Challenge

My Writing Online Goals for June 2026
May was one of the most surprising months this year. I accomplished the hardest goals this time around, and I have decided to make a lot of changes to the rest of the year. I have decided to give up on Blogger and TikTok, since I've made a huge change with one of the platforms I have been working on lately. Plus, I have decided to add a new goal to this list.
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Writers
The Man They Invented
Among the most enigmatic writers of the early twenty-first century, few have attracted more sustained scholarly attention than Elias Ward. Though largely overlooked during his lifetime, Ward's novels, essays, and journals have become the subject of hundreds of academic studies, three major documentaries, and no fewer than seven biographies.
By Rick Allen5 months ago in Writers
22
I’m going to be 22 in 30 minutes. I know you’re supposed to be kind of lost in your 20’s. I know that. It is so different to say it rather than live it. I’m supposed to be having fun. I am. I mean, I guess I am. I don’t know. I don’t feel good.
By Madison Johnson5 months ago in Writers
The Archival Ghost
The Archival Ghost: Reconstructing the Enigma of Julian Vane (1994–2031) In the decade since the sudden, unrecorded passing of Julian Vane in a modest flat in Harrison Township, Indiana, a cottage industry of posthumous literary criticism has sprung up around his work [1, 2]. During his lifetime, Vane was a phantom. He published exclusively through micropresses, rarely engaged in readings, and left behind an archive of fragmented manuscripts that have since become the obsession of modern literary scholars. Stripped of the author’s clarifying voice, Vane’s bibliography has been radically reinterpreted. What critics have built is not merely an analysis of his texts, but a mythology—a speculative narrative that turns his quiet, isolated existence into a deliberate aesthetic martyrdom.
By Mara Edwards5 months ago in Writers
All "Ancient Wonder, Modern Review" Entries
My May challenge was inspired by a real review on TripAdvisor where someone how had no idea of an importance and history of an ancient tourist attraction wrote a review from the point of view of a modern traveler concerned about comfort and amenities.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Writers
I Woke Up in 2050 and Nobody Uses Money Anymore. AI-Generated.
I Woke Up in 2050 and Nobody Uses Money Anymore The first thing I noticed was the silence. Not the peaceful kind of silence you hear early in the morning. This was different. The city outside my window was alive, yet somehow almost completely quiet. I sat up in bed and rubbed my eyes. For a moment, I thought I was still dreaming. The skyline outside looked nothing like the one I remembered. Massive glass towers stretched into the clouds. Small flying vehicles drifted between buildings like birds. Giant holographic displays floated in the air, showing news, weather, and information. I blinked several times. "What the hell?" The last thing I remembered was falling asleep in my apartment after another exhausting day in 2026. But this definitely wasn't 2026. I stumbled out of bed and found a digital calendar glowing on the wall. June 3, 2050. I laughed. Then I checked again. Still 2050. My heart started racing. There had to be some explanation. A prank. A simulation. Anything. I rushed outside hoping someone could tell me what was going on. The streets were full of people, but nobody seemed stressed. Nobody looked rushed. Nobody was glued to a phone screen. People simply walked. Talking. Smiling. Living. It felt strangely unfamiliar. I stopped at a small café on the corner. The place looked modern, but cozy. A robot prepared drinks behind the counter while customers chatted nearby. "Can I get a coffee?" I asked. Within seconds, a steaming cup appeared in front of me. "Thanks," I said. "How much do I owe you?" The robot tilted its head. Several people nearby looked at me. "Owe?" the robot asked. "The coffee. How much?" A woman sitting near the window laughed softly. "You must be joking." "I'm not." She stared at me for a second before answering. "We don't use money anymore." I almost dropped the cup. "What do you mean you don't use money?" She motioned for me to sit down. Then she told me a story that sounded impossible. Apparently, sometime during the 2030s, artificial intelligence became advanced enough to manage nearly everything. Factories became fully automated. Food production became almost unlimited. Energy became incredibly cheap. Robots handled construction, transportation, manufacturing, and most jobs people used to spend their lives doing. As technology improved, basic necessities became abundant. Eventually, governments around the world abandoned traditional economic systems. Money slowly disappeared. Everyone received housing. Food. Healthcare. Education. Everything they needed. For free. At first, I thought she was joking. But as the days passed, I realized she wasn't. Nobody worried about paying rent. Nobody worked multiple jobs just to survive. Nobody feared losing healthcare. The future looked like humanity had finally solved its biggest problems. And honestly? Part of me loved it. Who wouldn't? Imagine waking up every day knowing you don't have bills to pay. Imagine pursuing your passions without worrying about survival. For a while, it felt like paradise. But after a few weeks, I started noticing things that nobody else seemed concerned about. The cameras. They were everywhere. Tiny drones floated silently above the streets. Sensors were built into walls, sidewalks, even park benches. Everywhere I went, something was watching. One afternoon, I asked a local man about privacy. He looked genuinely confused. "Privacy from who?" he asked. "The system. The AI." He shrugged. "The AI keeps us safe." That answer bothered me more than it should have. Because nobody questioned it. Not once. And that's when I started wondering if this perfect world was hiding something far less perfect underneath. I had no idea how right I was. A month later, I discovered a secret that would completely change everything I thought I knew—not just about 2050, but about myself. And once I learned the truth, I realized there was something far more dangerous than artificial intelligence. It was a world where nobody wanted to question it.
By Nomix 5 months ago in Writers
Making some Midsummer's Bliss
June begins with a bit of growling in the sky, while the sun shines brightly... but only ambiguity rains down Storms are a'coming...warns the weatherperson
By Novel Allen5 months ago in Writers
Doodles and Ditties Results are in!
I know you have all been sitting very patiently awaiting the results from the tiny judges... but we had to wait for the oldest one to wake up. She didn't decide to get out of bed until 11 a.m. Texas time. We have finally finished reading, rating, and judging the entries for the Doodles and Ditties challenge and the results are finally in! 🥳
By Sara Wilson5 months ago in Writers
How to Open a Restaurant Successfully: A Complete Guide for New Owners
Opening a restaurant is an exciting business idea, but it requires more than just good food and passion. A successful restaurant needs proper planning, market research, financial management, branding, and a strong launch strategy. Many new restaurant owners fail because they start without understanding the real costs, customer expectations, and daily operations involved.
By Elevate You Studio5 months ago in Writers
Unofficial Vocal Challenges: June 2026
Introduction This list of unofficial Vocal challenges will grow as I find them, so it will be short when this is first published.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Dollar Challenge - Quote Me Baby (Vocal Legends Edition)
Today is the day! The deadline for my most recent unofficial dollar challenge. And for once, I 'm bang on the deadline. (You may applaud.)
By L.C. Schäfer5 months ago in Writers
How I Finally Stopped Panicking About Essay Deadlines. AI-Generated.
I used to leave essays until the last possible moment. Not because I didn't care. Because starting felt impossible. I'd open a blank document, type a sentence, delete it, type it again slightly differently, then close the laptop and make coffee. Repeat until 2am. Submit something I wasn't proud of. Move on.
By Jason Glades5 months ago in Writers