Stream of Consciousness
When the Heart Shouts Back
When the Heart Shouts Back You never think about your heart until it forces you to. We just live with it ticking away, like background noise. It’s there, working quietly, doing its job. Most days, you don’t even notice it. Then one day it changes. Maybe it starts pounding so loud it drowns everything out. Or it skips a beat and suddenly you’re frozen, wondering what just happened.
By ♿ V+ Marie381Uk about a year ago in Writers
The Youngest Voice in the Silence — How I Wrote 10 Books Before 18. AI-Generated.
When most teenagers are figuring out who they are, I was figuring out how to tell the world my story — and the stories of countless emotions that live inside us. By 18, I had authored 10 books, each carrying a part of me: my thoughts, my poetry, my reflections on peace, and my fascination with the beauty of silence. My latest book, The Silence of Everything, published on March 28, 2025, is more than a title — it’s a philosophy. Silence, to me, is not the absence of words, but the presence of meaning. It is where inspiration is born, where creativity matures, and where stories begin before they are spoken aloud. Winning the Literature Time Award and being nominated for the Global Youth Award were affirmations that my voice matters, even if it is often expressed in whispers on paper rather than loud speeches. But these milestones didn’t come easily. Writing is romanticized, but behind every page there were late nights of editing, countless rounds of formatting, self-doubt that whispered "maybe this isn’t good enough", and the determination to keep going regardless. I’ve learned that being a young author isn’t about how many books you write — it’s about the courage to write them at all. Each book taught me something new: about language, about resilience, and about myself. And though my journey has just begun, I hope my words inspire other young voices to rise, even in the quiet. Because sometimes, it’s in the silence that you hear yourself the clearest.
By Malaika Nawazabout a year ago in Writers
The Mastermind Games: Season 03 Last Episode 03
Snow fell lightly as Isha and Rafiq made their way through the industrial outskirts of the city. The map Clara had unknowingly unlocked had guided them here—to the location of the last AI core. The final node.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmadabout a year ago in Writers
The Mastermind Games: Season 03 Episode 02
Rain pounded the broken cliffs of Marseille as Clara, Isha, and Rafiq stood soaked, bruised, and breathless. Behind them, smoke curled upward from the destroyed fortress—the last known node of the Mastermind AI.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmadabout a year ago in Writers
The Mastermind Games: Season 02 Episode 02
Descending the steel staircase beneath the Glass City, the players entered a sterile corridor glowing with cold blue light. It smelled of metal, antiseptic, and something faintly chemical—like memories burned into wire.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmadabout a year ago in Writers
What It Really Takes to Write a Book. AI-Generated.
People often say… “Wow, you’ve written 10 books!” And yes — it sounds easy when you say it like that. But the truth? It’s not just writing. It’s writing, then editing, then reading it again and realizing it’s still not perfect. It’s formatting pages until your eyes blur. It’s hunting for the right cover design that feels like your story’s soul. It’s learning how to publish when there’s no guidebook. It’s promoting — talking about your book again and again, even when you’re shy. And it’s those quiet moments of self-doubt… when you wonder if anyone will even read it. So yes… I’ve written 10 books. But behind each one is a hundred late nights, a thousand small decisions, and a million whispers telling me to keep going. Because books aren’t just made of words. They’re made of everything it takes to bring them to life.
By Malaika Nawazabout a year ago in Writers
Featured on Suno News: My Journey as the Youngest Author. AI-Generated.
A few days ago… I was featured on Suno News. It was a virtual interview — but the excitement felt real. I logged in, camera on, a little nervous smile on my face. They introduced me as the youngest author… and in that moment, all the years I’ve spent writing flashed before me. We talked about my books — how I started, the challenges, and the stories behind each one. From my first poems to “The Silence of Everything,” and how writing became more than just a passion… it became my identity. The host asked about my journey, and I shared how every page I’ve written carries a piece of me — my thoughts, my dreams, my silences. When the interview ended, I leaned back in my chair and smiled. Because even though it was virtual, the connection, the recognition, and the chance to inspire others felt so real. Being on Suno News wasn’t just another interview… it was a reminder that my journey as an author is only just beginning.
By Malaika Nawazabout a year ago in Writers
I’m Starving for Meaning — And Only Words Can Feed Me
I don’t know how to explain this kind of hunger. It’s not like the usual kind — not something you feel in your stomach. It’s deeper than that. Somewhere behind the eyes, maybe in the chest. Or in the quiet. I don’t know. I just know I’ve felt it for as long as I can remember.
By Vocal Member about a year ago in Writers
ViM's Bulletin Board
We've been busy behind the scenes at ViM. Running here and there. Signing papers for this place, taking pictures for that one. Packing bags and loading boxes. While I'm preparing for a move into a new-to-me house on the other side of town, Celia and River are dealing with the stress of traveling to a different country. Plus the animals. Both of us, ViM admins, were blessed with a love for our furbabies, so of course, we have to include them in our plans.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Writers
