heroes and villains

Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.

Trump, visiting Capitol Hill, warns House Republicans against opposing his bill
Trump Presses House Republicans to Unite Behind Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill May 21, 2025 On May 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump made a significant appearance on Capitol Hill, urging House Republicans to rally behind his comprehensive tax and spending legislation, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This 1,116-page proposal aims to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts, eliminate taxes on tips and auto loan interest, increase the standard deduction, and expand the child tax credit. However, it also includes substantial cuts to programs like Medicaid, food stamps, and green energy initiatives, leading to divisions within the Republican Party.
By Shakil Sorkarabout a year ago in Journal
How to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote tomorrow
Google I/O 2025, Google's annual developer conference, is set to commence on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PDT). Standard Time (BST). The event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, and will be livestreamed globally. How to Watch the Google I/O 2025 Keynote
By Shakil Sorkarabout a year ago in Journal
The Old Victorian
The old Victorian house stood on a hill overlooking the town, its windows like vacant eyes staring out at the world. Locals whispered about it, calling it the "Harwood House," and said it was haunted by the ghost of a woman who had died tragically within its walls.Elias, a paranormal investigator with a reputation for debunking myths, had heard the stories and decided to spend a night in the house. He wanted to prove that the tales were nothing more than folklore and superstition. Armed with his equipment—cameras, EMF readers, and audio recorders—he entered the house as dusk settled, casting long, eerie shadows.The interior was just as unsettling as the exterior. Dust lay thick on every surface, and the air was heavy with the scent of decay. Elias set up his equipment in the main bedroom, the room where the woman was said to have died. A large, ornate mirror dominated one wall, its glass clouded with age.As the night wore on, Elias found nothing. His EMF reader showed no unusual activity, his cameras captured only dust motes, and his audio recorder picked up nothing but the creaks and groans of the old house settling. He began to think the locals were wrong. Just as he was about to pack up, he glanced at the mirror.A coldness washed over him, a sense of being watched. He turned, but he was alone in the room. He looked back at the mirror. His reflection stared back, but something was off. The eyes in the reflection seemed… too intense, too alive. A shiver ran down his spine. He told himself it was just his imagination, the tricks his mind was playing on him in the dimly lit room.He continued his vigil, but he couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Every time he looked at the mirror, his reflection seemed slightly different. Its smile was wider, its eyes darker, its posture subtly shifted. He tried to rationalize it, blaming the flickering candlelight, the shadows, but deep down, he knew something was wrong.Suddenly, the temperature in the room plummeted. Elias's breath fogged in the air. The candle flames danced wildly, casting grotesque shapes on the walls. A whisper slithered through the silence, a woman's voice, barely audible, saying, "Join me."Elias's heart pounded in his chest. He grabbed his equipment, his hands trembling. He had to get out of the house. He turned to leave, but as he passed the mirror, his reflection lunged. Its hand, elongated and skeletal, reached out from the glass, grabbing his arm with a grip that was ice-cold and impossibly strong.He cried out, pulling with all his might, but the reflection held him fast. The whisper turned into a moan, then a shriek. The room spun, the walls melting away, replaced by a swirling vortex of darkness. Elias felt himself being pulled into the mirror, into the cold, empty void beyond.He struggled, his mind screaming in terror, but it was no use. The reflection was too strong. As he was pulled into the glass, he saw his own face contorted in a silent scream, a mirror image of his own horror. Then, the darkness consumed him.The next morning, the locals found Elias's car parked outside the Harwood House. The front door was open, but Elias was nowhere to be found. His equipment lay scattered on the floor of the main bedroom, but there was no sign of him. The mirror on the wall was intact, its surface smooth and undisturbed. But those who dared to look closely said they could see a faint, distorted figure trapped within, forever reaching out, forever trying to escape. The Harwood House remained, its secrets buried deep within its walls, a chilling testament to the fact that some myths are more than just folklore.
By MD Melonabout a year ago in Journal
I Resign From Hiding. Honorable Mention in I Resign From… Challenge. Content Warning.
I hereby resign from keeping my mouth shut. I once decided to stop hiding that I was raped but I still haven't publicly announced any names. And so many times I have stayed quiet about what other people have done. It's what I was taught to do. It is what I was *trained* to do.
By Raine Fielderabout a year ago in Journal
The Director Of DEADPOOL 2 Is In Talks To Join Delta Squad As David Leitch Boards Netflix's GEARS OF WAR Movie
Leitch, known for his high-octane style in films like Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, and the recent The Fall Guy, brings a proven track record in stylish, stunt-driven filmmaking to the gritty sci-fi world of the beloved video game series.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukunabout a year ago in Journal
My Spidey Sense. Top Story - May 2025.
Some places just put a person’s internal alarm systems on active standby. Alma Latinas was just such a place. Sure, Mike had visited this cantina before with several friends, but never alone. Actually, Gringos never visited this part of Nuevo Laredo alone, and he knew this, so what the hell was he doing there? When you’re twenty and bulletproof, in your mind anyway, no place is off limits.
By Mark Gagnonabout a year ago in Journal
The Legend of Raahi: The Most Beautiful and Powerful Horse"
In the vast deserts of Rajasthan, where the golden sands stretched beyond the horizon and the sun painted the sky in hues of fire, there lived a horse unlike any other. His name was Raahi, meaning "traveler." But he was not just a traveler of roads — he was a traveler of destiny, of legends, and of the hearts of those who beheld him.
By Real life 🧬 stories about a year ago in Journal
God is the Author of Wisdom
What if the wisdom you’ve been searching for… isn’t something you learn, but someone you meet? In a world overflowing with opinions, hot takes, self-help books, and endless scrolling, there’s a question that cuts through the noise like lightning through a storm:
By Randolphe Tanoguemabout a year ago in Journal
Can I Let You In On A Secret?. Top Story - May 2025. Content Warning.
(He screamed at the top of his lungs) “You live in the comfort that I provide” His voice ripped through her peace like shards of shrapnel
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Journal
Why Lord of the Flies Still Haunts Us in 2025: A Story of Innocence Lost
Imagine a group of boys, barely teens, stranded on a tropical island with no adults, no rules, just freedom. Sounds like paradise, right? In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, it’s a descent into chaos. Published in 1954, this brutal tale of survival and savagery still grips readers in 2025, forcing us to face the darkness within. I read it last month, and it left me shaken. Here’s why this story of innocence lost remains a gut-punch—and what it reveals about us today.
By Doctor Strangeabout a year ago in Journal
The Unknown fact about Titanic movie
The story behind the ship, the film, and the phenomenon When we sit down to discuss the world’s most iconic ships, the name Titanic inevitably surfaces. The very word carries with it an air of wonder and tragic grandeur. It was t
By Riham Rahman about a year ago in Journal
How Distraction Replaces Revolution
In ancient Rome, emperors discovered a powerful secret: keep the people fed and entertained, and they won’t rebel. The poet Juvenal coined the phrase “panem et circenses” — bread and circuses — to mock a society that had traded its political freedom and civic duty for cheap pleasures and full stomachs. Fast forward two thousand years, and the strategy still thrives — only now, the circus fits in your pocket, and the bread comes with a dopamine rush.
By Doctor Strangeabout a year ago in Journal