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To Be A Hero. Content Warning.
The dogs barked again. Incessantly, rhythmically. Their yelps bounced through the cracked streets of Oak Cliff, Texas, echoing between rusted chain-link fences and old houses with sagging porches. The sun had baked the sidewalks into submission hours ago, but the heat still hung in the air like a wet wool blanket. Kudzu clawed up telephone poles. Lawn chairs and broken tricycles sat in overgrown yards like forgotten memories.
By Raiden Obina9 months ago in Writers
Free Events Are Disappearing in NYC. Stuy Nights Inc. Opening Weekend Is Fighting Back
New York City used to be the place where you could stumble into a free block party, an open-air concert, or a community festival without dropping a dime. Remember those days ? exactly , But as the city gets more expensive, those moments are vanishing — replaced by ticketed rooftops, exclusive pop-ups, and festivals that cost half a paycheck just to get in. That’s why Bedstuy Opening Weekend is more than just a celebration; it’s a resistance. For two days this June, the neighborhood is taking back the culture with a free, all-access lineup of music, sports, and community love.
By NWO SPARROW9 months ago in Writers
"As you like it"
In the sun-dappled kingdom of Arden, where courtly intrigue clashes with the untamed beauty of the forest, As You Like It unfolds as a lyrical exploration of love, identity, and liberation. When Rosalind, the quick-witted and fiercely independent niece of the usurping Duke Frederick, is banished from court, she flees to the Forest of Arden disguised as a young man named "Ganymede." Accompanied by her devoted cousin Celia and the court fool Touchstone, Rosalind’s journey becomes a whimsical yet profound odyssey—one that blurs the lines between performance and truth, duty and desire.
By its_ishfaq_ahmad9 months ago in Writers
Hungry Beyond Reason
In a world that celebrates hustle culture, glorifies excess, and equates self-worth with productivity, it's no surprise that many of us have become gluttons for more. More success. More likes. More followers. More money. More stuff. We’re constantly chasing the next thing, believing that fulfillment lies just beyond the next milestone.
By Habibullah khan 9 months ago in Writers
How to Make Your Stories Go Viral on Vocal Media
He had published 12 stories. Not one of them had crossed 100 reads. Some were horror. Some were personal. One of them had taken four straight hours to write, rewrite, and bleed into. He hit “Submit to Vocal+,” waited… and nothing. A few likes. One generic comment. The rest? Silence.
By Muhammad Hakimi9 months ago in Writers
Sunshine After The Rain
Introduction Every month 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. This is an Unofficial Unofficial prompt inspired by the fact that I cannot use my main Vocal account because of an unfixed system error.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA9 months ago in Writers
The "Invisible Labor" Women Do That No One Ever Talks About
Issues like the pay gap, representation in leadership roles, and overt sexism are rightfully given a lot of attention in the ongoing conversation about gender equality. But beneath the surface of these obvious disparities is a more subtle and frequently unrecognized burden: the "invisible labor" that is primarily performed by women. While the division of household chores is undoubtedly a factor, that is not the focus of this discussion. Rather, it includes the invisible emotional, mental, and organizational responsibilities that disproportionately affect women, subtly influencing their lives and impeding their advancement.
By Darren Almeida9 months ago in Writers
