Essay

Crazy Love and Bloodshed
"Zaid" was the only son in his family, with nine sisters. His father, "Fadel," was sixty-one years old, and his mother, "Umm Zaid," was fifty-six. It was the year 2014, and Zaid was 21 years old. Zaid had been fiercely protective since childhood, characterized by a strong heart and indomitable spirit.
By Ameen younis2 years ago in Chapters
"Nude Bathing Culture and Women's Right to Privacy: A Balancing Act in Japan's Public Onsen Controversy"
Japan's public hot springs have long been a popular cultural experience for tourists from home and abroad, but a heated debate has recently erupted over whether women should be allowed to bathe naked in public hot springs. One controversial idea is that some hot spring facilities prohibit women from entering the baths fully clothed, raising concerns about women's privacy.
By The king of the underground2 years ago in Chapters
UP The Down Staircase
I shall now narrate a tale of someone who is me, yet not me! All my life, as long as I can remember, I have had the same recurring dream, or nightmare, depending on one's interpretation of the events. I would happily arrive with my parents, who were not my real parents, but my dream parents, at the dark, foreboding, yet starkly beautiful house built on a vast expanse of land. We would somehow arrive at the front door, it would open and my slightly aging, still strikingly beautiful dream aunt would walk hurriedly out, smiling broadly and enveloping us into her warm and welcoming hugs. Her silver-grey hair floated down her shoulders freely, with no restraint or apology, giving her an air of quiet grace and poise as she urgently ushered us her into her home.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Chapters
November 30 Stars: A Stellar Celebration of Comedy, Athletics, and Creative Brilliance You Won't Want to Miss!
On this special November 30th, we commemorate a group of extraordinary individuals, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields. Join me as we celebrate the exceptional talent and brilliance embodied by those born on this unique day.
By Just Know This2 years ago in Chapters
Nostalgia...
People always confuse the feelings of nostalgia and longing, they think they are the same thing. Nostalgia hurts more than longing, more than slamming the door on your fingers, more than kidney cramps.
By Joao Ferrand2 years ago in Chapters
Dare to Ask
The lessons I learned about keeping my wishes and desires to myself started early and repeated often. ~ I broke my mother’s cheese plate when I was about 8 years old. It was white, with a built-in lip around the edge, and a round raised spot on which the uncut cheese sat. A small dullish knife with a white handle completed the set.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
Things You Can Write About as a New Writer. Content Warning.
Try not to pass up “what not to write.” I’ve gotten a ton of messages on my LinkedIn asking, “What would it be a good idea for me to write as a new writer”?
By SINDILE LANCELOTT TOTOBA2 years ago in Chapters
Human Rights
Introduction: Human rights, the moral and legal foundation of a just society, form the bedrock upon which the edifice of civilized coexistence rests. Rooted in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, human rights encompass a spectrum of fundamental freedoms and protections that transcend geographical, cultural, and political boundaries. As we navigate the complex tapestry of our globalized world, the imperative to uphold and defend human rights becomes increasingly vital.
By Umer Shabbir2 years ago in Chapters
What Last Hour on Death Row Looks Like (Minute by Minute)
In the silence of death row, the clock ticks down to the final hour, a haunting prelude to an imminent departure from life. An echo of the guards’ boots signals their march down the corridor.
By mara alsha2 years ago in Chapters
Weird Things That Only Exist in North Korea
Returning from an unforgettable journey, the tales I carry have reshaped the mundane into something that’s both astonishing and deeply concerning. This wasn’t your typical vacation; it was a plunge into the enigmatic heart of North Korea, a journey that swirled with both intrigue and peril.
By mara alsha2 years ago in Chapters
Vocal’s Lost Communities. Top Story - November 2023.
For those who are unaware or have never counted them, Vocal has 48 communities available for writers to post their work in. The most popular of these by far are Poetry with 40,097 writers and Fiction with 31,637 writers. These numbers come from Vocal’s website and I’m sure they fluctuate from week to week, possibly day to day. These two groups generate most stories published on the site. What I found fascinating is how many Top Stories these two communities garner in a thirty-day period.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Chapters
Oops!
In a study conducted in 2019, a group of over 400 participants engaged in the process of learning a new and fictitious language. The learning process involved the presentation of three pairs of symbols or runes, with questions such as determining which of the pair represented an animal. After a short break, they were asked the same questions but with a twist – this time, they had to identify which of the runes represented non-living objects. However, what made this learning game unique was that the participants' responses in the first round shaped the meanings of the runes in the second round.
By LyricCoffee2 years ago in Chapters