Stream of Consciousness

The Kingdom in the City
The Kingdom in the City If you asked thirteen-year-old Leila what a “kingdom” was, she’d probably say something like, “A place with castles, knights, and kings in golden crowns.” That was before the letter came. Before she realized that kingdoms still existed—even in today’s world—and that she happened to live in one.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Writers
Suffering
Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones Deck prompts — We all know people who suffer. How many ways are there to suffer? Go, ten minutes.
By Denise E Lindquist9 months ago in Writers
Why Professional Babysitting Matters for Toddlers
Finding someone to look after your toddler isn't just about filling a schedule gap. It's about entrusting your child's early years to someone who understands more than just the basics. Professional babysitting offers more than convenience, it provides peace of mind, developmental support, and consistency in care that young children thrive on.
By sammmy9 months ago in Writers
Love Quotes Story
"Love Quotes" I don't know if you can discuss the story in detail, but it won't be all there is to it. Before we get into the details of the story, let's talk about the main characters. Let's talk about our story, Nanini. Niladrita Chowdhury, Sameer Chowdhury's eldest daughter. Age 29+. Good looking, not fair but not dark either. Mukhasree is like her goddess Durga, with deep eyes, round face, and hooked nose. After completing her studies, she has now taken over the business with her father on her own accord. Although the father's dream was to see his daughter become a doctor, this calm-natured girl faints at the sight of blood, so even though his hopes were dashed, Sameerbabu and Antaradevi are now very happy with their eldest daughter, Neel. She is far from love, and love has not even come close to her. The girl has grown up, and her parents have started talking a lot about marriage. Now let's talk about the younger daughter, Ragini Chowdhury, age 25+. There is not much of an age difference between the two sisters. However, if Neel is the North Pole, Ragini is the South Pole. She looks fairly fair, with dark hair like her mother. Goddess Kali by nature. She gets angry when lime is peeled from a banana. Even with Neel Mishu, Ragini talks less, is serious all the time, but that's outside. At home, she talks great. Sameer Babu couldn't make his eldest daughter a doctor, so what does it matter, the younger daughter is still a girl, she hasn't finished her studies yet. Although there is no resemblance between the two sisters, on the one hand, Ragini is also far from love. Moreover, with her nature and behavior, no boy has dared to stand in front of her and propose to her till date. As much as her parents are worried about Neel, they are equally worried about this girl. Because Ragini, aka the universal "Tiger", takes the house to her head as soon as she hears the word marriage.
By MOHAMMED FARHAD9 months ago in Writers
The Self-Appreciation Challenge
Greetings Vocalites!!! 👋🏻👋👋🏽👋🏿 It’s been a while since I last put together an unofficial Vocal challenge. It is with pleasure I announce The Self-Appreciation Challenge.
By Rick Henry Christopher 9 months ago in Writers
Bessent Says No Unilateral U.S. Offer to Cut Tariffs on China
Since decades both China and the United States have had tense trade relationships which became largely defined through their extensive use of trade tariffs in economic and international political bargaining. There emerged rumors that the United States might single-handedly lower Chinese import tariffs to mitigate economic stress. The views of economic analyst Kenneth Bessent indicate that such a move to decrease Chinese import tariffs would be unlikely. The Biden administration refuses to cut tariffs alone as it requires equal concessions from China before any negotiations could proceed. The United States adopts this position because their trade policy focuses on both protecting national industries and establishing fair trade relationships while competing on a strategic level.
By Stan9 months ago in Writers
When Caring Turns to Love: What Happens with the Nightingale Effect?
One of the distinctive features of Nightingale Syndrome is that one partner in the relationship serves as the "caregiver" to help the other person pick up the pieces after a tragedy of some kind, such as a death, breakup, lost job, etc. The relationship is about one person being helped consistently while the other person is essentially the helper.
By Hridya Sharma9 months ago in Writers
Untethering
Is it not wonderful how writin', composin' and creatin' on Vocal, allows us to blah, blah, blah as much as we want. The Trope Parade
By Novel Allen9 months ago in Writers
Did Rainbows array themselves across the sky, waving a last goodbye to the Queen and Pope.
At approximately 8pm UK time on the exact days that Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis died...A giant rainbow appeared over the English skies. I have no idea if anyone else realized this eerie phenomenon...but it had me wondering about the lives of those who serve the people and whether somewhere, someone keeps watch for the sainthood of some of the denizens of this world.
By Antoni De'Leon9 months ago in Writers
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is a classic romantic novel written by Jane Austen and published in 1813. It’s one of the most beloved books in English literature, and even though it was written more than 200 years ago, its characters and story still feel fresh and relatable today. The novel is filled with humor, drama, love, misunderstandings, and social expectations, all told through clever and lively writing.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Writers
“From 0 to Vocal: How I Found My Voice Again”
I joined Vocal not knowing what I was really getting into. It all started with simple curiosity. I didn’t even know if I had something to say. I wasn’t looking to become a writer or build a following—I just wanted to read stories that felt like healing. That’s all I was searching for. But life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it.
By Asanda M..9 months ago in Writers
Invisible Sometimes, Yes!
Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones Deck Prompts - How are you invisible? Go, ten minutes. When I feel invisible, it feels like it is about being old, a female, and a Native American, or any one of those things individually.
By Denise E Lindquist9 months ago in Writers