New Subscriber ContestJan 31, 2026
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Read more from New Subscriber ContestEveryone talks about the concept of "consuming" but no really gets to read the true feeling behind, especially not from another's perspective.
The luminescent orb in the sky, that reminds us that in darkness, there can be light. Milky moonlit lakes below. Ethereal and promising rays brighten the night. lunar allure, captivating and magnetic. I stare up at the sky in wonder, to the moon, a reminder that even when I'm empty, I am full.
This stream contains various short stories and fiction I write for personal enjoyment, which could entertain one's heart for joy and escape from boredom and reality. My short stories and fiction are mostly written genre of paranormal romance, fantasy, contemporary and post - modern, and the most common trending genre: alternate/parallel universes and realities. If needed and requested, I can write any short story for any genre as you like.
Sony's rise to becoming the "King of Consoles" in the video game industry can be attributed to a combination of strategic decisions, innovative technology, strong developer relationships, and effective marketing.
A running collection of short, clear notes on the hardest questions in origins research. Focus: abiogenesis (life from non-life) and macro-evolution (new body plans, new organs, and molecule-to-man transitions). No appeals to authority. No storytelling disguised as evidence. Only what has actually been observed, repeated, and falsified in the lab or the honest admission when it has not. Data first. The burden of proof stays where it belongs.
Welcome to The StoneyBreeMC Stream Here I will be discussing my facination with Minecraft and all things that bring me joy with this game. In dedication to a personal blog of sorts, here you will find all sorts of stuff. I'll discuss my build plans, new features and things once they come available to Minecraft beyond Snapshot/Preview versions. I personally play the vanilla version of Minecraft Bedrock. This all started as a way to better connect with my teenaged son, and has turned into a path of growth, healing and as much creativity as you need.
A collection of 3 original short stories by myself, Rose. "The Stain on My White Shirt" follows the reflections of a young woman as she accidentally realizes that her life is not as perfect as she has convinced herself that it is. "The Venom Out" follows Camilo, a young adult struggling with anorexia and psychosis. His best friend encourages him to write letters to his illness in order to help him recover. "Meet" introduces Bo, and his unique encounter with a reclusive young man in the woods.
On that night I met her a night I'll never forget a love I'll never forget we met online the start of something special and sad but still the greatest thing that had ever happened to me she was different from the other girls not just because she was pregnant but because she saw me in a way no one ever did my love my world my everything it was the start of my greatest love but the also the saddest day of my life
Xethos Lands is a post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk, and monster-hunting world steeped in long-forgotten divine influences. At the end of the Second God War, or what became known as the Shattered War, for indeed the gods shattered the known land of Elythria into two continents that have since become known as Thulmhu and Jotagoria. There is a third island continent known as Kwazur, a volcanic island where only a very small population lives, and no one has really visited before the shattering. Very few know of its existing post-shattering.
Faded Glory follows a nation in decline through soldiers, patriots, and men who refuse to break. This stream builds the world of Commander Sharp and the War Hogs as they battle deep state power, collapsing cities, and rising threats at home and abroad. Every note moves the story forward and shows the fight to hold on to faith, freedom, and the last pieces of a country worth saving.
I've been writing a story for some time, and I would like some honest feedback on it. The things I want feedback on are the following: Pacing, Engagement, How well I am representing certain ethnic groups, neurodivergent people, and other such characters, and general realism. You can also pay for bonus content :))
A series of self-contained short stories whose storylines were created using cards found in the "Scramblefiction" board game. For more details on the game itself, go to www.inkwormmedia.com/games and click on the "Scramblefiction" logo.
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In this article it talks about three main policies that make Donald J. Trump a horrible president. It talks about the economy, abortion, and immigration policies that effect the entirety of the USA.
This Stream contains details on Notd's monthly contest for writers, photographers, and poets, including rules, winners, and more! [Photo courtesy of www.BenHeine.com]
Read more from New Subscriber ContestBig news: Notd’s first-ever Subscriber Contest is here — and you could win up to $500 just for bringing new followers to your Stream!
