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Faith in Humanity. Top Story - September 2024.
Sharon nervously tapped on her knee as she waited for one of the employees to call her name. She tried to keep herself calm, to tell herself that it wouldn’t be that bad, that she just needed to be patient. But as the minutes passed, and other names were called instead of hers, Sharon was finding it harder and harder to do that.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Psyche
Though I Do Not Know You. Top Story - September 2024.
You could never know how much of a difference you made, how could you? Not until I made it clear, anyway. Two strangers. We never met, you don’t even know what I look like, or even my name. All I know of you is from your words and the picture you included. That is all.
By Elizabeth Butler2 years ago in Psyche
Overboard Challenge Winners
Congratulations to a new Vocal creator, Tattoos & Tarot, for their evocative winning story Tiburón — which conjures the sea, familial love and conflict, in language plain and compelling. ‘My body yearns for the tight hug and crackle in my ears from the weight of water,’ the narrator says as he prepares to dive, recalling in words all he has lost. Bravo, and welcome to Vocal!
By Vocal Curation Team2 years ago in Resources
📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 09/05/2024
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted most alternating Thursdays at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
By Raise Your Voice by Vocal2 years ago in Resources
Heaven in the Voice Room. Top Story - September 2024.
This will not be an official report. I will be keeping this in my private files. And I will remain anonymous. Mr. Defoe was one of the newer staff members, but he had already proven himself to be a very valuable asset at the school, covering for other absent teachers, finding lost files (actually discovered one behind a filing cabinet that was so old it was in one of the colours I had not seen in almost a decade), and creating his own lesson plans. With all of that work, the decision to put him in charge of our Voice Room seemed easy enough (the other teachers simply did not want the job, and he was too polite to say no).
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Psyche
20,000+ Reads and Counting - Reflections. Top Story - September 2024.
“Always celebrate your wins. Big or small.” – Leigh Shulman So, I am not even sure what to say. I had been aware it was getting close…like four months ago…so then the heat died down on the potential excitement. I knocked past 20,000 reads recently and Vocal may just be one little hovel, little hole the internet to which we can't help but fall in, but I am proud and pleased as punch. That is from March 2021 when I first joined up until today when I published this.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Writers
From Allergies to Relief: How Ollie Transformed My Dogs' Lives. Top Story - September 2024. Created with: Ollie.
Bub and Simon are more than just pets; they're family. When I first adopted them, I was determined to give them the best life possible, and that included finding the right food to support their health. Both of my boys are pit bull/bully mixes, and while they bring so much joy into my life, they also come with their fair share of health challenges.
By Katharine Fielding2 years ago in Petlife
No Strings Attached. Top Story - September 2024.
“The available balance of your account ***24601 is $34.47. This is below your nominated amount.” I read the text that just pinged on my phone, and my heart sinks … I thought I was okay for tonight, but I discovered after a quick check, that a bunch of auto-payments for subscription services just came out.
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Pride
Quiet Sneezer. Top Story - September 2024.
This story was originally published on Medium. ************** She sneezed one of those sneezes that was so quiet and high-pitched, you almost couldn’t hear it. Probably a sneeze that would’ve alerted all dog ears within a one mile radius. It made her sound like a cartoon. Hell, it even made her look like a cartoon. She already had some slightly cartoonish features… brought more to light after her mouse-like sneeze. There wasn’t even a wind up. No “ah.” Just “choo.” All lowercase. Tiny “choo.”
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile2 years ago in Fiction
