Life

Shattered Dreams
As I sat amidst the shattered remains of my dreams, I couldn't help but wonder how it had all come to this. Just a few months ago, I had been on top of the world, with a bright future stretching out before me like a golden road. But now, everything I had worked for was gone, leaving me with nothing but the bitter taste of defeat.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
Father's Strength
As I sit here, reflecting on my childhood, I am reminded of the countless ways my father demonstrated strength and unconditional love. Growing up, I often took his presence for granted, assuming that every father was as supportive and encouraging as mine. But as I grew older, I realized that my father's strength was a rare and precious gift.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
"The Whispering Paintings"
In the heart of the city, there was a small, mysterious art gallery called "The Whispering Paintings." The name itself was a whisper, a gentle breeze that carried the secrets of the art within. The gallery was tucked away in a quiet alley, its entrance almost invisible to the naked eye. Only those who knew its existence could find it, and even then, only if they listened closely to the whispers of the paintings.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
"The Colors of Art"
In the heart of the city, where creativity pulsed through the streets, there existed a small, enigmatic art studio. Its name, "Kaleidoscope," whispered tales of wonder and magic. Within its walls, the colors of art came alive, transporting all who entered to a realm beyond the ordinary.
By Abbas2 years ago in Writers
Satironic Meta Magical Realism
Narrator's preface: The writer who is the protagonist of the below story includes an author's preface in many of his written works. Generally these are full of psuedo intellectual clap trap that sounds intelligent at first blush, but upon closer inspection is actually nonsense. He was not available to provide an author's preface in this case telling me that he was busy "inventing a brand new genre of writing" which he had dubbed satironic meta magical realism. And there you have it, a perfect example of what I meant with that intelligent nonsense comment. Apparently he was doing this in order that he might produce a story he could enter in a writing contest for some two bit website nobody has ever heard of much less cares about. I told him good luck and offered to dream something up to cover his author's preface for this "story." His fan base which consists primarily of persons recently released from or soon to be committed to a mental institution, prisoners, hobos and homeless vagabounds get very agitated when he fails to include an author's preface in any given story he writes. Of course they also get agitated by anything anyone else considers normal. Ah well. Enjoy the below, or don't, it's no skin off my back either way.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Writers
A Few Things About Writing, Talent, and Hard Work
When I saw this Vocal writing challenge I knew what I must write A poem about something really black and white I knew I had to write a meta-poem, a poetic metaphor
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Writers
27 Facts That Will Make You Question Your Existence . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
1. **The Observable Universe**: The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years in diameter. It's so vast that our minds can barely comprehend its scale.
By MrZabi2 years ago in Writers
Taming the Worry Monster: Simple Techniques to Manage Anxiety. AI-Generated.
Anxiety. It’s a familiar feeling, a knot in your stomach, a racing heart, a mind that can’t seem to switch off. It can creep in subtly, stealing your joy and focus, or it can hit you like a wave, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
By Laura Copp2 years ago in Writers
What kind of posture can make the relationship between the two sexes more comfortable?. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the silent night, the moonlight spills like water upon the windowsill, and the gentle rays illuminate every corner of the room. I sat side by side with him, and the faint fragrance of jasmine pervaded the air, a scent that we both loved. At such a warm and romantic moment, a question suddenly occurred to me: In a heterosexual relationship, what kind of "posture" can make each other feel more comfortable?
By yiyi lin2 years ago in Writers
Don't engage in inappropriate behavior anywhere. People are doing such things, but the heaven's eyes are watching! . Content Warning.
Good day. I am Lin Luna , an ordinary young woman residing in a bustling metropolitan area. I hail from a rather traditional family, where both my parents are educators who impart knowledge and guidance. They instilled in me from an early age the importance of respecting others and adhering to social ethics. My nature is rather introverted, and I have a penchant for tranquility. Ordinarily, I relish taking a stroll in the nearby park to soak in the serenity of nature.
By yiyi lin2 years ago in Writers
The Tasteless Competition
It was a proud day that I weaponised my Olympian skills in procrastination and earned myself a Vocal prize last year - in the Dancing with Distraction challenge, naturally.
By Ian Vince2 years ago in Writers
Whether a person can live to seventy depends on how the providence is during the five years from sixty to sixty-five.. AI-Generated.
Life is like such a scene: when one passes sixty, one longs for sixty-five. And when at sixty-five, one hopes to reach seventy.
By yiyi lin2 years ago in Writers