is one of Beijing’s premier venues for global events, trade shows, and conventions. Even if you’re not attending a conference, its modern architecture and bustling atmosphere make it worth a quick visit.
By Rahul Singh3 months ago in Writers
Observations On Vocal's Excellent Free Prompt Articles
Introduction I was looking for something to write about and couldn't see anything immediately in the official and unofficial challenges, so I then went to the Resources Tips page. Unfortunately, this has not been updated in over two years, but that does not mean it is not useful.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
US Supreme Court Readies to Make Major Decisions That May Reshape American Law in 2025. AI-Generated.
US Supreme Court Readies to Make Major Decisions That May Reshape American Law in 2025 To learn how the US Supreme Court 2025 term may affect American law in ways that will have great consequences through landmark cases on, among other issues, voting rights, free speech, abortion, and technology.
By The smart stream3 months ago in Writers
