Nonfiction

I Wanna Be Me
Introduction This is for the "Who do you actually want to e?" Challenge from Tanya Lei, which you can check out here: The music is "I Wanna Be Me" by The Sex Pistols
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Critique
The Evolution of Justice in Economic Thought
For thousands of years, the idea of justice—especially social justice—has been at the heart of human thought. Philosophers, economists, and political theorists have grappled with it time and again. Today, I ask:
By Ali Sabzi10 months ago in Critique
Positive Thinking or Self-Deception?
Part One: Because it feels comforting, we feed ourselves with falsehoods to escape mental turmoil. In essence, we engage in self-suggestion, convincing ourselves of lies. (The neurological structure of some individuals is predisposed to suggestibility, readily accepting others’ words without critique. This is an aspect that can be strengthened by developing the frontal lobe, as previously discussed!)
By Ali Sabzi10 months ago in Critique
Atomic Shadows and International Security
Historical events can reveal information about the present when they are examined in their context. One such example is the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the people who burned that day, and the shadows they left behind.
By I. D. Reeves11 months ago in Critique
The Intelligent Cage: When Algorithms That "Know Best" Start Thinking For Me
We jumped into the AI pool with great anticipation, thinking the water was warm, but no one warned us the bottom was tiled with slippery, inescapable lines of code. It promised liberation, superpowers, an ever-present intelligent companion. But listen closely to that companion's whisper, and you'll hear something off.
By 天立徐11 months ago in Critique
Fiction Workshop Winter Quarter 1997
I had to fight to take the class because I hadn’t completed the prereqs, and it was a 400 level class. I don’t think I knew I was pregnant yet; midterm was in late October, and I got pregnant the Monday after the Fleetwood Mac concert in Atlanta. The two friends I went with were my daughter’s godmothers at her Christening, but we fell out of touch, and neither are part of either of our lives anymore. It was also the Monday before Thanksgiving, which is another story for another day.
By Harper Lewis 11 months ago in Critique
The Copper Switch — When Lincoln Wasn’t on the Penny
For most of us, the penny is so ordinary it hardly draws a second glance. A flicker of copper glinting in a tip jar, jingling in a pocket, lying forgotten on a sidewalk. Yet the story behind this tiny coin isn’t ordinary at all. It’s a time capsule of national identity, artistic debate, and one bold decision that forever changed how Americans see their money—and their heroes.
By Karl Jackson12 months ago in Critique
The Monster Under Your Bed Wants to Talk
As children, we're afraid of monsters under the bed; fear of the unknown. But we're told to face our fears because doing so usually means discovering that our fears are far worse in our minds than they turn out to be in reality.
By Jessica Drake12 months ago in Critique
THE VORSIN PROJECT. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the city of Lindara, dawn always carried a weight. The river glinted with a pale, uneasy light, and the municipal towers cast long shadows that carved the sidewalks into a mosaic of privilege and neglect. On the surface, Lindara looked like a city that had learned to manage its growth: zoning maps, budget dashboards, and glossy press releases that highlighted “diversity initiatives” and “community resilience.”
By HC12 months ago in Critique
Truth Demands Proof
I saw a post on Facebook where a man shared a letter he had sent to his elected officials calling for the impeachment of the sitting president. He claimed that the offenses were “so obvious” and “so well documented” that he did not even need to include them. That single assumption captured everything wrong with modern political thinking. When someone says “the reasons are obvious,” what they often mean is that they cannot defend them. Emotional conviction replaces evidence. The appearance of certainty replaces truth itself.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a year ago in Critique
Thunderbolts Movie Review
Let’s be honest... When I first heard about Thunderbolts, I didn’t think much of it. The marketing was practically nonexistent, the trailer didn’t shake the internet, and the cast didn’t seem to scream blockbuster. In fact, the characters themselves didn’t fit the usual Marvel mold, no overly polished, Hollywood handsome superheroes. Just gritty, damaged people. It felt… average.
By Louise Noel about a year ago in Critique
I Couldn't Stomach Monster: The Ed Gein Story
A technically proficient series that ultimately exploits tragedy rather than illuminating it, leaving one wondering if the only monsters here are those who profit from such suffering.
By Parsley Rose about a year ago in Critique