fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox and the Human Hunger for Narrative
When Amanda Knox’s name trends again, nearly two decades after the events in Perugia, it tells us something less about her and more about us. We remain fascinated, unsettled, even obsessed with her story. Not because we know it fully, but because we’ve never truly known it at all.
By Jawad Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Loss: Remembering Her Husband Jeff Baena
When the world thinks of Aubrey Plaza, they often picture her sharp wit, her deadpan humor, and her ability to steal every scene she steps into—whether it’s as April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation or as the unpredictable Harper in The White Lotus. But behind the screen presence and comedic brilliance lies a very real, very human story of love, loss, and grief.
By Fazal Ur Rahmanabout a year ago in Humans
Real Madrid vs Osasuna LIVE
The 2025/26 La Liga season kicks off in style as Real Madrid welcome Osasuna to the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. For Los Blancos, this isn’t just another opening match—it marks the dawn of a new era under Xabi Alonso, the legendary midfielder turned manager, who takes charge of his first-ever La Liga fixture as Real’s head coach.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukunabout a year ago in Humans
When Two Souls Recognize Each Other: The Science and Spirituality of Soulmates
Some people enter your life and it feels like you've known them forever. Explore the science, psychology, and spiritual mystery behind soulmates — and why your heart knows before your mind does.
By F. M. Rayaanabout a year ago in Humans
When is a lie not okay?
When is a lie not okay? For the third time this morning, I wipe tears from my eyes that leak from my broken heart. On the dry-erase board behind me are the words of hope that explain how to pass the high school equivalency exams. The young and old men locked up in this institution grasp for control of their present and future, having long since lost it in their past. Unlawful behaviors of every type imaginable -- and some unimaginable -- bring them to this fork in the road of custody and decision. Every type. I hold out hope, but I am not naive. I seek to serve, but I keep my guard. And days like this break my heart.
By Mack D. Amesabout a year ago in Humans
The Heart Remembers What You Forget
There are days when you forget yourself. Not in the dramatic sense of losing your memory, but in the quiet, slow way life sometimes unravels you. You wake up, stare at the ceiling, and the heaviness settles into your chest like an old friend who refuses to leave. You dress, you move, you even smile when required, but deep down—you are absent. On those days, you question your worth. You wonder if love is still possible when you are fractured, uncertain, or distant. You convince yourself that because you cannot always love yourself, no one else could possibly love you either. But here’s the truth—love does not wait for perfection. When you falter, when you feel invisible, there are hearts around you that remember your worth even when you don’t. Maya had always been the strong one in her circle of friends. She carried sunshine in her laughter and made people feel safe just by being around. But over the past few months, she had been fading. It wasn’t one big event that broke her—it was a series of small, quiet disappointments that piled up like heavy stones on her heart. She stopped writing in her journal. She stopped calling her friends. She stopped looking in the mirror. One evening, as rain tapped softly on her window, she sat curled on the floor, arms wrapped tightly around her knees. She whispered into the silence, “I don’t even know who I am anymore. Why would anyone love this version of me?” Her phone buzzed. It was a message from her childhood friend, Adeel: "I know you’ve been quiet lately. I just want you to remember—you don’t need to be okay for me to care about you. I love you exactly as you are, even in silence." Maya stared at the words for a long time, tears welling in her eyes. A part of her wanted to argue, to insist she wasn’t worthy. But another part—a softer, hidden part—longed to believe it. That night, she dreamt of walking barefoot through a broken path. Her clothes were torn, her hair messy, and she carried pieces of herself in her hands like shattered glass. In the dream, she kept saying, “I have to fix myself before anyone can see me.” But then a voice, calm and steady, whispered: "You don’t need to be whole to be loved. Love sees you even in your fragments." When she woke up, her pillow was damp from tears. But for the first time in weeks, she didn’t feel completely alone. Love does not always arrive in grand gestures. Sometimes it is in the text that reminds you you’re still wanted. Sometimes it is in the friend who sits quietly with you, not demanding words. Sometimes it is in the stranger who holds the door open when your arms are full. The world has a way of remembering us even when we forget ourselves. And slowly, Maya began to remember too. She called Adeel back one afternoon and laughed for the first time in weeks. She opened her journal and wrote, not about perfection, but about pain and survival. She stood before her mirror and whispered, “You are still here. And that is enough.” You see, the heart remembers what the mind forgets. Even when you cannot feel your own worth, love does not abandon you. It waits patiently, wrapping itself around your broken edges, reminding you that being loved is not something you have to earn by being flawless. You are loved because you exist. Because you breathe. Because even in silence, you carry a story worth holding. And if you ever forget that truth—don’t worry. The heart remembers. Always
By Janalamabout a year ago in Humans
10 Clear Signs He Loves His Ex More Than You
Love holds steady. Safe. Still. Two feet, one ground, eyes forward. But not always. Sometimes, shadow enters. Her shadow. His ex.
By Milan Milicabout a year ago in Humans
Deadly Cloudburst Hits Buner, Pakistan.
Human Loss In Buner alone, at least 277 people have died, while more than 150 remain missing. Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and northern Pakistan, the combined death toll has already crossed 650 fatalities.
By Active USA about a year ago in Humans
I Tried an AI Side Hustle for 30 Days — And It Changed My Life 💻✨
Meta Description: I tested an AI side hustle for 30 days. Here’s the shocking truth about how it changed my life, my income, and my future.
By Awais Qarni about a year ago in Humans
The Quiet Chapters That Shaped Me
Photo by Jon Tyson on UnsplashI've been staring at this blank page for about twenty minutes now, wondering how exactly you're supposed to tell someone who you are in a way that doesn't sound completely self-absorbed or like a job interview gone wrong.
By noor ul aminabout a year ago in Humans
10 Surprising Reasons Your Crush Avoids Eye Contact (And What It Really Means)
You notice it. They turn their heads aside when you stare at them. Your mind is racing with questions while your crush avoids your gaze.
By Milan Milicabout a year ago in Humans
The Race for Quantum Primacy: Who Will Shape the New Era of Computation?
Introduction The global pursuit of quantum primacy—sometimes called quantum supremacy or quantum advantage—signals more than a competitive sprint among big tech companies and leading research institutions. It represents a profound transformation in how humanity can solve previously intractable problems, with the potential to disrupt cryptography, revolutionize pharmaceuticals, optimize global logistics, and even unravel mysteries of the universe itself.
By Reframerootsabout a year ago in Humans