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loose I held a rose
loose I held a rose thorny, dad lying there cold an ant on its stem
By Gerry Thibeault24 days ago in Poets
Addicted to Being Needed. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There is a subtle addiction that rarely gets named. It does not involve substances. It does not appear destructive on the surface. It is often praised.
By Chilam Wong24 days ago in Motivation
How Can Professional Singles Attract Emotionally Mature Partners
Professional singles always claim to seek an emotionally mature partner, however, what is meant by that should be made clear. Emotional maturity is not dependent on the age, status and smoothed out communication. It is a sign of self-awareness, responsibility, emotional control, empathy and ability to deal with conflict without drama. An emotionally mature individual is able to communicate needs definitively, he or she listens without being defensive, and accepts his or her mistakes. It is only after getting a clear understanding of these traits that this partner can be attracted.
By Willian James24 days ago in Humans
Telepathy and the Digital Age
We live inside a system that promises connection. It tells us that every thought can be expressed, every voice amplified, every identity discovered and affirmed. It offers platforms, profiles, feeds, and timelines — architecture for the modern mind. It claims to organize the chaos of human expression into searchable order, to make the world legible through code and pattern.
By Chase McQuade24 days ago in Humans
Political Thirty-Five
'You caused that problem...' His words for them...and for you: Hate of the Union. Wise words from No. 35 * Thank you for reading!
By Kendall Defoe 24 days ago in Poets
The Magic Behind The Door
The house was dull and boring to look at, and its red brick grounds were worn out. The door and window frame looked like something out of an old book.
By Carol Ann Townend24 days ago in Fiction
Walmart Agrees to $100 Million FTC Settlement Over Driver Pay. AI-Generated.
The rapid rise of same-day delivery has reshaped retail, and few companies have embraced that shift as aggressively as Walmart. But with innovation comes scrutiny. In early 2026, the retail giant reached a major agreement with regulators, committing to a $100 million settlement over allegations that delivery drivers were misled about how much they would earn.
By Asad Ali24 days ago in Journal
Word of the Day: 中火
I am being a bit superficial but, even self care can be work at times. I can't let myself be completely disheveled. I have an idea, I want to do a thing, but I also know I am not at my best right now, so I am wondering how much willpower I would actually have to actuate this thing.
By Kayla McIntosh24 days ago in Confessions
Ch. 10: Seven Demons, One Darling
The music from the ballroom was a distant, throbbing heartbeat. A waltz for devils and angels, diplomats and monsters. I could still feel the phantom pressure of Mammon’s hand on the small of my back, his proprietary grip as he’d paraded me before the assembled lords of the Devildom. His newest treasure, polished and presented. Asmo had flitted around us, adjusting the strap of my gown, a confection of shadow and shimmer he’d commissioned at outrageous cost. “Perfection, darling! You’ll ruin everyone’s night because they can’t have you.”
By V-Ink StoriesExclusive • 24 days ago
Truth
Truth Truth will set you free… Revealing a lie Revealing a secret Revealing a surprise Revealing of self Revealing a feeling
By Courtney Curran24 days ago in Poets
Little Pill
Little pill, little pill, The world you try to fill. Blue, white, orange, green, Doesn’t matter, you know what I mean.
By Brittany Smith24 days ago in Poets
Popcorn Bubbles
The craving began as a whisper and grew into a full orchestral swell. Popcorn chicken. Lychee bubble tea. Not just food. Not just a drink. A coordinated event.
By The Kind Quill24 days ago in Confessions