Writing Exercise

Happiness and Light Unofficial Challenge - The Results!
What’s a judge to do? We had so many happy, bouncy, flouncy, bibbidy boppy (Shout out to Cristal for that phrase that has remained in our grumpy brains since we read her original entry. Alas, we went with an older, more sincere one, but you should still check it out - Paul) entries that this pair of surly curmudgeons were flummoxed by Schmaltz, zest for life and woo woo so deep we had to don waders to work our way through it. And we are both stoked that 4 of you earned Top Stories (20% of entrants)! We received eighteen entries for the Optimistic phase of the challenge that were chock-a-block with rainbows, fluffy critters, and sprites. For the Sarcastic phase of the challenge, we had two entrants who gleefully brought cold hard reality down on the optimistic entries like a couple of kids playing two-fisted Wack-a-Mole.
By Paul Stewart27 days ago in Writers
Between Craft and Curiosity: A Portrait of a Modern Mind. AI-Generated.
Names sometimes arrive with a quiet resonance, carrying more suggestion than definition. Frédéric Péchier is one such name—evoking precision, patience, and a distinctly European sense of craft. Whether imagined as an artist, a thinker, or a meticulous professional shaping his field, the name invites reflection on what it means to build a life around mastery rather than noise.
By Ayesha Lashari27 days ago in Writers
Ms. H's First Lesson. Content Warning.
This is the tale of Karol Amber Heuworth. A 20 year old woman attending Yarlvard University obtaining her doctorate in psychiatry. After living a tragically abusive life and gaining an uncontrollable anger to take the blood of men. Now she has the urge to finally find someone and do the unthinkable.
By Roy C. Theo28 days ago in Writers
What Businesses Should Decide Before Hiring App Developers?
The call usually starts the same way. Calendars are tight, voices are polite, and the first question arrives quickly. How fast can this be built. How much will it cost. What tech stack do you use. I listen, nodding, already aware that something more important hasn’t been said yet.
By John Doe28 days ago in Writers
How to Integrate LLMs Into Mobile Apps Without Breaking Performance?. AI-Generated.
The first time I felt it, I was sitting on my couch late in the evening, phone balanced in one hand, the room quiet except for the low hum of the air conditioner. I opened an app I knew well, one I’d used almost daily. It had recently gained a new “smart” feature, something everyone had been excited about. I tapped, waited, and noticed a pause that hadn’t been there before.
By Mary L. Rodriquez29 days ago in Writers
I light a candle to St. Lucia (or Lucy), the Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily.. Top Story - December 2025.
St. Lucia (or Lucy) was a Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily, who died in 304 CE during the Diocletian persecution. Her name means “light”, and she became associated with vision, clarity, and illumination.
By Novel Allen30 days ago in Writers
The Kiss of Rome
Marcus Tullius had always believed the Empire eternal. Marble gleamed beneath the sun, aqueducts sang with water, and senators spoke of Rome’s destiny as though Jupiter himself had carved it into stone. Yet beneath the Senate’s grandeur, Marcus carried a hunger that no feast could sate, a hunger for a kiss, for something human and fragile amid the Empire’s iron perfection.
By Diane Foster30 days ago in Writers
How My English Teacher Bribed Us With 10 Marks
A few days ago, I was at school, and when it was time for the English lesson, our teacher said that our behavior and last exam's grades are COOKED. So, she told us that if we write a story that includes "I felt really scared and unsafe there". And of course I accepted the challenge because last year there was a HUGE competition on making a story and I won the first place.
By Loay Sharkawyabout a month ago in Writers
How to Build AI Scoring Logic That Works Offline?
The rain in Seattle has a way of stretching time. It doesn’t fall loudly the way storms do in other cities. It drifts, it lingers, and it wraps around the window until the outside world feels half-drawn. That night, long after most people had left the office, the only light in the room came from my laptop and the reflection of streetlamps leaking through the glass. I had stayed late to watch the logs of our scoring engine in real time, letting each line scroll past like a confession.
By John Doeabout a month ago in Writers
Double Feature. Content Warning.
My husband and I had an 80s double feature last night: Heathers and The Breakfast Club, in that order. Fuck me gently with a chainsaw, bury your head in the sand, and wait for your fucking prom.
By Harper Lewisabout a month ago in Writers
The Secret Language of Beauty
Beauty is not just about the face you see in the mirror. It comes from your habits, your thoughts and the way you treat yourself every day. Some people look naturally fresh, confident and attractive, even without makeup. Others struggle with dull skin, tired eyes or low self-esteem, even when they try hard. Why does this difference exist? The answer hides in simple choices that shape your inner and outer beauty.
By Salman Writesabout a month ago in Writers
The Hidden Keys of Success
Success looks different for everyone, but the path that leads to it often follows the same rules. Some people rise from nothing and build a life they once only dreamed about. Others stay in the same place for years, even though they work hard. Why does this happen? The answer lies in small habits, mindset shifts and clear decisions that separate winners from the crowd.
By Salman Writesabout a month ago in Writers