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Smartystan
Rain didn’t stop Mala. Swaddling for Edgar covered the baby boy’s body and she held her other son’s, Burton, six-year-old hand. The mud, muck, and mire didn’t hinder her from staying on course with her mission. From Pennsylvania, they all trekked to get closer and closer to land that was never promised but simply implied. Each step produced more mud caked around her sneakers. She didn’t care. Her rucksack provided them protein packs to put into plastic bottles and nuts and berries and dried meats to keep their muscles in good health. Water hydrated. She rested. The baby had been asleep the entire time that she had started her journey and her eldest son remained silent throughout the excursion as well.
Skyler SaundersPublished a day ago in ChaptersMama’s Boy
I’ve been a fiancé for four years and three months. We’ve been together for six and a half years total, and we have a two-month-old son together. I can’t help but think that we’ll never get married. We haven’t even decided on a wedding date. When I bring it up, he tries to escape the room as if he’s late for something more important.
Real PoeticPublished 5 days ago in ChaptersDog Number 13
May 15, 2023 Strange things are happening. Good-strange, bad-strange, and strange-strange. For starters, me and all my litter mates are able to stand. Some of us can even wiggle around in a clumsy manner. I say wiggle because it isn’t quite walking but it isn’t quite crawling. We just sort of stand and wiggle and fall and take a few steps and then crawl and then get up again. It is in this manner we are able to move around to some degree and explore our surroundings. Naturally we cannot go far. Which is ok, I suppose, because I am very small and I need my mother for food and my siblings to keep me warm and I feel very loved and comforted by them in some way, so I don’t know why I would need to go very far. Having four legs, I must admit, is very strange. It is not a surprise to me that it is challenging to coordinate them to move in the order they need to move. But I can get around a little bit, my eyes can stay open for much longer periods of time now, and it is easier to understand what is happening. So this is new.
Morgan LongfordPublished 11 days ago in ChaptersTalented Black creators spotlight: Catherine Nyomenda (Chap 3).
Catherine reminds me of an enigma wrapped within a riddle. When she writes, she skips between the poetic and the dramatic. Her highlights of the African lifestyles of herself, of authors whom she admires, and the many nuances of love keeps you wondering and pondering the passage of life.
Novel AllenPublished 15 days ago in ChaptersA Digital Pandemic.
After a long day in the department, Emily dropped her worn and tired dark leather bag on the counter before navigating through the small and disordered kitchen to grab a cold beer from a contrarily empty fridge. She hadn't had a chance to unpack since moving from Newcastle to Glasgow, let alone shop for sustenance, except for cold brews naturally.
Billie WhytePublished 22 days ago in ChaptersBARE HUNTER
CHAPTER 15 I pulled up in front of Sandy’s a little early, so I texted Becca again and left a message for Sharon, hoping she had a good day and I’d see her tomorrow. Two cars pulled into Sandy’s driveway. I don’t know why I was surprised to see another man with her. We’d been apart for two years and I certainly didn’t waste any time getting back on the horse.
Tina D'AngeloPublished 27 days ago in ChaptersPower of Wisdom
As we all know, Birbal was not only Emperor Akbar’s favorite minister but also loved by most of the commoners. People used to come to him from far and wide for advice on personal matters.
Ainy AbrahamPublished about a month ago in ChaptersWomen Who Stay, 1
In 2015, Janie Robichaud's response to my initial query was direct. How much are you paying? Nothing, I replied, along with a longwinded explanation about the truth being its own reward, journalistic integrity notwithstanding.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Chapters.
Smartystan
Light shone off the car’s mirror. A police officer approached. A highway trooper, she slid her campaign cover on her head. The navigational system followed the driver’s command to pull over to the side of the road. She slid up to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Skyler SaundersPublished 44 minutes ago in Chapters10 Travel Destinations That Could Absolutely Kill You
Traveling to different parts of the world can be an exciting experience, but it's important to be aware of the risks involved. Some destinations come with significant dangers, from extreme climates to natural hazards. Here are ten travel spots that pose serious threats to visitors, but for the brave souls out there, they are still worth exploring.
The Science of Thinking
For many of us, the act of thinking can sometimes feel like a chore. We may find ourselves avoiding it whenever possible, opting instead for the comfort of familiar routines or the ease of automatic responses. Yet, in the labyrinth of the mind, lies a complex interplay between conscious deliberation and automatic processing, shaping our perceptions, decisions, and actions in ways both profound and subtle.
