fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the corporate culture of Journal.
Why Most Relationships Fail — Even When Love Feels Real. AI-Generated.
Why Love Alone Is Not Enough Most people grow up believing that love is the most important ingredient in a successful relationship. Movies, books, and social media constantly reinforce the idea that if two people truly love each other, everything else will somehow fall into place. Unfortunately, real life tells a very different story.
By Anikó Fónai10 months ago in Journal
The Woman Behind the Name
I used to think being known was a gift. Then I watched a woman walk into a room and become invisible the moment her husband’s name was called. One minute, she was herself—sharp-eyed, quick-witted, full of stories. The next, she was “the wife of,” a footnote in someone else’s narrative. Her degrees, her work, her dreams—all folded neatly into parentheses.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
Diary of Anony Elle
I have been in Florida for a week now. It hasn't been easy. I don't have a whole lot of money to be able to afford a hotel room. Hell Im $100 short on bills and don't know how im going to eat tomorrow. I don't care. I have had to sleep outside in the elements a couple times and I DO NOT CARE!
By Anony Elle10 months ago in Journal
Karachi Gull Plaza Mall Fire In Pakistan
A massive fire broke out at Karachi’s Gull Plaza Mall earlier today, sending shockwaves across the city. Emergency teams rushed to the scene to control the blaze and evacuate people trapped inside. Eyewitnesses reported thick smoke billowing from the building, with flames visible from several floors. Authorities are working tirelessly to assess the damage and ensure public safety.
By Waqar Khan10 months ago in Journal
The Trouble with /My/ Time
Today is supposed to be my fresh start to a new week, but I am still reeling with the realization that my private property means absolutely nothing to my children's father, that my parenting time and my personal plans are irrelevant enough to him to risk our child going without the prescription drink he needs - just because said adult's schedule is the sole valuable one?, and that there is likely nothing I can do to stop this behavior from simply continuing.
By Adora Hooper10 months ago in Journal
Florida Business Insurance Requirements
Running a business in Florida means operating in one of the most dynamic—and complex—risk environments in the country. Between climate exposure, legal requirements, contractual obligations, and industry-specific risks, insurance is not just a formality. It is a structural component of how a business survives disruptions, disputes, and unexpected losses.
By American US Insurance10 months ago in Journal
Rewind to the Nineties: My Top 10 Movies That Still Feel Brand New
There’s a certain magic to the 1990s. It wasn't just about grunge, dial-up internet, or neon windbreakers; it was a decade that produced some truly unforgettable cinema. Movies from the '90s hit differently. They had a distinct flavor, a blend of pre-CGI reliance on practical effects, raw storytelling, and the birth of a new kind of blockbuster that still feels accessible and human, even today.
By George Evan10 months ago in Journal
américa - atl. san luis
I found it in my father’s wallet after he passed. Tucked behind his ID, worn soft at the edges, was a ticket stub from a match twenty years ago. The ink had faded, the date blurred, but I remembered the day: rain falling sideways, the stadium half-empty, our team losing badly. We’d left before the final whistle, soaked and silent.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
albacete - real madrid
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not about winning, Tío,” he’d said, eyes bright. “It’s about who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
The Hour the World Went Quiet
It began with a flicker. Not of light, but of absence. The hum of my devices—the soft chime of messages, the buzz of updates, the endless scroll of curated lives—simply stopped. At first, I thought it was a glitch. I tapped screens. Checked cords. Restarted everything twice. But the silence held.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 months ago in Journal
