Latest Stories
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Chris Esper's "Michael Solace" Explores the Price of Creativity
They’re just words. Words come and go. “Michael Solace” is a short film directed by Chris Esper. A passionate filmmaker finds himself on a surreal odyssey where he wrestles with selling his soul or his script.
By Marielle Sabbag24 days ago in Geeks
Hoodoo You Think You Are?
Victor Janssen was a man to be reckoned with. He was tall and commanding in his presentation. He was wealthy. He was a natural leader, the head of a company that employed so many employees he wouldn’t even recognize one were he to bump into any of them. He was childless and single, devoting all of his time to his vocation.
By Gerard DiLeo24 days ago in Fiction
Four Days Without Caffeine: What Really Happens to Your Body and Mind
I never thought I could go without coffee. For years, it was my lifeline—my morning espresso, afternoon latte, maybe even a sneaky cup late at night when deadlines piled up. It was more than a habit; it was a ritual, a comfort, and the fuel that pushed me through long, dragging days. But one morning, I decided to try something radical: I would quit caffeine entirely. Just for four days.
By Alex Sterling 24 days ago in Psyche
Hoppers Movie Review: Pixar’s Wild, Funny, and Surprisingly Dark New Adventure
There’s always something special about a brand-new Pixar movie hitting theaters. Whether you grew up watching their classics or discovered them later, Pixar has built a reputation for delivering emotional, creative, and unforgettable animated stories. Now, the studio is back with a fresh original film — Hoppers.
By Bella Anderson24 days ago in Journal
In May, I Will Have Written And Read On Vocal Media For Five Years
There are some extremely good writers on this site! It has been almost five years since I started in May 2021 on Vocal, and I continue to feel like a beginner. I was a new writer, then, even though I was an older woman.
By Denise E Lindquist24 days ago in Writers
Silken Chains. Top Story - March 2026.
Silhouettes of the female form were given flesh and bone. Silken skin glistened under the spotlight. Dry ice rose around our Icons as they danced atop their podiums in the Square. Heralded for their beauty, their movements were slight, powerful, and sensual.
By Paul Stewart24 days ago in Fiction
Worth the Wait: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Top Story - March 2026.
Beach bumming in a small Caribbean beach town sounded like a perfect way to end our 6-month trip through Mexico and Central America. Or so we thought. The foul, fishy stench of rotten seaweed hit our nostrils as we stepped from the cramped bus and looked out at a rather depressing, empty, and underwhelming black sand beach. It was pouring with rain, and we had to quickly fish out our ponchos. We thought, this couldn’t be it, could it?
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel24 days ago in Wander
