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Why I left Medium
I've been posting here on Vocal for almost 5 years. It feels like time has flown, and I could never be more grateful to be able to publish and monetize my scribbles and thoughts here.
By Simona Rosso11 days ago in Writers
The Creole Praying Pots of Chef Leah Chase
The Conjure, or “hoodoo,” as it is often called, may be the “reorganized remnants” of what was once a more formal religion. Conjure, in African and Afro-American folklore, is far more than spellwork or superstition - it's a rich spiritual technology rooted in ancestral wisdom, resistance, and survival.
By Novel Allen11 days ago in Writers
The Ghost of You
I had accepted your leaving. It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t happen overnight. Every night, I told myself: You’re gone. You’ve moved on. So should I. I repeated it like a mantra, hoping it would cement itself into my mind, hoping my heart would obey. But there was a cruel trick memory played on me. Accepting your absence was one thing. Forgetting the echo of you was another.
By Luna Vani12 days ago in Writers
OFFICIAL NOTICE. Content Warning.
A poem by Thandi Wilson Congratulations. You survived the virus. Unfortunately, this is not the end. Please be advised: recovery has been delayed.
By Thandi Wilson12 days ago in Writers
How Translation Brings Every Social Media Experience to Life
When a video, ad, or series reaches a new country, reactions can be unpredictable. A joke that cracks everyone up at home might leave foreign viewers puzzled. A slogan that energizes local audiences could fall flat elsewhere. That’s why media translation services matter for preserving the emotion, timing, and subtle meaning so the message resonates. Without that careful touch, even the most brilliant campaigns can lose their spark across borders.
By Jany Lin13 days ago in Writers
Again it’s the moon between me and my thoughts
So yeah ! It’s again the moon between me and my thoughts! I write this sentence hundreds of times without even knowing what’s that.
By Uday Hasan Rifat15 days ago in Writers
It was raining… and I had coffee
No one really knows why rain seems to turn the entire world into a pause button. Everything else just waits—work, responsibilities, plans. Forget about logic; once that first drop hits, all reason goes out the window.
By Caca Oispipi15 days ago in Writers
Writers Support. Top Story - February 2026.
I watched a writer of Hope books speak to a group of 80 people about writing. He was looking for 10 people to share stories of kindness. How someone else in their life reached out and was kind to them.
By Denise E Lindquist16 days ago in Writers
Georgia Stories - Index
I moved to the country of Georgia (Sakartvelo) in August 2025 for a one-year teaching assignment. This story is an index of all the stories I have published while living in the capital city of Tbilisi and visiting other places in Georgia.
By Lana V Lynx16 days ago in Writers
My Corner of the World
Hi, I’m Lori. And if we haven’t met yet, consider this a warm, genuine hello from someone who has stumbled, paused, fallen short, grown, and learned more times than she can count.
By Lori A. A.16 days ago in Writers
How My FOMO Slowly Lost Its Power By 2026
There was a time when FOMO controlled my thoughts more than I like to admit. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was quiet, constant, and exhausting. It sat in the background of my mind while I tried to move forward, reminding me that others were getting ahead while I felt stuck.
By Mubarik Ahmad 17 days ago in Writers
World Day of Social Justice: Why Fairness Still Matters in Everyday. AI-Generated.
Introduction: Recognizing World Day of Social Justice World Day of Social Justice is observed each year on February 20. It was established by the United Nations to encourage efforts toward fairness, equality, and respect for human dignity. The day focuses on addressing issues such as poverty, exclusion, unemployment, and unequal access to resources. Rather than being a symbolic event, it serves as a reminder that social justice is connected to everyday life and long-term social stability.
By Saad 17 days ago in Writers