Teenage years
Who Are You, Iris?. Top Story - May 2026.
Who are you, Iris, sitting against that brick wall like the security footage of a nervous breakdown that learned how to smoke, flirt, and quote dead philosophers incorrectly? You look like someone’s lost weekend grew a body and then got bored of apologising. Bare feet, tank top, damaged hair, the sacred posture of a girl who has spent too long negotiating with her own appetites in private rooms where the curtains know too much.
By Iris Obscura5 months ago in Confessions
Who Is the Killer of the World?
Who Is the Killer of the World? The world is a beautiful place filled with mountains, rivers, forests, oceans, animals, and billions of human beings. Nature provides everything needed for life: clean air, fresh water, food, and shelter. However, today the world is facing serious problems such as pollution, war, climate change, hunger, violence, and destruction of natural resources. Many people ask an important question: “Who is the killer of the world?” The answer is simple but painful. Humans themselves are becoming the biggest killers of the world through greed, selfishness, hatred, and carelessness.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Confessions
The Silence Between My Words
My journey as a writer began when I was just 12 years old, in the 4th grade. I still remember that moment with a strange kind of clarity, as if it wasn’t just a memory but a page that never faded. My first essay was about nature. Simple, unpolished, yet alive with the excitement of a child discovering that words could hold feelings.
By Bismillah Achakzai5 months ago in Confessions
How Beijing Shapes Global Sanctions
China’s Strategic Veto: How Beijing Shapes Global Sanctions In the complex arena of international diplomacy, few tools carry as much weight as economic sanctions. They are designed to pressure governments, deter aggression, and enforce global norms without resorting to military force. Yet, the effectiveness of sanctions often depends not only on intent but on consensus—particularly within the United Nations Security Council. Here, one country’s decision can shift the entire outcome, and China has increasingly used its position to influence that balance.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Confessions
Double Standards with Teenagers Dating
When I was a teenager, I had my share of experiences, including dating, which became the worst of my life. But when it comes to teenagers and dating, it can be an experience of finding true love or a future husband or wife. Or better yet, who knows if teenagers would ever find a soulmate in high school, or in college, or better yet, in a childhood friend.
By Gladys W. Muturi5 months ago in Confessions
The Irish Tragedy of Princess Tuag's Legend
In Irish mythology, Tuag is a princess. According to legend, she was so stunning that a god was drawn to her and sent a bard to abduct her. Tragically, though, the princess was killed during the attempted abduction. Tuag's legend is connected to the River Bann, where she died, and her name is still attached to its estuary.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Confessions
The Old Man at the Bus Stop
It was raining that evening. The kind of rain that makes everything feel heavier—your clothes, your thoughts, your mood. Sara stood under a small bus stop shelter, hugging her bag tightly as cold wind brushed past her. It had been a long, frustrating day. Nothing had gone right. Work pressure, unanswered messages, and a constant feeling that she was falling behind in life.
By ABDU LLAH5 months ago in Confessions
Ex-CIA Analyst Alleges Trump Sought Nuclear Strike on Iran
Ex-CIA Analyst Alleges Trump Sought Nuclear Strike on Iran A major political storm erupted after retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to use nuclear launch codes against Iran during a high-level emergency meeting. According to Johnson, the move was reportedly stopped by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before any final action could be taken.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Confessions
