Biography

Summer Dreams
The extreme temperature of my first memorable summer was unusually humid for our area of Indiana, driving the heat index up into almost the 100’s. There hadn’t been much rain that year and it showed. Mrs. Shultz from next door couldn’t keep her prize roses alive long enough to compete in the garden club’s annual floral competition but to her credit, most of the other gardeners in the area were experiencing worse issues than she was.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in Chapters
The Time of Our Lives
Growing up poor gave me a unique perspective on entertainment. One summer, a local radio station hosted Tuesday night $1.50 carloads at the drive-in for anyone sporting sing their bumper sticker. So, mom, (queen of pranks and scare tactics), loaded the station wagon with bags of popcorn and coolers of tea, together with plastic tumblers from home.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in Chapters
Klaatu Barada Nikto
To the casual observer, Veronica Rennie and I were opposites – she was the beauty, and I was the beast. But Veronica was one of the few women I dated in the 1980s (or any other time) who was a friend, not just a girlfriend. She said one reason she loved me was because I was the only person who could make her forget she suffered from manic depression.
By Michael Jefferson2 years ago in Chapters
Bullied into Submission
When I realised I was the victim of subtle bullying, I was over forty, divorced and raising two boys without any financial assistance from their father. I wasn't too sure what to do or who to turn to. The belief I was one of life's failures was firmly entrenched.
By Diana K Robinson2 years ago in Chapters
Writing Prompts for October. Content Warning.
As the passes on turn shades of red and gold and a fresh breeze consumes the space, October introduces a time of motivation for scholars. Whether you're a trying writer, a carefully prepared scholar, or somebody who basically partakes in the restorative demonstration of putting pen to paper or fingers to console, this month offers a gold mine of composing open doors. To assist you with leaving on an innovative excursion, we've gathered a rundown of tempting October composing prompts that will light your creative mind and set your imaginative energies pumping.
By Shan Bhatti2 years ago in Chapters
I Was Somebody’s Dusty Son. Content Warning.
At the heart of my adolescent turmoil, during those precarious years of middle school, there exists a chapter of my life that has remained— inscribed with indelible ink. To be honest every year leading up to, and since has had its own stand out moments. This is just a chapter I’ve often hesitated to revisit— not solely because of its intrinsic pain but because of the irrevocable mark it left on my self-perception.
By Dan-O Vizzini2 years ago in Chapters
Slice of Life: The Pizza Boy's Journey
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Brooklyn, there lived a young man named Tony. He wasn't a typical 20-year-old trying to find his place in the world. Tony was the "pizza boy." This wasn't just an ordinary title; It was a badge of honor in his family, passed down through the generations.
By MD Arbaz Hussain2 years ago in Chapters
Self-Liberation: An Intense Experience. Top Story - September 2023.
The quest for liberty takes many forms, from political activism to philosophizing. But the freest country in the world will not be satisfying to one who is not at peace with oneself. To one who lacks self-esteem and a sense of personal worth, political freedom means very little. And one who is not confident in their moral code or who lacks a clear-cut set of values is more susceptible to authoritarian pressure than the self-confident individual.
By Marco den Ouden2 years ago in Chapters
Watch Me Dare and Declare!
Watch me dare and declare ! There’s no stopping me . Yes, I have to make this confession, and dare to share it with the reader naturally. Face to face, I meet you here and fully realize that my life may not mean much to you, but with great intentness, I hope ( sincerely praying 🤲) that the trivialness of my making doesn’t disturb you immensely. Instead,🙏 bury this writing quickly if you get tensely tired reading it word to word , thoroughly 😅!
By Madhu Goteti 2 years ago in Chapters
Love’s Canvas: Our Story
"Can love ever suddenly burst into existence, or does it quietly mature within the heart over time? Perhaps it's akin to a crystal-clear liquid within an unfamiliar vessel, evolving its essence while its appearance remains unchanged. I'm uncertain about the alchemy of love, but someone entered my life like an unexpected storm, and I'm eager to narrate that tale"
By Noor Mohammad2 years ago in Chapters
Title: "Journey of Resilience: Finding Light in the Shadows"
Unveiling the Abyss The middle of my memoir is marked by a pivotal moment, a turning point in my life that defined who I would become. It was the summer of my 25th year, and the world seemed to be conspiring against me. In those days, I found myself wandering through the dark corridors of my soul, searching for the light that had been dimmed by life's relentless storms.
By GRACE MALLENS2 years ago in Chapters
The Little Girl Who Sat In The Shadows.. Content Warning.
You'd think I'd forget, but my mind still remembers. I remember that little girl who liked dancing, singing, and playing with dolls, makeup, jewelry, and clothes. She loved brushing her hair and spraying perfume everywhere.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Chapters