Fantasy
Language, Brain and Behavior
I'm sitting in a class on Brain and Behavior at my college between two of my own courses I teach on MWF. It's tiring but fascinating. As a doctoral student in 2005, I took a course in Perception and Sensation that covered a lot of brain functions relating to speech and language, but a lot has been discovered since then due to various imaging technologies used to study the brain. So I'm basically catching up.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
Sandman
He steps slowly, firmly. Bringing the cold dust of dreams on the pads of his paws, his magic beans. He circles, and settles, and something settles with him. Is it the drifting scent of starlight on his whiskers? Her breath softens, becomes silky like his fur, and the tips of his regal, pointed ears. Some call him Sandman. Or Rama, King of Dreams. But you can't call him, or own him, or dictate where he should go or where he should sleep. Sometimes, he holds his paw to her throat; a gentle dagger. He listens to the pulse and rhythm of her. If it marches too hasty-like, he has the knack of bringing it under control, more subtle than a skilled horseman on a testy nag. First, he matches it with his purr. Then he alters the vibration and brings her with him. To a new, better dream. A smile curves across her lips, and he blinks slowly (once, twice) to seal the spell. There: isn't she beautiful in her slumber? She stretches, catlike herself. Whatever she is living right now inside her head is real-ly delicious.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Humans
The Earth was in a state of peace, a harmony carefully woven by the elemental dragons. Dinosaurs and other ancient creatures roamed the land, living in balance with the forces of nature. The world was wild and untamed, yet stable under the watchful presence of the dragons. Each element—fire, water, earth, air, ice, and light—had found its place, creating a delicate equilibrium. The dragons, silent guardians, watched over the land, their vast power hidden just beneath the surface of the world they had shaped.
By Vasco Silva2 years ago in Fiction
The Black Kaleidoscope (Origins). Content Warning.
This is a conclusion to the story here but can be read as a stand-alone piece: The Black Kaleidoscope (Origins) The Sisterhood of Witches had destroyed the Black Kaleidoscope but kept a little of it to track down its creator whose name had been given to them as part of the freedom pact that they agreed with the imprisoned Demon. The dark wizard was called "Toymaker" and his penchant was to create haunted toys to steal the souls of those who came into contact, which were usually children.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
10 Amazing Benefits of Artificial Intelligence. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept; it's a part of our everyday lives. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on Netflix and Spotify, AI has seamlessly integrated into various aspects of our daily routines. This blog post will explore the ten amazing benefits of artificial intelligence, highlighting its transformative potential across different sectors.
By Abu Sayed Akash2 years ago in Fiction
