Iris Harris
Bio
An American freelance writer who enjoys writing during her freetime and aspiring to make writing more of a career path than a hobby. Tends to write in a varlety of genres, but enjoys writing romance, ghost stories, and occasional horror.
Stories (56/0)
The Bear Witness of Climate Change
The congressional environmental committee had been engaged in deep debate over climate change; the democrats were determined to lower America’s dependency on fossil fuels, while the republicans insisted on their Trumpian position to protect the use of coal and oil. Suddenly the lockdown alarms blared wildly throughout the building. The senators waited patiently for an announcement through the PA system on what the possible threat is, but the intercom produced static in response. The committee fell into a wordless atmosphere with fear replacing the heat of the debate. No one dared to speak.
By Iris Harris6 days ago in Fiction
Student Debt Relief?
On February 28, 2023 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard cases regarding President Biden’s student loan relief plan. On August 24, 2022 it was announced that student loan borrowers from low and middle class would have $10,000 of their loan forgiven ($20,000 for Pell Grant recipients). Biden had used the HEROES ACT to support the proclamation. Once the plan was announced, opposition immediately rose and two prominent cases stood out and progressed up to the Supreme Court to be heard. Presently, millions of Americans are awaiting the decision of the SCOTUS to determine if they will receive the much needed relief.
By Iris Harris12 days ago in The Swamp
The Controversial History Debate
America has a dark history. Any scholar of the past would most likely agree with how the country came to be. Of course, the hard fought battle against Britain may be reason to celebrate the birth of the nation because it quickly became one of the most influential countries on the planet. However, it still remains a country built on stolen land and prospered off the backs of enslaved souls.
By Iris Harris17 days ago in Education
Within the Cocoon
If walls could talk…that is the common phrase I hear all the time. I should know, I am a wall. I have seen many families reside within the room I have been watching for decades. Presently, it’s quiet, but I prefer there to be life. I enjoy observing the humans live their daily lives. Most seem to follow the same social pattern. However, there has been one particular case I have found to be intriguing. And this is the story, when I was able to witness an extraordinary transformation.
By Iris Harrisabout a month ago in Pride
Tropical Lost Love
Melanie sat at her desk in her dorm room. She had just returned from her trip to Hawaii, where she spent a week of beach, sunshine, and an unsuspecting encounter. She wanted to return to the islands, but to save up for the journey would take months. As she brushed her brown wavy hair back behind her ear, she stared at a small puka shell that sat on her desk. A tear glistened in the corner of one of her brown eyes as she reminisced the meaning behind the shell.
By Iris Harris2 months ago in Fiction
2023: Major Milestone
For me, 2023 is the year of milestones! For starters, this is my 50th post on Vocal Media. In addition to this accomplishment in writing, I will also reach life level 50! It is definitely going to be a very special and unique year for me, personally.
By Iris Harris3 months ago in Humans
Dreaming of a Dark Christmas
Merry Dark Christmas! ‘Tis the season for machine guns, twisted murders, and the Grin- (the Mean One). While most of the world at this time of the year sits to enjoy family, eggnog, and heart warming films such as A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more, there is always a small minority of people who look to alternative films to kick off the holiday season. Fortunately, I am one of those people who are always dreaming of a dark Christmas.
By Iris Harris3 months ago in Geeks
Trapped in a Box
Jen hated being a girl. She detested dresses and had no interest in typical female toys. Most importantly, she longed to shed the stench of femininity off of her. Unfortunately, she was the daughter her mother dreamed of having. Her mother constantly dressed her according to the female fashion police. She would send Jen to elementary school like a little princess, but Jen would return resembling an orphan from the musical Annie.
By Iris Harris4 months ago in Pride
The Truth About the Trans-Agenda
With the Halloween season finally coming to an end, America must now prepare for the scariest season of all: Midterm Elections. The Republicans still celebrating their victory of abortion bans and the power to control over half the population on what they are allowed to do with their bodies, have continue to set the sights on the next target. Trans-rights. The reason behind the urgency to put a dead halt on Americans (particularly children) right to live authentically is to clash with the alleged “Trans-Agenda.” What is this “Trans-Agenda?”
By Iris Harris5 months ago in Pride
Hello, Velma and Congratulations!
Alt-Right enthusiast, hold on to your hats, as we have become aware of yet another familiar nostalgic cartoon received a progressive face-lift. The beloved child classic Scooby-Doo now joins the ranks of other American animation to include an LGBTQ+ representative. Velma Dinkley recently expressed her amorous attraction to another female character in Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo and I am just waiting to see how the internet is going to react.
By Iris Harris6 months ago in Pride
My Three Pet Peeves…
I detest driving. Honestly I do. I don’t know about the driving experience in other states, but for where I reside…it’s a NIGHTMARE. It’s one I try to avoid as much as possible. Unfortunately, in order to gain the most out of life I need to drive to events of my liking. For all those road riding enthusiasts, you may be questioning my abhorrence towards the four wheeled adventure: “What would have had to happen to a person to change their attitude towards the freedom offered by a four-wheeled vehicle?” Well, aside from the constant fear of accidents and falsely issued citations, an explanation is due.
By Iris Harris6 months ago in Humans
