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Someone Is Walking Around In My House. Top Story - November 2025.
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise —You're taking a shower in your house or apartment. You are not expecting anyone, and the front door is locked (the bathroom door is not). You hear a strange noise in a rooom beyond the bathroom. Now, take it from there for no more than two pages. This can be in either the third or the first person. Don't spend any time getting into the shower; you're there when the action begins.The Objective - To tell a convincing story centered on speculation and terror.
By Denise E Lindquist10 months ago in Writers
Things Are Back On Track On Vocal
Introduction This week, we have had issues with Vocal rejecting lots of stories because they were deemed to be in a foreign language. I have also been under a strange Facebook anti-spam ban, which meant I was unable to share my Vocal stories in any group that I was a member of.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
Vocal Think You Should Give These A Visit
Introduction We can't read every story published, and we can't read every Top Story or Challenge placement on Vocal, but there are nearly eight hundred thousand of us on here and a lot of readers who are not even Vocal members.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
My 2025 Vocal Community Stories
Following Rachel Deeming's suggestion at the beginning of the year, I challenged myself to write at least one story for each of the Vocal Communities throughout 2025. There are 48 Communities now, and I have written for 30 of them in over four years on Vocal, before 2025. In this earlier story, I made an inventory of my best stories (often earning a Top Story badge) in these communities, but I cannot edit it anymore so I'm creating this one.
By Lana V Lynx10 months ago in Writers
The Quiet Way I Break
I’m dead. Not really, but something in me died. The spark I had, the will to try, disappeared somewhere along the way. I wake up, but it feels pointless, like I’m just passing time.
By hafsa10 months ago in Writers
This Is Getting Ridiculous
Introduction Stephanie Hoogstad published this article yesterday, and I said it was probably not too much of a problem, but maybe it could be:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
From Fun to Film: How AI Face-Swapping Tools Inspire Online Creativity
Scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter), and it’s impossible to miss the flood of face-swapped clips and memes that dominate feeds. What began as a playful experiment—placing your face onto a celebrity or meme—has evolved into a powerful medium for creativity, storytelling, and even indie filmmaking.
By sammmy10 months ago in Writers
Understanding CFD Brokers: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
When I first started exploring online trading, I kept hearing about CFD brokers. At first, the concept sounded complicated — how could someone trade global markets without actually owning the assets?
By sammmy10 months ago in Writers
4 Steps to Support Stronger, Healthier Teeth
Strong, healthy teeth are essential not only for a confident smile but also for overall wellness. They play a vital role in digestion, speech, and facial structure, and their condition can influence everything from self-esteem to long-term health outcomes. While brushing and flossing are foundational, there are additional steps you can take to reinforce enamel, prevent decay, and maintain optimal oral function. These four strategies offer a comprehensive approach to supporting your dental health with consistency and care.
By sammmy10 months ago in Writers
The Reciprocity Twist
Introduction. I have written many pieces on reciprocity on Vocal, and the definitive piece, in my opinion, is Judey Kalchik's, which you can read here, and if you haven't read it it you should do.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
A Catena Rondo Challenge
Introduction This was suggested by Calvin London. This will run til the last day of November, and five random dollar tips will be awarded to five random Catena Rondo poems that are posted in the comments with a link to this piece in your poem.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Writers
Borrowed Back
A friend of mine told me about a kiosk on a pier on a river in Paris where you can borrow moonlight. I would love to visit that pier, but it’s nearly as far away from me as the moon herself.
By Harper Lewis 11 months ago in Writers