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Not Him. Not Now. . Runner-Up in The Summer That Wasn’t Challenge. Top Story - July 2025.
This was meant to be the summer of progress. New systems, new structure, new home, new routine. A new rhythm to life for all of us. A proper house this time, one that came with more than one bedroom for the four of us, a solid roof, floorboards that didn't screech under pressure. It was supposed to be a summer of painting walls and building garden beds. We had planned to flourish this season.
By Autumn Stewabout a year ago in Fiction
South Beach. Top Story - July 2025.
Martha's Vineyard Cold waves crashed against even colder rocks while a cacophony of sea birds sang their morning songs against the salted wind. Kyle’s nostrils filled with the briny aroma of the Atlantic ocean, jostling him awake from his lucid dream. Short arms sprang into the air, popping and cracking with relieving pleasure. A deep yawn erupted from his mouth as he stretched out his right pointer finger to stop the oceanic wake-up alarm on his cracked cellphone.
By Kale Sinclairabout a year ago in Fiction
This Is My Writer's Block. Top Story - July 2025.
Introduction I keep having days where nothing seems to grab my attention. I have been through loads of Vocal prompts here You may think it is odd that I can still publish when I feel that I have writer's block, but I do pride myself on being able to write about nothing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
The Quiet Night. Top Story - July 2025.
It had been a long day. Anna had had a long day of school, homework, babysitting her cousins, and chores. She was so tired as the sun set outside the house that she had grown up in. She loved watching the scene as the sky radiated with purple, pink, and orange. There was a quiet peace, this was her time.
By Judith Jaschaabout a year ago in Fiction
I’ve Driven Every Car . Top Story - July 2025.
The title is a bit of an exaggeration, but I have driven a lot of cars. Because I work at a dealership, I have access to a wide range of makes, models, and years. This article is an alphabetical summary of my thoughts on the makes that stand out, for better or worse.
By Rosie Ford about a year ago in Journal
Mishka The Bear. Top Story - July 2025.
I saw the young brown bear for the first time on Friday afternoon of my big move. It lurked in the shadow of the pine trees that fringed my property — not quite a cub, but not fully grown yet. My limited knowledge of bears suggested it was about two years old.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in Humans
Talk To Your Kids. Top Story - July 2025.
Last weekend, I organised and hosted my Dad's 70th birthday party. It wasn't a huge affair: most of his co-workers are overseas or in a differnt state, and would be hosting their own birthday dinners for him local to them, and sadly a lot of Dad's family are only able to attend parties in Heaven.
By Natasja Roseabout a year ago in Lifehack
Bad To the Bone – A Psychopathic Killer with No Remorse. Top Story - July 2025.
In the wild Northern Territory of Australia, around 300 km north of Alice Springs, two British backpackers enjoy the stunning views. Peter Falconio and Joanna Lees are taking it all in.
By Calvin Londonabout a year ago in Criminal
Sign Language Isn’t a Punchline. Top Story - July 2025.
In recent years, viral clips of comedians interacting with sign language interpreters during live shows have flooded social media. The interpreter signs a punchline—often crude or profane—and the audience erupts in laughter. The comedian grins, reveling in the moment.
By Tracy Stineabout a year ago in Humans
Malcolm, Michael, and Terry. Top Story - July 2025.
It's been very hard to be a member of what we call Generation X this week. The pain is too big to handle alone. My title might be a little confusing, so I will get that out of the way first: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, and Terry Gene Bollea ("Hulk Hogan") have all passed away, and my mind is in many different places as I type this out. The summer has been hot, financially unrewarding, full of news of insanity, violence and disappointment. It all seems so familiar. And to read about these losses and to have to go on with my day just seems ridiculous.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Geeks
