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Ghazal
Not even a friend That is the style of the time of the tyrant Now people think that I am arrested I am deeply regretful How many ceremonies did we have with him?
Tasawar AliPublished 10 months ago in PoetsYou, Two?
Ranking rock bands relatively rather than absolutely is always a good idea. Especially if one would avoid the awkward silence when U2's Rattle and Hum drops a year after telling everyone, their dog, and their grandma that "THE Joshua Tree is the awesomest album ever by the greatest band ever!"
Brent TharpPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueCatcher in the Rye? More Like Poop Flung from on High
Except for the underlying theme of rebellion against authority, Catcher in the Rye offers little to warrant its nearly universal star status. It mercilessly assaults readers with melodrama, whining, and endless, pathetic attempts at cleverness. Accurately portraying its fundamental horribleness would take more words than comprised in the book itself.
Brent TharpPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueA Terrifying Encounter: Unearthing a Dark Past and Twisted Revenge
It was a seemingly ordinary night when I found myself at a party with friends, surrounded by laughter and music. As I mingled with the crowd, I stumbled upon a face that stirred a sense of familiarity within me. It took a moment, but then it hit me – this was Max, a friend from middle school who had endured relentless bullying a decade ago. The shock of seeing him again, now standing as a robust and sturdy man, sent shivers down my spine. It was as if his past, marked by torment, was incongruent with his current appearance.
jahseh onfroyPublished 10 months ago in HorrorWhims of Words: Eccentric Eclipses
Aditya gazed upon the vibrant tapestry of Mumbai's bustling streets, his heart a symphony of anticipation and nervous excitement. Securing an interview with the reclusive wordsmith, Arjun Sharma, was a monumental feat, a gateway that could propel him into the upper echelons of literary acclaim.
LoudspeakerPublished 10 months ago in FictionJoys of a Writer
Okay. My characters are outlined, and they’re fitting so perfectly. Now I gotta start writing From the beginning I chose the plot to perfectly reflect the characters and their tendencies
Mohammed DarasiPublished 10 months ago in PoetsThe Nutty Squirrel's Antics
A squirrel ran up a tree. To find some nuts to fill him with glee. He found some nuts, just the right size, and squirrelled them in his mouth, which doubled in size.
James GreenPublished 10 months ago in PoetsBedtime Stories
' Monster!" Milly screamed, waking up from a spine-chilling nightmare. Yet Milly wasn't in her bedroom. She was in another bedroom not her own. How did she get here she wondered? She got out bed and glanced around the room. the room was dark, yet a small flame was lit above a candle set on a dresser. Milly picked up the candle and walked around the room. She was alone or so she thought until she heard loud footsteps coming up a staircase. The footsteps sounded much louder than her brothers and father. Milly placed the candle back on the dresser then she hide underneath the bed, hearing the door to the room being opened.