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October
and October came with, a promise, of changing leaves, shorter days, magical displays; a promise, of harvesting the reap,
Moe RadosevichPublished 9 months ago in PoetsConvo at the Coffee Shop
Maryanna is sitting at a window seat in the Expresso Yourself coffee shop. She has a caramel latte in a porcelain cup in front of her as she waits for her boyfriend Patrick to arrive. As she sits waiting for Patrick her mind is spinning in various directions and her heart is saddened. Maryanna feels like Patrick has really inattentive lately and has shut her out of his life. She has really been considering the thought of leaving Patrick, but she has not been able to do so because of how much her heart still loves him. Maryanna is at a loss for what to do, but she seriously hopes this meeting today will make a difference.
Joe PattersonPublished 9 months ago in FictionThe Curse Of The Monkey Paw
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled deep within a dense forest, there lived a humble family—the Whites. One day, Sergeant Major Morris, a seasoned traveler, returned from his adventures in distant lands and brought with him an intriguing artifact: a shriveled monkey's paw.
Sanni Abdur-RahmanPublished 9 months ago in FictionThe Reunion
The gloomy morning felt foreboding to Oliver as he left his house, locked the side door behind him, and walked to his car. The Volvo he drove now wasn’t the same vehicle he drove when last he saw Jenny, but his mind wandered to that beat up Nissan as he turned over the engine. Since she had texted him a few weeks ago, it felt like all he had experienced were flashbacks like these, only broken by crippling feelings of dread, scabbed over anger, and a longing—or a grieving—for what could have been.
Tyler BiancoPublished 9 months ago in FictionJunji Ito: Cloth Teacher
In this story, titled "Mannequin Teacher" in the manga version and "Cloth Teacher" in the animation version, both terms are used to refer to the mysterious entity that takes the form of a teacher. Throughout the narrative, the character is commonly referred to as the "mannequin teacher" due to its appearance and behavior. In the alternate title, the term "cloth teacher" is also mentioned, representing the animated adaptation of the story.
"Love Letters in the Shadows of War: A Heartbreaking Tale of Sacrifice and Enduring Devotion"
Within the middle of World War II, when the world was immersed within the chaos of struggle, a piercing cherish story unfurled between Sarah and Daniel. Isolated by miles of war-torn scenes, their adoration persevered through transcribed letters traded between a committed husband and spouse.
ScribbleSagePublished 9 months ago in FictionExploring Thomas Harris’s Masterpiece: “The Silence of the Lambs”
The Enigmatic Opening “The Silence of the Lambs” ensnares readers from its very inception. The narrative begins with Clarice Starling, a highly astute and resolute FBI trainee, receiving the task of interviewing Dr. Hannibal Lecter, an exceptionally brilliant psychiatrist and infamous serial murderer. Her mission: to extract insights from Lecter into the psyche of another at-large serial killer, Buffalo Bill, notorious for his abduction and murder of young women.
shva phaneendraPublished 9 months ago in BookClub- Content Warning
Bloostered in Whitechapel
Jack was a simple man Living life with a simple plan Be kind to those around so they don’t suspect Blend silently into the night so they don’t reflect
Mohammed DarasiPublished 9 months ago in Poets