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The War Dragon. Content Warning.
Introduction This is an ekphrastic pantoum inspired by the image below that contains references to the First World War. In my poem, I weave observations on the painting with thoughts about that terrible conflict.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 4 hours ago in Poets
Evil
Introduction This is one of those series that I dropped into because certain series I was watching had finished. Certain things about it still disturb me, which is what you should expect from a series based on a supernatural premise.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 4 hours ago in Critique
Those Darkling Elves
Introduction This is a tale inspired by this amazing illustration shared by The Enchanted Booklet on Facebook. The music is "Seven Hundred Elves" by Steeleye Span
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 4 hours ago in Fiction
The Garden of Lost Dreams
Liora had always been drawn to forgotten places. There was something about abandoned gardens, crumbling fountains, and walls overtaken by ivy that whispered secrets only she could hear. One morning, as the mist lifted over the hills near her village, she discovered a path that had never been there before, lined with stones that shimmered faintly under the rising sun.
By storiesabout 4 hours ago in Fiction
Double Love
There is no unacceptable person. No stranger No foreigner No ideological opponent There is only love for our neighbor.
By Archery Owl about 4 hours ago in Poets
The Urban Prince
My Life Is Amiable, I Feel The Love, I See The Beauty In The Air... Hardships Of Surviving Began To Erasure.
By HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)about 4 hours ago in Poets
Things Gerald Would Tell You
Have you guys heard about the man in florida that claimed to have been abducted by dolphins and forced to build their city in three days?....he stated that the leader was an alpha dolphin named Gerald. Well, here is my take on the situation, because of course, I have one
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout 4 hours ago in Poets
The Year 1977 in Review: Facts, Trivia, and Historic Highlights
This quick read is a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historic events from the year 1977. Discover the year’s top news stories, most influential people, U.S. economic data, sports facts, entertainment trivia, and much more.
By Gregory DeVictorabout 4 hours ago in History
Don't Steal my Time
In a world, where people talk about boredom, I find the 24 hours very short. I love learning and creating, and both are endless pursuits,
By Seema Patelabout 4 hours ago in Poets
The Lost City of Stars
Elara had always been fascinated by the night sky. Every evening, she would climb to the highest hill near her village and stare at the stars, imagining worlds beyond her reach. Her grandmother often warned her, “The stars are not always what they seem. Some hide secrets, and some can vanish if you look too long.” But Elara never listened; curiosity was stronger than caution.
By storiesabout 4 hours ago in Fiction
Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead? Suspicious Death Claims Circulate in U.S. Media
In recent weeks, rumors about the possible death of Mojtaba Khamenei have spread widely across social media and some international news discussions. The speculation intensified after he disappeared from public view during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. However, while these rumors have gained attention, credible information from major news outlets suggests that the situation is far more complex than the claims circulating online.
By Skabout 4 hours ago in The Swamp
The Final Stage
Noah had always loved the theater, though he had never been on stage himself. From the age of ten, he would sneak into the old city theater, hiding in the shadows, listening to the actors and watching the stage come alive. To him, the theater was a universe where anything could happen—where ordinary life could be transformed by stories, laughter, and tears.
By storiesabout 4 hours ago in Humor