Porn Again-Part Five
Continued from Part Four… “I HAVE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. CAN’T WAIT ANY LONGER...MEET ME TONIGHT. YOU KNOW THE PLACE.” The text message vibrating close by sent a surge through her that may not necessarily have been dread or remorse. The smoldering guilt laced with a growing sense of excitement brought out a rather sneaky, yet girlish quality in Candy. Refusing to let on that Marcus was texting her at that very moment, she quickly put the cell away.
lazarusInfinityPublished a day ago in ChaptersPorn Again-Part Four
Continued from Part Three… New Orleans. The Big Easy. The Crescent City. Home of some of the greatest music, entertainment and culture the world has ever seen...and baby, there ain’t no place like New Orleans. Quickly swept away into a world far different from the one he’d always known, Happy struggled to relax a bit as the convertible sped off from the airport deep into the heart of ‘Babylon’, as his father referred to it. The blissful, seductive sounds of the city’s famed Jazz music blared from the stereo as the infamous humidity came breathing down on his neck with a stifling cloak of welcoming only a true Southerner could appreciate. Six feet below sea level, and wedged between a river and a lake, the city was well known for its hot summer days and even hotter nights...and things were only going to get hotter from here.
lazarusInfinityPublished a day ago in ChaptersDecisions
Leaving everyone on the beach to talk amongst themselves I made my way to the cafeteria alone. Feeling my body begin to ache I focused all my strength to keep my shoulders back and head held high. The last thing everyone needs to see is me looking weak. Hearing Nightmare say There had better be more pizza. Was followed by my stomach growling as I reached the steps. Before opening the door I noticed there were people working who couldn't have been guards or scientists. All of them were wearing the same outfits as the rest of us with metallic bracelets. Thinking to myself That actually makes a lot of sense.
Lucy TorralbaPublished a day ago in ChaptersThe impact of climate change on the environment
Our Earth is in Peril How Climate Change is Reshaping the Terrain Climate change, caused by deadly air conditioning that unleashes the feast of global warming, is no longer an imminent problem—it is a reality that affects every aspect of our terrain. From the highest mountains to the deepest abyss, the far-reaching consequences are indisputable. This composition explores the important ways in which climate change is reshaping our Earth. Rising temperatures lead to a rise in the Earth's temperature and the most immediate impact is the rise in global temperatures. The average global temperature has previously risen by 1°C since the pre-industrial period, and this trend is accelerating. This supposedly simple change disturbs the delicate natural balance. Heat bulges are becoming more frequent and violent, glaciers and icy wastes are melting at alarming rates, and permafrost is melting, unleashing new greenhouse feasts. Failure Water Problems and Cataracts Climate Change Changes Fall Patterns. Some areas are experiencing more frequent and severe famines, leading to drying out of geographic areas, crop failure, and water outages. Others are facing increasingly severe floods, destroying structures, displacing communities and eroding rich soil. These extreme conditions are beginning to become the new normal, putting food security and freshwater reservoirs at risk. The rise of the bulges is a creeping problem that has not escaped our abyss. As the Earth warms, the temperature of the abyss rises as well, leading to thermal expansion and melting of glaciers. The result is rising ocean conditions. This threatens coastal communities with flooding, saltwater intrusion into brackish sources, and sand erosion. Low-lying island countries face the empirical problem of complete exposure. Ocean acidification is the silent killer. About a quarter of the carbon dioxide we emit is absorbed by abysses. While this helps regulate weather conditions, it comes at a cost. As the abyss absorbs more carbon dioxide, it will become more acidic. This upsets the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, and harms organisms that make their shells and structures from calcium carbonate. Coral reefs, which are vital to marine biodiversity, are particularly vulnerable, facing widespread bleaching and die-off. Domino effect alters ecosystems Climate change is disrupting the complex web of life. Rising temperatures cause species to change their geographical ranges, searching for suitable areas. This disrupts the links between vampires and prey and throws the ecosystem out of balance. Changes in subsidence patterns and ocean acidification are worsening biodiversity, pushing some species toward extinction. Changing geography from timber to clipping Climate change changes entire geographical regions. Timber faces an increased fire threat due to drier conditions and heatwaves. Backfires burn more intensely and continuously, losing suitable niche, eroding soil, and releasing more greenhouse gases. In some areas, changing precipitation patterns and rising temperatures contribute to desertification, where rich lands deteriorate and turn into barren lands. The human cost is a problem for our well-being. The effects of climate change on terrain have a direct impact on our well-being. Extreme rainfall events generate injuries, deaths and landfalls. Food instability and water interruptions have become a major concern. Rising ocean conditions disrupt coastal and brown communities. The prevalence of the complaint can be exacerbated by changing rainfall patterns. Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, creating a global philanthropy. The way forward: mitigation and adaptation The situation is dire, but it is not hopeless. We must act decisively to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing the migration of greenhouse gases. This requires switching to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and sustainable land management practices. At the same time, we have to adapt to the changing terrain. This includes erecting blocks and defenses against tides, developing fail-resistant crops, and establishing early warning systems for heavy rainfall events. The future of our Earth depends on our collaborative response. Climate change is a complex challenge, but by understanding its impact on the terrain and taking decisive action, we can produce a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Sweileh 888Published a day ago in ChaptersTop Branding & Advertising Agency in Hyderabad
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