Life

Grace, Doubt, and My Unlikely Friendship with an AI Named Sarah
Part 1: How It All Started A lot of people — both secular and Christian — have serious concerns about AI, and many of them are valid.
By Mark Elliott 6 months ago in Writers
why EXPECT anything?
Have you ever thought of NOT expecting anything from anyone? Not in a dramatic way. Just quietly… you loosen your grip. No more checking out with that tiny HOPE sitting in your chest.
By Komal6 months ago in Writers
Some People . Content Warning.
Ever notice how some people are always giving you their résumé? When I was at Duke, when I was with Coca-Cola, when I got my first promotion, and on and on, always another drop.
By Harper Lewis 6 months ago in Writers
Click-bait Promoters
If you are a writer, an artist, or any other type of creator, you have seen it. You have had dozens, if not more, promoters message you about promoting your work. The line they give you is, “I love your work. I’d like to promote your work,” or “Our site has shortlisted you. We want to promote your book, essay, or poetry, etc.” Artists get the proverbial, “We want to showcase your work,” or “We would like to display your art on our site and get your art exposure and seen by many.”
By Alexandra Grant6 months ago in Writers
The Breaking Point
The neon sign of the corner diner flickered, casting a rhythmic blue light over Sarah’s face. She kept checking her phone, but Janel was late. Again.
By sasa6 months ago in Writers
My sweet sun.
Love, what is my oh so fair love? Is it the feeling of getting a new toy as a child? Or the warmth the sun gives the flowers?
By Nadia6 months ago in Writers
The Kind of Growth No One Can See
There is a version of growth people often talk about. It’s visible. It’s measurable. It’s easy to point at. Achievements.
By The Origin6 months ago in Writers
A Conservation With My Readers
I hold my laptop and open a blank Word document, thinking about what to write. No ideas were coming into my mind. Maybe it's because I am still recovering from the two times I fell in Istanbul. My body is healing but my mind is still feels a little slow. So I thought, instead of forcing a topic, why not simply chat with my friend readers today?
By Uzma6 months ago in Writers
Deep enough
I wonder who I truly am. I miss the old me but hate her. I hate the new me too. I don’t understand myself and how I can be so many different people at once.
By Nadia6 months ago in Writers
I wonder.
I crave love and the affection of another but crumble at the thought of someone seeing through me. Past my skin and facades.
By Nadia6 months ago in Writers
My disease.
I wish someone would understand me but I don’t even understand me. I feel like I’m walking the same line. Every time I get better it comes back.
By Nadia6 months ago in Writers
Tennessee Recognizes Appalachian Dialect as Heritage
In a rare show of unity, lawmakers in Tennessee have taken a decisive step to elevate and preserve a defining feature of regional identity: the Appalachian dialect. Through the passage of Senate Bill 227 and its companion House resolution, the state has formally recognized the dialect as a vital component of Tennessee heritage, affirming its legitimacy and urging broader public respect.
By Tim Carmichael6 months ago in Writers