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The Engine Revs. Top Story - December 2024.
I'm tired. Kin, the great city soldier of chaos, is tired. Not enough for the effort of lighting a cigar and pouring bourbon to be exhausting, but enough for the process of thinking to have become taxing. My thoughts, my soul, they rev higher and higher, bouncing first off the red line and then promising to smash through it while I become a machine consuming gallons upon gallons of fuel to keep up with the demand.
By Silver Daux2 years ago in Fiction
I Tried Ollie for My Active Border Collie and the Results Were Amazing. Top Story - December 2024. Created with: Ollie.
As a dog mom living in New York City with my energetic Border Collie Alvin, feeding him the right food is a big priority for me. Alvin and I are always on the move—whether it’s fetching all over Central Park, running through a new agility course, or exploring on one of our many weekend adventures. His food not only has to keep up with his energy levels and give him the proper nutrition to stay healthy and active, but it also needs to fit in with our busy lifestyle. When I came across Ollie, a brand that makes dog food using all-natural, human-grade ingredients, I knew we had to give both their fresh food and gently-baked kibble a try. And let me tell you, Alvin and I both loved it!
By Our Pal Alvin2 years ago in Petlife
The Black Hand: An Early 20th Century Secret Society. Top Story - December 2024.
The year was 1914, and it would see Europe's alliances degenerate over a few days. By this point, a group of 2,500 strong were already infiltrated into Serbian society. They were so ingrained into material society that one of their high-ranking army officers, Col. Dragutin Dimitrijevic, was a member of the Black Hand.
By Jason Morton2 years ago in FYI
Sincere Gratitude. Top Story - December 2024.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've seen so many amazing dedications thanking the Vocal community for their continued support. I'm usually not one to jump on a bandwagon, but after a (completely unexpected) successful week on Vocal and being the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I wanted to take some time to say thank you.
By Alyssa Musso2 years ago in Writers
Finding Tom. Top Story - December 2024.
Running into the kitchen, Joel glanced around. ‘Hey Mom, where’s Tom? I can’t find him anywhere.” Distracted, his mother replied, “Don’t worry about Tom dear. Go out and play.” Wiping her flour dusted hands on her apron, she went back to pounding on the dough.
By Andrew C McDonald2 years ago in Fiction
The Black-Eyed Pea . Top Story - December 2024.
I was going to meet Pam at The Black-Eyed Pea. I didn't like the name of this restaurant. Ironically, I felt like I had a black eye when I left that place. The whole restaurant felt like the size of a large walk-in closet but it was not nearly as welcoming as a closet typically is. I thought to myself that maybe they named it The Black-Eyed Pea because the building was as big as a pea.
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Fiction
The Mysterious Gate . Top Story - December 2024.
Rain tapped rhythmically on the window while Rubina was lying in the lap of her granny. It was about night but Rubina couldn't sleep like her granny. They both were dancing with their pupils while staring into each drop of the rain as it dripped down the shade of the fragile wood.
By Maryam Batool2 years ago in Families
Frigolabile. Top Story - December 2024.
Frigolabile: susceptible to the cold My Connection: Even though this word is typically applied in the medical field, it resonated with me in two ways. First (and most obvious), I get really cold in the winter and have a strong inclination toward hibernation mode. Second, in terms of emotional regulation, I'm more of a thermometer than a thermostat. The mood of others can affect me quite strongly, especially if it's one of sadness or anger.
By D.K. Shepard2 years ago in Poets
Lost Battles. Top Story - December 2024.
A cold and dark night at a bar, and a young man walks in wearing a green three piece suit and heads to the counter for a drink. The bartender behind it briefly stares at him, seeing that he recognised him. The young man starts to light a cigarette.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Chapters
