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Lycan Lore. Top Story - March 2026.
As the students of my 10am mythology class take their seats, I decide to steer the day's curriculum away from Greek and dive into a Western European discourse on the misaligned beliefs of the Werewolf. A tale of truth or fiction. No one really knows.
By Lamar Wiggins25 days ago in Fiction
When Good Luck Turns Bad
It was the lottery ticket's fault. At least that’s what he kept telling himself. If Cory hadn’t won the third-place prize, he never would have been in this situation. Winning a million dollars wasn’t a bad thing; it gave him the opportunity to fulfill his childhood dream of reaching the top of the world’s tallest buildings. Cory spent days researching, selecting which buildings made his list, and obtaining the necessary travel visas. He booked his flights, train tickets, accommodations, and he was ready to go.
By Mark Gagnon25 days ago in Horror
The Truth
Say what you see Hear only what is said There’s no chaos only what is Close your eyes Don’t say a word — nobody likes
By Semra Laureen Hill Jean25 days ago in Poets
Iran War Is the Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History, Report Finds. AI-Generated.
Introduction The global energy market is experiencing a historic shock. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that the ongoing war involving Iran has caused the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded. The conflict has shaken energy markets, slowed international shipping routes, and triggered dramatic increases in oil prices around the world.
By Asad Ali25 days ago in Journal
Iran War Causes Biggest-Ever Oil Market Disruption, IEA Says. AI-Generated.
Introduction The global oil market is experiencing one of the most dramatic disruptions in its history. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the ongoing war involving Iran has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded. The conflict has rattled energy markets, slowed shipping through critical maritime routes, and pushed crude oil prices sharply higher.
By Asad Ali25 days ago in Journal
Carlton Jama Adams: Building Stronger Families Through Healthy Parenting Strategies. AI-Generated.
Professor Carlton Jama Adams is a licensed clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology who has dedicated much of his professional life to understanding how families grow, communicate, and overcome challenges together. His work focuses on healthy parenting strategies and the ways in which emotional awareness can strengthen relationships within the home. As an educator, he teaches courses on masculinities, human services and community justice, Africana intellectual thought, and the psychology of oppression and liberation. He has also worked extensively with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and has consulted with international, national, and community based organizations on leadership strategy and executive coaching. Through both his teaching and consulting work, Carlton Jama Adams has developed a perspective on family life that highlights the importance of communication, emotional safety, and consistent guidance in raising resilient children.
By Carlton Adams25 days ago in Families
The Object
Mary knew exactly where to find the bastard. She pulled up to the side of him in her red BMW and honked her horn. JJ jerked his head to the right. She grinned at him like a poker player, reaching for the money in the pot.
By Paul Aaron Domenick25 days ago in Fiction
Trump Administration Considers Loosening U.S. Shipping Rules to Combat Fuel Price Spike. AI-Generated.
At the center of the discussion is a century-old maritime law known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act), which requires that cargo transported between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built in the United States, owned by U.S. companies, and crewed primarily by American workers. While the law was originally designed to protect national security and the domestic shipping industry, critics argue that it can also restrict shipping capacity and drive up costs—especially during periods of economic stress or energy shortages.
By Asad Ali25 days ago in Journal
Don't Speak
This was inspired by something my daughter said that I misheard while we were walking around our neighborhood which is overrun with stray cats. First draft, so I will probably come back to it at some point.
By Tina D. Lopez25 days ago in Poets
:(
I had forgotten, That gut wrenching pain, Of not being on the same page, Where expectations create disappointment, Where two people learning about each other,
By Rilee Arey25 days ago in Poets
Step-By-Step Bracelet Tutorial
Step 1. Gather supplies For this tutorial, you will need the following. - 2 feet of elastic string - Beading wire or copper wire (this is wire that is thin enough to fit through a 1mm hole. No threading of the needle required).
By Victoria Cook25 days ago in Art
The 5pm Train to Nowhere
This was never supposed to happen. It wasn’t supposed to go like this. But it had. And here I was, trying to squeeze the straps on my suitcase back shut after having had to open it for a phone charger. I should have grabbed something else too, another bag, but I hadn’t been thinking clearly.
By Phoenixica2425 days ago in Fiction