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I Wasn’t Innocent
The Lie I Lived I grew up in a town that loved to smile in public but whispered secrets in private. Everyone knew everyone, or at least thought they did. I learned early that appearances mattered more than truth. At school, at church, at the grocery store, I played the part of the quiet, obedient child. The one who smiled at teachers, who nodded at neighbors, who never questioned. But inside, I was a storm. A storm of impulses, of choices no one wanted to see. And yet, I wore my mask so well that even I began to believe it.
By luna hart16 days ago in Confessions
When Speaking the Truth Meant Death
Throughout history, truth has rarely been neutral. It has threatened kings, embarrassed empires, exposed religious authority, and shaken political systems built on fear and illusion. For many who dared to speak it aloud, truth was not rewarded with recognition—but with exile, imprisonment, or death.
By Aiman Shahid16 days ago in Confessions
I miss my ex.. Content Warning.
I miss my ex. And not in the way of "I still love her" but in the way that I miss my bestest of friends. She introduced me to some of my favorite things, like the song I Love You by Christopher Esclante and the youtube show MyStreet by Aphmau. I still watch and listen to some of the stuff she introduced me to. She made a great friend, and I miss that.
By 143Rosey17 days ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: やらせ
I am really annoyed for some reason. I guess it's a lingering effect of talking to my mom. I think I am also annoyed because I ordered food, like I am hungry so probably my emotions are heighted so I am hoping I'll calm down after I eat food.
By Kayla McIntosh17 days ago in Confessions
Voicemail #part one
"The person you are trying to reach is not available. Please leave a message" Beeeeeeep "Hey Emma, Ive been trying to call your phone for the past couple of days. I know your busy and all....I just...I guess I miss you. I know we're not supposed to call our ex's and say stuff but its just been bothering me so much. I wonder how your doing, I hope your doing better. I really do. I'm not trying to get back with you, I know you have a boyfriend and i see how happy you are with him. Im really proud of you, for both how good you are doing for yourself as well as for...leaving us. I think it was for the better. For both of us. I know it was the right decision, I just wish it wasn't. I dont want your boyfriend to hear this and think I want you back. Thats not why I called, or am leaving this message. I just miss you, and I guess I just want to hear you say it, that its over, one more time. That this is our last goodbye. Because I met a girl, and she is really nice, I want things to work out. I want to be able to move on, and I want to be able to treat her better, i want to do better than what we did. I also want to say Im sorry. Im sorry. For all the hurt I caused, and how much I was draining you. It was never your fault, any of this. I shouldve tried to work on myself and do better, but I didn't push myself enough to. I shouldve been there for you, when you where crying, and going through it. But you where only crying because of me. I guess it hurts me now, thinking about it. It makes me sick how I didn't try hard enough for us, I shouldve tried harder. I shouldve charished what we have more, took the time to take you on more dates. Im happy that He is doing that for you. You deserve to be treated better, you deserved more than I could ever give you. I know you will be a great mother, and- I just wish I was te one to be there to see you happy again, I wish I wish the one, but I know I messed it up. I messed us up so badly. And Im sorry. But please dont forgive me. I shouldnt be forgiven. I dont even know if youll listen to this, or if you even have the same phone number. If you do listen to this, Im sorry If i ruined your day. Im not calling to make you forgive me or what me back, or feel bad for me. I want you to hate me, i want you to hate me so much. Because if you hate me, itll make me want to be better. Do better. So hate me. And dont ever hate yourself. Love yourself. Dont let anyone bring you down, or drain you like i did. Enjoy your life and your moments. As I have learned, not every good thing has a good end. So take life slow. I guess that'll be all. I don't want this message to be too long. Ill go now. I hope you were having a good day. Stay safe and warm, and smile. Always smile. Its the most beautiful thing about you. I know I shouldnt say it, but I want the last time to actually mean something. so.
By Chxse17 days ago in Confessions
When Science Dared to Disagree
For much of human history, disagreement was dangerous. To question accepted truths was not just to risk embarrassment—it was to risk exile, imprisonment, or death. Knowledge was guarded by tradition, authority, religion, and power. Yet progress has never belonged to the obedient. It has belonged to those who dared to ask, “What if we’re wrong?”
By Aiman Shahid17 days ago in Confessions
Third Party, Quiet Writer, Silent Viewer
I’ve been on Vocal for a long time. I think longer than most I’ve seen on here. I found Vocal about a year after it was created, in 2017. I was very active in the beginning, but don’t have many articles on here now because life gets in the way. I put what I want to write on here and then go on my way. I would like to start launching my writing career more seriously now though and hope to create more of a portfolio and I hope Vocal is the one site that allows me to do so while, I hear, being on the verge of some changes.
By Rich Burton18 days ago in Confessions
The Day Science Questioned Everything
There are moments in history when progress doesn’t arrive gently. It doesn’t knock. It crashes through the door, flips the table, and forces everyone in the room to reconsider what they thought was settled truth. Science, for all its reputation as calm and methodical, has had many such moments. But one stands above the rest—the day science questioned everything.
By Aiman Shahid18 days ago in Confessions
Fela Or Wizkid- Who's Greater Nigerian Music Idol?
I love how Wizkid has set the trend for emancipation of one's mind from mental slavery especially through music. The debut of Wizkid then was an eye opener to teenagers and the GenZ’s to come who then were just "barely over being infants." We back then were somewhere in between our second year going on third as students in the University of Benin and you know what life in Nigeria was like then for young and aspiring minds like ours. The mantra was "go to school, get a good job and become responsible".
By Ikechukwu Modungwo18 days ago in Confessions
