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Dear Zeus
Dear Zeus, I love your daughter even more Now that She decided to stop the war. Could Her tears redress every human sore In an age when missiles can reach each shore
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 28 days ago in Poets10100
On January 5th, 2129, on the 361st floor of the 3rd district Zetta building, Cyborg, Tango Bravo Zero woke from hibernation. He stood up and ran a self-diagnostic program to make sure that all of his systems were working as accepted. After receiving a score of 100%, he walked to the head office. There, Alpha Zero Zero was waiting for his report.
David E. PerryPublished 28 days ago in FictionSelf Destruct
“This ship will self-destruct in 60 seconds” The announcement was not given over a loudspeaker. It was only displayed on the personal screen of Captain Arnold Scott of the Starship Leviathan. The verbal notice came only through his earpiece. The enemy could not be allowed to know what was about to happen to them. The Viridistrum had invaded the ship 3 days ago. They quickly gained control of the ship. They believed that they had eliminated everyone. But the 250 members of the crew had already escaped. That includes Arnold's son, Jake. It was hard being apart from him but he knew that Jake’s life was in danger if he stayed. He had to let him go. He made him go.
David E. PerryPublished 28 days ago in FictionHow Imposter Syndrom Can Make You A Better Writer
Imposter syndrome. All writers have it, but great writers use it to their advantage. No matter how good of a writer you are, imposter syndrome is the ugly little black ball of darkness that sits on the corner of your desk.
Elise L. BlakePublished 28 days ago in WritersCan We Build a Planet From SCRATCH?
Although human activity has not been comparable to a giant meteor impact, our planet Earth will not endure indefinitely. Consequently, we must consider our options as a species in the event of such an occurrence. The most logical course of action would be to establish colonies in other parts of the universe. However, space travel presents significant challenges, and it remains uncertain whether reaching another solar system within a reasonable timeframe is feasible.
Beyond Infatuation: A Journey of Lasting Love
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Vanguard, lived a young woman named Ammina. She had just embarked on a new journey as a graduate student at Vanguard University. Ammina was known for her intelligence and beauty, and her infectious smile caught the attention of many suitors.
Emmanuel OjenikePublished 28 days ago in FictionHome or the road
Somewhere to go, Somewhere to be. _ Belonging and Ownership Or Longing to own Nothing. _ Finding adventure In the endless journey
Roderick MakimPublished 28 days ago in Poetsunder canopies of trees
You said you'd see me in awhile, my ever after crocodile, yet I watched those tail lights fade from view, the smudge of reddish glow chasing apricot horizon, and I
Heather HublerPublished 28 days ago in PoetsSun Tanning: Understanding Its Impact on Your Skin Health
Although paces of indoor tanning have been dropping in the US, many individuals try to get a tan outside. As per a National Cancer Institute Interview Survey of data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey, around 39% of women and 29 percent of men in the US had an open-air tan in the past year.
shanmuga priyaPublished 28 days ago in BlushSunday Morning in Fanwood, New Jersey, 1978
Pulling open the heavy door Unto a miracle at the end of our street. Leaving the late morning glare, Eyes can open wider now
Rebecca MortonPublished 28 days ago in PoetsA Lifetime Lived
Rebecca loves life. Why? Because she learnt not to take life for granted. She learned the hard way that it can take just sixty seconds to change your life. Sixty seconds to turn one’s life upon its head. Sixty seconds to live an entire lifetime.
Colleen MillsteedPublished 28 days ago in FictionToyama Park: A Haunted History
Gotten comfortable the middle of the clamoring streets of Tokyo, Japan, lies a quiet desert spring known as Toyama Park. While the amusement region's rich vegetation and calm state of mind could draw visitors searching for rest from the metropolitan chaos, under quiet facade lies a weaving of stories are despite how chilling as they might hypnotize. Oblige us as we set out on a journey through the creepy history of Toyama Park, loosening up privileged insights and examining the repulsive quirks merit it a remaining as potentially of Japan's most creepy region.
Kyrol MojikalPublished 28 days ago in Horror