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Paracetemol
Introduction This is probably one of the most difficult pieces that I have tackled for a Vocal story. The reason being that there is so much information online about the drug and its variants, so can I actually tell you any more and keep you interested?
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Longevity
Nullinarc
The Prompt Invent a word, then write a microfiction story that encapsulates its meaning. Nullinarc: noun: A golem or demon summoned by wizards in desert wastes to destroy an enemy or rival. The nullinarc devours the souls of its victims and turns them into nullinarcs by ossifying them and then turning them into sand
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Fiction
Start Again
Introduction This is a Seven Days In post from 2019 that illustrates how my creative compass was shifted when I joined Vocal. Though I was getting a good number of visits (as opposed to reads) I was only making a tiny amount from click-throughs and was still no nearer to my ambition of actually publishing a book.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Journal
A Little Vocal Reciprocal Challenge
Introduction This is just an idea I had for maybe bringing Vocal Creators closer together. I did produce this piece to add favourite creators to your profile a while back and while it got good feedback I've only seen a handful of people implement it, though I personally found it good for discovering new creators. If my friends like a creator, then the chances are I will also like their work.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Humans
Is There A Vocal Top Story Effect?
Introduction Someone told me recently they had suggested to Vocal that one of their stories should have been a Top Story and it was given the accolade. It is a good story, but do comments and direct messages influence Vocal's choice of Top Stories?
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Writers
- Top Story - October 2023
A Devilish Playlist For Halloween And Bonfire NightTop Story - October 2023
Introduction This week we have Halloween on Tuesday and Bonfire Night on Sunday. I always think the Devil is given a bad rap. Think about it, in the Bible God is the one who punishes everyone and forces them to do terrible things, including the genocide caused by the flood. He cast out Adam and Eve because they tried to find things out, turned Lot's wife into salt, told Abraham to kill his son, and the list goes on.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred6 months ago in Beat