What a Mess. Political satire hidden within actual news and life lessons.
Read more from What A Mess (News and Opinion)Let's get one thing straight: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This is not up for debate.
If there was ever a way to publicly humiliate an allied leader—one who is literally fighting for his country’s survival—Trump and his administration managed to find it.
While unprecedented, the legal and diplomatic basis for this approach is intriguing. This bold move could offer Ukraine several major advantages...
Thought-provoking sentences that encourage you to dream like a child again, peel back layers of trauma, embrace oneness with God, and unlearn useless idolatry in worldly matters. Come in, have a seat, and let us trance in real time and dance like '99 (:
Read more from Poems from the Garden WellSome days my dreams scare the living soul out of me, and some nights I can't wish away. To be privileged in a long traveled village with no scams and no shacks; to be a aging black woman in a beautiful castle with nothing but the world to lack.
The heart of a canopy lives inside of an imagination that a mind couldn’t find. We’ve got it all figured out, when we’re dressed in a suit and tie and nearly 6 ft deep.
A distant lover. Is she having an unfailing desire to a lover's lasting promises? Maybe the shattered frame will fall and the picture will break apart no matter how full it seems..
Sony's rise to becoming the "King of Consoles" in the video game industry can be attributed to a combination of strategic decisions, innovative technology, strong developer relationships, and effective marketing.
Welcome to my lab, everyone. Today, we’re looking at the work of Harris and DeGiorgio, two scientists who decided to tackle the messy world of "shared selective sweeps." To help me make sense of it, I’ve brought out my favorite high-tech plaything: the Design Biology Forensic Evaluation Protocol (DB-FEP). I know, the name is a mouthful. It sounds like something a robot would use to audit a toaster, but it’s actually my secret weapon for sniffing out whether a scientific paper is "Pure Fact" or "Science Fiction with better math."
To Play or Not to Play Minecraft? May have never been a question for some people.. For me, it was a hard No; until now, I know more about Minecraft before the one that got me playing it does. Ironcally its become a great outlet for me. Its something that brings me joy and something to look forward to that doesnt involve chaos unless I want it, and Freedom to build whatever my heart desires.
Lilliana was 16 years old when her life changed; rather, it didn't change, she simply realized it for what it truly was.
A collection of short stories exploring the intricate cycles of life, emotions, and personal transformation. Each story delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the life cycle, capturing the depth of human experience through vivid storytelling.
Read more from Cycles of Reflection"Key-Kee!" Nadine echoed, her tiny hands gripping the floor as she crawled forward, her voice bubbling with excitement. "No, it is Kit-Ty," Harold corrected, shaking his head. "She says it wrong. She is still a baby," Elise said gently. "Meow, meow… meowww," Nadine mimicked the family cat, her tiny frame wiggling like a kitten in play. Eli dropped to his hands and knees beside her. "Meowww!" he exaggerated, scrunching his nose and wiggling his fingers like whiskers. "Ugh, this is ridiculous," Harold groaned. As Nadine moved, the soft fur of her costume brushed against her arms, keeping her warm against the cool fall air. She did not know it yet, but this was something she would carry forever. Her orange-striped costume tail flicked behind her. It was her first Halloween, the night she would start transforming into something more. Later, as shadows stretched across the walls, she whispered her first sign of something greater. "Here, Key-Kee."
"The melody of ‘Jesus Loves the Little Children’ drifted through the quiet church, each note steady beneath Yara’s fingertips. No one noticed how her back stiffened, how her breath caught just slightly before she pressed forward, playing through the sharp waves of pain. The music continued, but time itself seemed to slow. It wasn’t time. Not yet."
"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain." You know the feeling when you keep telling yourself, “I have to go there”? Somehow, you just… never do. That was me with Bilbao. For years. It kept popping up on my list, quietly sitting there, waiting. But this time, I finally did it. I went to the north of Spain, to the heart of the Basque Country. I discovered a city that completely surprised me.
