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Promises For Tomorrow Winners
ViM's March Prompt is complete, voting is done, and we are ready to announce the winners. For this prompt, we asked entrants to write 600 words about a promise to themselves that, if kept, will help make the near future a better and brighter place. Each submission had to be posted in the motivation community. You can read more about the challenge at the link below. ⇊⇊
By Mother Combs10 months ago in Writers
Do I Write On Vocal Because I Am So Lazy?
Introduction These are some thoughts about why I publish just on Vocal and my blog, Seven Days In, and while these platforms are still going I will still publish regularly on both.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
When Worship Rings Hollow: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Action
Worship in ancient Jerusalem must have been an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture the grandeur: the temple’s splendor, the resounding trumpets, and the collective voice of a devoted crowd. For Jewish pilgrims traveling great distances, such experiences were likely transformative, moments where it seemed heaven and earth met. These ceremonies, complemented by weekly Sabbath studies and annual festivals, wove religion into every aspect of daily life. Yet, for all this outward devotion, a glaring issue arose—a fundamental disconnect between worship and ethics.
By Minding Fred10 months ago in Writers
Manoj Kumar: The Man Who Became Bharat Kumar – A Life of Patriotism, Passion, and Cinema
In the tapestry of Indian cinema, there are a few names that have left an indelible mark, shaping the industry in ways that transcend time. One such name is Manoj Kumar, a legendary actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who embodied the spirit of patriotism both on and off-screen. Known affectionately as Bharat Kumar, he earned this title for his unshakable devotion to his country, which reflected in his unforgettable cinematic works.
By Lily10 months ago in Writers
Wisdom in Stewardship: Lessons in Justice, Faith, and Accountability
The biblical parable of the unjust steward is one of the most perplexing teachings of Jesus. On the surface, it appears to commend dishonesty, as a steward accused of mismanagement forges promissory notes to secure his future. However, a deeper look reveals a profound message about justice, wisdom, and the eternal accountability we all face. Within this story lies an invitation to reflect on our stewardship of earthly goods, our trust in God’s justice, and the transformative power of forgiveness.
By Minding Fred10 months ago in Writers
The Centaur of the Centaur
Automating your processes? Hallucinating AI is a terrible co-pilot. It is an "automation blindness" that lead to screening officers meticulously spotting every harmless shampoo bottle on X-rays, while missing nearly every gun and bomb smuggled through their checkpoints.
By Narghiza Ergashova10 months ago in Writers
Is It Okay How Punjabi Stories Portray Women?
When Punjab is remembered, either pictures of gigantic, hulking men willing to fight for their motherland or the popular love stories come to our imagination. Punjabi literature can submerge both extremes of love and war it most delicately. While the literature of the wars is resistance against invaders or powers, love is also highly militant.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Writers
Targetting The Vocal Leaderboard
Introduction This is very frivolous and is not a definite way to appear on the Vocal Leaderboard. This is the last one that unusually, I appeared in.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
The Millionaire’s Baby: A Forever Love
The Millionaire’s Marriage Ethan Blackwood was a man who had everything—wealth, power, and a reputation that made men respect him and women desire him. But despite his luxurious life, he lacked one thing: a wife.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️10 months ago in Writers
One Year On Vocal! ♥️♥️♥️
I’ve officially been writing on Vocal for a year—woo! Time flies when you’re having fun! I want to thank all of my fellow creators and readers. I’ve been so lucky and blessed to come across such talent and inspiration here. Writing is hard, but it’s so very worth it, and you all constantly remind me of that fact.
By angela hepworth10 months ago in Writers
Showers And Fools - A Mikeydred April Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators. Top Story - April 2025.
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.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
Vocal Deep Cuts: The Poetry Collection Progress Update and Requests
Hello one and all! As most of you will hopefully remember, I proposed my plans for self-publishing an anthology collection of underappreciated gems on Vocal. It was first posted as an entry to the New Year, New Projects Challenge.
By Paul Stewart10 months ago in Writers