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7 Predictions for 2026 from a Non-Psychic
Regardless of who you are, I think most of us can agree that the last decade has been rough. 2025 was one of the worst years of my life for me and many other people I know. Amid these difficulties, I also feel a shift coming. I can’t tell you which planet is messing with us, but I can make some harebrained predictions based on vibes.
By Tina Habout a month ago in Humans
Writing isn’t magic
I thought words arrived as if breathing were easy. Books fooled my young eyes. Now I know better. Stories take patient years.
By Diani Alvarenga26 days ago in Poets
Drawing back
"The music is too loud." "It is." "Why did we come to a bar?" "Why not?" "It's loud." "We can dance." "Nobody's dancing."
By Paul Fingl25 days ago in Fiction
A Homily
I'm officiating another wedding in September. My dear friend, Alex, is marrying her sweet love, Camille, and I get to give the speech that binds them together in the eyes of the law. I thought I might play with a few ideas here to help me brainstorm and develop the message. I'll skip the boring standard introduction stuff; similarly, I won't include the wrap-up with their commitments and whatnot. Just the goods.
By kp29 days ago in Marriage
What is Lovecraft Horror?
Lovecraft horror was first brought to life by H.P. Lovecraft, an iconic horror writer that was responsible for giving the world a new vision of horror. Lovecraft horror is mostly seen as cosmic horror, or the fear of the unknown. This kind of horror focuses on mankind going insane upon witnessing the most messed up horror imaginable, either consisting of monsters or other worlds that the human race does not belong.
By Emy Quinn27 days ago in Horror
The Creature & The Black Tree
You must know from the moment you were born, you were innocent in a way that invited envy. You gave no reason to earn disdain,
By Danielle Eckhart29 days ago in Poets
Breathtaking
“Breathtaking. The view is absolutely stunning.” “I knew you would like it.” “Are we safe being so close to the edge?”
By Amos Glade26 days ago in Fiction
What Will You Do?
My country has turned to piracy now, deposing a foreign leader to ravage his country’s resources. * Modern-day conquistadores,
By David Muñoz26 days ago in Poets
𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣
I sit with stoic Silence under a yet moonless night my heart hangs heavy its weight wistfully wandering through the dark velvety sky
By Colleen Walters29 days ago in Poets
Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin29 days ago in Humor
The Ballad of Lydia and Christopher. Content Warning.
[YouTube Video Filmed in 2021] A: This castle is creepy as hell and old as shit. I swear we probably just stepped in some dirt and ruined our new shoes but that's beside the point.
By Annie Kapurabout a month ago in Fiction
Fields of Fetor and Destruction
The mind implodes, The heart shatters as Shards of jagged glass Scatter all about, Instilling a paradox of fear and truth
By Cindy Calder27 days ago in Poets
Getting Serious About Comedy (Part I)
If I were asked to remark on my life and the childhood that paved some road leading me to this point, I would have to say something about all the funny people who surrounded me for the last 26,872 days (and counting). Somewhere along that road, I became a big fan of laughter and the comedy that spawns it – and, I mean not only my own laughter, but the laughter of others, some of which I have actually been responsible for inducing.
By John Oliver Smith27 days ago in Humor
Revolver Theory
With the technological advancements seen in any given field over the last few decades I often question why certain things still exist. For the average citizen of course, places like hospitals and engineering firms are constantly phasing older tech out to bring in the best possible equipment available. What I find most surprising is not only are things like revolvers and carburetors are still widely loved, but the fact they are still being mass produced.
By Brierabout a month ago in Journal
The Oddity Emporium
“Good afternoon, and welcome to the Oddity Emporium. Would you like to simply browse, or are you looking for something in particular?”
By Meredith Harmonabout a month ago in Fiction
The Ritual of Winter Challenge Winners
Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
By Vocal Curation Team27 days ago in Resources
Ice
Peel the lore from me Until I am nothing more Than creaking pine branches Groaning under the snow, Waving in the arctic breeze.
By Silver Dauxabout a month ago in Poets
Fair Exchange, No Robberies
Dark Memoirs - Index There are at least two kinds of people in the world: those who write this half-arsed kind of intro to a story that looks to separate the rare and the norm, and those who realise it's an overused framing device and don't.
By Paul Stewartabout a month ago in Chapters
What I learned about Vocal Challenges from...
The first cinema visit of last year was to see A Complete Unknown, with Timothee Chalamet playing Bob Dylan so well that it became one of my films of the year. It even won The Rachel for best musical biopic.
By Rachel Robbins29 days ago in Writers
Look The Other Way
Your eyes held empathy I feel melting in my chest days later while I pretend to be alright for everybody else who knows me better
By The Dani Writerabout a month ago in Poets