Nonfiction
Hearing Beyond the Normal Range
Imagine strolling down Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City, and suddenly, your ears pick up an intriguing symphony—rumbling, swooshy, and mysterious. You might think it's the subway, but surprise, the subway is out of service. In this hypothetical scenario, your ears have acquired a magical ability—they are attuned to the movements of tectonic plates deep beneath your feet. Welcome to the realm of hearing beyond the normal range, a fascinating journey into the soundscape that eludes our everyday perception.
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
The Green Sky City
In the summer of 2022, something extraordinary unfolded in the skies over South Dakota, captivating the attention of locals and sparking a viral sensation across the internet. As I delved into the events of that July day, I uncovered a mesmerizing tale of nature's wonders and the mysterious green hue that painted the heavens.
By Abdallah Daud2 years ago in Chapters
Sketching a New Destiny — Overcoming Life's Curveballs
Standing on the brink of 1975, life had me fooled with its quiet, predictable rhythm. I was 29, armed with a stable job, a loving family, and dreams neatly tucked away. Little did I know, the ground beneath me was about to shift, unraveling everything I thought I knew about life, success, and art.
By Rick Allen2 years ago in Chapters
A Different League
My research into sporting rivalries the world over isn’t great, and I’m sure many of you will point out many similar cases throughout both the UK and the world (the Old Firm for one), but Newcastle and Sunderland is one of those rivalries that massively transcends the football world. I believe it goes back to the English Civil War, where Royalist Newcastle had an advantage over parliamentary Sunderland. Some things never change. All my friends who don’t have any remote interest in football will still retch at the sound of a Mackem accent and are fully committed to the belief that it is a land of web-footed scum. But those people don’t have a platform to fuel their hatred, and I highly doubt are going into the streets to punch Mackems. Football, one might argue, provides that platform, but what does this rivalry look like in the world today, and is there something different to the North East derby than other derbies out there?
By Matty Long2 years ago in Chapters
"Whispers of Prosperity"
Introduction: In the heart of Eldoria, a small town with dreams as vast as its rolling hills, a forgotten antique shop, "Whispers of Time," held the key to a concealed fortune. Little did the townsfolk know that their humble Main Street harbored a treasure trove of secrets waiting to be unraveled. This is the tale of Emma Hartwell, a curious soul who stumbled upon a hidden legacy, setting in motion a story that would transform both her life and the destiny of Eldoria.As the ancient oaks whispered tales of bygone eras, and the quaint charm of the town enveloped visitors, the air itself seemed pregnant with secrets waiting to be discovered, beckoning explorers into a world where history, mystery, and prosperity intertwined.
By Mujtaba Kashif2 years ago in Chapters
2024: A Dawn of New Beginnings and Second Chances
As the sun sets on 2023 and the dawn of a new year unfolds, I reflect upon my Vocal journey. The platform is a canvas for self-discovery and growth, alongside unleashing a creative outlet. With Vocal's 200th challenge marking the milestone, it seems fitting to share my aspirations for the upcoming year, a roadmap for the stories yet to be written, and the adventures that await in the vast landscape of storytelling.
By Varsha Elizabeth2 years ago in Chapters
The Waiting (Is The Hardest Part)
Introduction This is for this challenge which you are welcome to enter here I am not sure which community this will drop into. We have Micro Fiction in Vocal but no Micro Truth and this is going to contain a lot of non-fiction items so it won't be in Fiction.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Chapters
Short Reads
Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters
A Different League. Top Story - January 2024.
I am a Newcastle United fan, through and through. I’ve never supported any other team, but there was a period in my life when I didn’t support any team, to be honest. I think as a kid the older I got I just lost interest when I realised I wasn’t actually very good at football (or any team sports, to be honest), and this just led to me to move away from watching it as well. I didn’t get back into it until about 2011/12ish, so you can’t accuse me of being a fan who suddenly regained interest post-takeover (mind I do remember some of those Pardew days quite fondly). No, I just started going to games again and it made me realise what football is really all about, especially in this city of Newcastle, which I also identify with very strongly despite not being your stereotypical Geordie. On the day my grandad offered me a spare ticket to my first game for years, it took about 5 seconds to remember everything beautiful about this game.
By Matty Long2 years ago in Chapters
SPIRITS INSIDE
A few days ago, I visited the Facebook page of some obscure magician or sorcerer. Sparse likes, hearts, and laughs were sprinkled amongst his fifty-nine posts, twelve of which had zero likes or reactions. Forty-six of the posts had obscene, grotesque, and insulting comments...
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR2 years ago in Chapters
