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While the xenologists, Cherinet and Litskovic, had gone on ahead, the survey team exogeologists, Vinnu and Samaan, hunkered down in their autopods battered by one of the unpredictable cyclostorms that made collecting samples and readings challenging. Coms were mega glitchy during these dust ups, so Vinnu reviewed previously collected data.
By majokiabout 12 hours ago in Fiction
Freedom or Stability
Freedom or stability, Leave this, or shirk responsibility? Why does it feel right when it feels so wrong To stay and fight, just to suffer long?
By Jesse Leeabout 12 hours ago in Poets
Grace Ashcroft was the Perfect Addition to the Resident Evil Franchise
Grace Ashcroft is one of the most fascinating characters ever brought to the Resident Evil franchise. She felt like a breathe of fresh air, and I enjoyed watching her character try to survive. The voice actor truly did a great job bringing her character to life, she felt like a real person to me that was so scared. Her slow journey from a scared woman to a courageous one throughout the game was executed so well, and her story was perfectly done!
By Emy Quinnabout 12 hours ago in Gamers
How I Used to “Be a Writer”
How building a tiny, repeatable system for short stories did more for my writing than three abandoned novels ever did The email subject line said: “We loved this — can we pay you $150 to publish it?”
By abualyaanartabout 12 hours ago in Writers
Why Most Students Feel Lost – And No One Talks About It
I don’t think students are confused because they’re careless. I think they’re confused because they’re thinking too much— and no one ever taught them how to deal with that.
By Arjun. S. Gaikwadabout 12 hours ago in Education
The 47th
Imagine if Americans elected a leader who’s mission was to usher in the apocalypse. A demented narcissist pedophile with a combover and cankles. He’d speak in word salad while shitting his pants.
By Leslie Writesabout 13 hours ago in Fiction
How Narcissists Use Language to Make You Feel Crazy
There's a moment in every manipulative relationship that doesn't look like abuse. It looks like a Wednesday. You're loading the dishwasher, replaying a conversation from an hour ago, and you realize you can't remember what you were originally upset about. Not because it wasn't important. Because somewhere between the first sentence and the fourth, the whole conversation got rerouted, and now you're the one apologizing.
By Nora M.about 13 hours ago in Confessions
Julie London a Queen
In a world full of bad mirrors- the Sabrina carpenters, the rappers and pop stars who are half dressed and only sing and promote vulgar ways, leading our children to very demonic things with this kinda of music and way of living.
By Kallie 💗 Venturini - Kallima 🦋 Paris about 13 hours ago in Poets
Footloose
I’ve been here, on this rock, for over half a century, defending myself against the Trojan chorus: antistrophe erasing strophe, refusing dialogue,
By Harper Lewisabout 13 hours ago in Poets
Before You Judge Someone, Read This Story
If you saw a man leave his wife behind in a sinking ship so he could save himself, what would you call him? Be honest. You wouldn't ask for context first.
By Lori A. A.about 13 hours ago in Humans
The "G" Word. Content Warning.
when did it become a political statement to uphold the sanctity of life? to say out loud genocide is a godless crime ⋆｡𖦹°💥*ੈ✩‧💣°𖦹｡⋆
By K.B. Silver about 13 hours ago in Poets
Professor Carlton Jama Adams on Emotional Safety and Confident Parenting. AI-Generated.
Professor Carlton Jama Adams is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology whose work focuses on strengthening families through effective parenting strategies. With extensive experience working with children, families, and communities, he brings a well-rounded perspective to modern parenting challenges. His academic background includes teaching courses on human services, community justice, masculinities, and Africana intellectual thought, along with the psychology of oppression and liberation. In addition to his academic work, he has consulted with organizations on leadership and development. Through his work, Professor Carlton Jama Adams highlights the importance of emotional awareness, communication, and consistency in helping children grow into confident and resilient individuals.
By Carlton Adamsabout 13 hours ago in Families