Read more from Why You Should Visit Bilbao: Hidden Gems and More"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain."
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150 scripts. That’s my challenge—to read and analyze each one to uncover what makes a story unforgettable, from the big ideas to the small details. Along the way, I’ll break down story elements, share my discoveries, and reflect on the lessons I learn. Ready to join me on this journey?
Read more from 150 Script JourneyReleased in 1982, Blade Runner has solidified itself as one of the most influential films in the sci-fi genre. Inspired by Philip K. Dick's novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the film challenges the audience with timeless questions about what it means to be human. It delves into the complexities of identity and explores the consequences of artificial life in a profoundly relevant way today.
Hello. My name is Dr. AY Heath; you can call me Angel. I'm here to chronicle a big goal for myself. And trust me, it is a very big goal. So what is this big goal. I’m going to read and break down 150 film scripts. That does sound like a lot, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while and, after stepping away from my corporate job, I dove into film school and have been diving deep into the process of storytelling. But I want to do more than just learn technical skills; I want to understand what works and doesn't and see where we're in this big filmmaking industry.
The Undercover Trap: When the System Protects Itself: In environments meant to protect the vulnerable, truth can become the first casualty.
600,000+ deportations, 1.6 million arrests, and only 11,213 actual migrant criminals have been caught. We're only starting the first week of March, and it's been pretty quiet, until now. ICE is a failure, and the Austin mass shooting shooter is proof of this.
The main content of this poetry is needed my emotions from my childhood and feeling like I'm trapped by the devil in my inner demons have to be exercised and poetry helps me to write my emotions down in the cryptic way
It’s about a struggles of a parent trying to provide for their child, later grows into a child of crime and conflict that determines his fate.
Set on and around the Magical and Dangerous world of Jistoa, this set of interconnecting stories reveal the inner turmoil and strengths of the characters.
Read more from Tales of JistoaEverything previously published under Tales of Jistoa is no longer canon. Those drafts, those stories, those experiments — they were stepping stones, but they are not the living world anymore. From this point forward, what I publish here is the canon. This is Jistoa as it stands today — sharper, truer, and built to last. My plans have expanded. Welcome to the new fire.
Mishra meets her Weasel Mentor again and takes a baby weasel into her care, as a familiar.
Zakary is forced to relive the worst moment of his life again.
Opinion, thought, and teachings about rhetoric, argumentation, and debate from a professor of rhetoric based in New York City.
Read more from New York SophistryIs getting or keeping audience attention harmful to your message? What do rhetoricians say? Is it unethical to adapt your message for a distracted audience?
Students are relying on the fact that other classes are harder and more important than mine as a justification for why they miss my class. They are confused why this excuse doesn't work - isn't a fact a fact?
What's the relationship between Deliberative Democracy theory and Debating? It seems that not a lot of instructors of rhetoric and debate have commented on this.
Life can be complicated, but we break it down here with meaningful advice, reflections, and stories that help you make sense of the everyday journey.
Read more from Reflections & RealitiesWhat happens when you constantly teach your partner how to love you? This blog explores the emotional weight of always guiding the relationship..
In this post, I open up about the struggles of burnout, identity, and navigating the complexities of a long-distance relationship.
In this passage, we dive deeper into the complexities of trauma, mental health, and how therapy is viewed—touching on personal experiences, generational cycles, and accessible ways to seek support. It’s a little bit of everything
A different make up of souls strut on by without a care in the world. Taint my spirit with one strike; turn your dollar to make not one cent.
No one ever said the boy who cried wolf was perfect. Some days must’ve been better than others. And in the days that were good, there was still something wrong with him.
Everyone knows when it’s time to give up, but do you know when it is time to GO?! A simple explanation to finding your WIN!
A lovely night under the sun, can’t beat how many times you beat your meat, just for me to come home and I say ‘no’ to you. If it will be, then let matters be.

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