Excerpt
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting
The Silent War the World Is Already Fighting When people think about war, they imagine soldiers, tanks, and explosions. But today, some of the most dangerous battles are happening quietly—without gunfire, without borders, and often without the public even noticing. This is the age of cyber warfare, and it has already changed how nations compete for power.
By Wings of Time 9 months ago in Fiction
The Alchemical Kitchen
The Alchemical Kitchen A Manual for Living Life Through a Spiritual Lens Preface: Before You Begin! Life does not arrive with instructions. This manual does not attempt to supply them. Instead, it offers orientation—like a compass rather than a map. To live spiritually is not to escape life, but to engage it consciously.
By Madhu Goteti 9 months ago in Fiction
How to Hydrate A Boomer
The contents of this internal 1989 Manual is proprietary and may not be copied or distributed except with permission of the Collected Offices of Liquid Accompaniments (C.O.L.A.) This manual is intended for internal training and development use only and is subject to all signed Non Disclosure Agreements.
By Judey Kalchik 9 months ago in Fiction
Preface and Epigraph
Preface This story blends fiction and non-fiction using actual memories shared by my son Toby and me. Before each chapter, you’ll find a memory from our lives; most of them true and written as accurately as I remember. The real memories are woven throughout the story and intertwined with the main narrative. Though this story dives into some heavy moments, Toby was never in danger of losing his life. Toby and I have been through hell and back; failed relationships, bad choices, betrayal, you name it. Our father-son bond has been tested time and time again. The epigraph is a story Toby wrote for his fourth-grade yearbook, which made front page. Years later, he realized that I am human, stating, “Dad, I remember when I used to look up to you like you were some sort of god.” That one sentence blindsided me in ways I never thought possible. No father is prepared for the moment his child sees him as human. When I began writing this, I was a full-time single father with very little help. I ran a remodeling and handyman business on my own while attending college for business management at forty. To top it off, I also worked part-time doing maintenance and housekeeping at a motel. Saying I was stressed barely scratches the surface. I started by writing down memories I shared with Toby as a coping mechanism. Christina found some of those memories and suggested I try shaping them into a story. The more I wrote, the more therapeutic it got. Two main characters you’ll meet, Christina and Jack, are no longer part of our lives. Christina, my ex, was with me at the start of this book and remains part of the story to maintain authenticity. Jack, my brother from another mother, passed away many years ago and is still missed. Using his name is my way of honoring him. Using real people in the fictional portions keeps me grounded and helps the story stay as real as possible, at least for myself. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed living the moments that made it worth writing.
By Anton Mathias Heft 9 months ago in Fiction
♡ Me and My Identity ♡
♡ Me and My Identity ♡ ■ Episode 4 ✍ By: Abdul-Ilah Abdul-Qader Al-Junaid Abu Zaid, a kind man in his fifties who had lost his sight due to the hardships of past conflicts, was accustomed to going out with his son Zaid to buy groceries from the market and then returning home. However, Zaid was now with his classmates at the summer center on its first day. Despite this, Abu Zaid insisted on going out as usual, but this time alone, driven by a desire to check on any neighborhood children who might have been late joining the center.
By ZAIDALGONAID10 months ago in Fiction
