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Don't Look
Ghosts were the worst. They gave Helen the heebie-jeebies. Just wandering around like they were regular people. What was their deal anyways?
By Adam Kolozettiabout 20 hours ago in Fiction
A Facsimile of Me
Plodding along, I don’t feel like myself. Actually. I don’t feel connected to the me I should be. I’m doing the same routine I’ve been programmed for, but the essence of me — the self of myself — isn’t there.
By Gabriel Shamesabout 21 hours ago in Poets
The Last Confession of Paul Brennan
Paul Brennan had been dying for four days, though the truth was that something in him had been dying for forty years. The hospital room smelled of antiseptic and gardenias. A statute of Mother Mary on the bedstand and a cross hung over the bed. The hallway outside pulsed with the restless chatter of people who didn’t know how to sit still with death. Annie was among them—loud, frantic, and determined to turn the moment into a spectacle. She had always been that way. Aquarius sun, hurricane heart. Always trying to define the narrative that put her center stage.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warriorabout 21 hours ago in Fiction
From Underground to Independence: YoCalum on Where Music Is Headed Next
In an era where metrics often dominate conversations around achievement in the music industry, YoCalum offers a more grounded and human perspective. Through his reflections, he emphasizes authenticity, personal growth, and genuine connection with listeners as the true markers of success. This framing aligns with broader discussions in contemporary music culture, where streaming numbers, chart positions, and social engagement are often weighed against the lived experiences of listeners and the personal evolution of the artist. “For YoCalum, success is not really about numbers,” he shares. “It is about people actually feeling what I’m saying.” He explains that if someone comes up to him and says a song helped them get through something or that they relate to his story, that means far more to him than streams. He also describes success as witnessing his own growth—from where he began to where his sound, mindset, and artistry stand now. This perspective underscores that, for him, emotional impact and self-development outweigh statistical measures. While such responses are often considered anecdotal within the music industry, they offer context that numerical data alone cannot capture. These personal markers of success can vary widely across different audiences, platforms, and listening environments, yet they remain vital indicators of an artist’s influence and connection. YoCalum’s view highlights the importance of these less-quantifiable elements, reaffirming that meaningful impact often exists beyond what the metrics show.
By Cloutflyabout 21 hours ago in Interview
iPhone 17 Air Apple’s Bold Step Toward Ultra Thin Innovation
iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s Bold Step Toward Ultra-Thin Innovation A Sleek, Powerful Alternative Redefining Premium Smartphone Design in 2025
By Farooq Hashmiabout 21 hours ago in 01
Lovely Workplace
Sometimes I feel, I have the best workplace, my dining table. One half is my art studio, the other half holds my laptop.
By Seema Patelabout 21 hours ago in Poets
No Stone Unturned
There is no where you could have hidden You couldn't go under ground to hide from a heinous act which was forbidden You could not erase the deed that you had done, which was crime ridden
By Susan Paytonabout 21 hours ago in Poets
Not My Brother's Keeper
The air in the Thorne & Associates drafting studio was thick with the scent of ammonia from the blueprint machines and stale coffee, a pungent cocktail familiar to every architect working against a deadline. It was 3:00 AM, the night before the final submission that would decide the fate of "The Prism" and the next Junior Partner of the firm.
By Nathan McAllisterabout 21 hours ago in Horror
Come Back To Me
It’s coming back or was it make believe, it’s coming back couldn’t see the forest thru the trees, it’s coming back was it a trend that never settled in -
By Jacqueline Elaine Hudsonabout 21 hours ago in Poets
Saudi Arabia Ceramic Tiles Market: Design Innovation, Urban Expansion & Sustainable Materials. AI-Generated.
Rising urban development activity, ambitious government-backed mega-projects, and a growing appetite for premium interior design are reshaping the Saudi Arabia ceramic tiles market in significant ways. According to IMARC Group's latest research, the Saudi Arabia ceramic tiles market size reached USD 4,511.0 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 7,429.3 Million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.70% from 2026–2034.
By Kishan Kumarabout 21 hours ago in Futurism
Americans are finally turning on Trump
Just over a year into his second term, Donald Trump is facing a noticeable shift in public sentiment. After returning to power on promises to revive the economy and restore national strength, new polling suggests that many Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with his performance in office.
By Shirley Oyiadomabout 21 hours ago in FYI
Blvck Sigma — Are There Mixed Opinions About the Company?. AI-Generated.
Lately, a lot of confusion has been created online about Blvck Sigma due to its name being similar to other companies, whether because of "Blvck" or "Sigma." This has generated confusion among users who are searching for information about the company.
By Liz R.about 21 hours ago in Trader