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Another Accounting equation
Proprietorships accountability accomplishable. (Is this possible in this day and age.?)
By Mark Graham18 days ago in Poets
FLUENT IN FORBIDDEN — CHAPTER TWO
"The clock has struck three, the coffee is cold, and the shadows are beginning to speak. Welcome back to the desk of The Night Writer, where the stories are brewed in the dark."
By The Night Writer 🌙 18 days ago in Chapters
East Light
east light slipping through/ wavy glass, shifting light crests/ the floor is awash
By Natalie Wilkinson18 days ago in Poets
What Would You Say If You Were Here Today?
Do you remember back in 2012? When everyone thought the world was going to end? The Apocalypse. Everyone was in some frenzy about what they were going to do with their last moments.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)18 days ago in Poets
Dragon Horse. Content Warning.
They called the steed Aithon. He had wings at his sides, so he could walk upon water without sinking. Then, all his comrades were taken from him. He left the sky to search for them, soaring under the surface, the swim stripping away his feathers.
By Wen Xiaosheng18 days ago in Chapters
Dragon Horse. Content Warning.
The first technique Aroon's grandfather teaches her is how to take a hit. The only way to strengthen a sword is to keep beating and beating the blade. His knee slams into her solar plexus, sucking all the air out of her lungs and squeezing enough tears out of her eyes to blur her vision in one swift move.
By Wen Xiaosheng18 days ago in Chapters
FLUENT IN FORBIDDEN
A Dispatch from the Desk of The Night Writer "The clock has struck three, the coffee is cold, and the shadows are beginning to speak. Welcome back to the desk of The Night Writer, where the stories are brewed in the dark."
By The Night Writer 🌙 18 days ago in Chapters
I Tried Reverse Image Search on My iPhone, and It Still Left Me Curious. AI-Generated.
It started with a photo. I was scrolling through my camera roll late one night when I stopped on an image I’d saved weeks ago—a painting I couldn’t remember downloading. The colors were soft, almost dreamy. A figure stood in the middle, half-shadowed, half-lit. It felt familiar, yet unfamiliar at the same time.
By Maheep Makkar18 days ago in Futurism
THE THRESHOLD SERIES
Companion Preface This work was not written to persuade, teach, or elevate. It emerged because something quieter asked to be honored.
By Flower InBloom18 days ago in Poets
Greg Boyer Reflects on Emotional Stillness in “Perfectly Gone”
Veteran songwriter Greg Boyer has long been celebrated for his ability to convey emotion with subtlety, and his latest release, “Perfectly Gone,” is a testament to that artistry. The track is a spare, thoughtful folk-pop reflection shaped by restraint, atmosphere, and emotional economy. Inspired by a breakup and written during a period immersed in rockabilly and folk influences, the song does not unfold as a lament. Instead, it presents a moment of calm acceptance, an acknowledgment rather than a reckoning. The result is music that moves with quiet precision, allowing listeners to inhabit the space between thought and feeling.
By Chris Adams18 days ago in Beat
Finding Perspective During Uncertain Seasons. AI-Generated.
When Direction Feels Unclear There are times in life when momentum slows and familiar paths no longer feel reliable. Career transitions, personal loss, emotional strain, or unexpected change can interrupt a sense of direction. During these periods, motivation often shifts from a desire for action to a need for understanding.
By Dr. Stephen Swisher 18 days ago in Journal
The Shape of What She Didn't Say
I. Catalog She did not tell him she found his laugh too loud for restaurants. She did not correct him when he introduced her as his girlfriend to his mother, though they had been on four dates and she had not agreed to this.
By Destiny S. Harris18 days ago in Fiction