Inspiration
From Innocence to Insight: Navigating the Nuances
In the soft glow of youth, during the tumultuous transition to a freshman in high school, I ventured into the realm of self-expression through my first ever written piece. It wasn't an assignment or a task, but a self-inflicted venture into vulnerability—a love poem. Raw and unfettered, it was inspired by a boy who unknowingly occupied a significant space in my adolescent heart. Every line, dripping with youthful exuberance, was a testament to the sheer intensity of a first crush.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Writers
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
San Pedro Sula, located in northwestern Honduras, has received notoriety as one of the most challenging cities in the world to live in. While it is essential to well known the difficulties that residents face, it is equally vital to consider the nuances and complexities that make contributions to the city's struggles.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
Down to the Nub. Top Story - September 2023.
Memories of my childhood are vivid but disjointed, like a movie trailer that flashes various exciting bits, but not in context and out of order. Thus I can't be sure which of the stories I wrote as a child was the first.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Writers
My "First" Piece: Beware the Butterfly
I wish I could remember further back than the 4th grade. I'm sure I was writing even before that. The first thing I remember writing was in either 5th or 6th grade, and my memory of it is pretty vague. I was the kind of kid who knew what the teachers wanted from me, and a huge teacher's pet. Straight A's, getting my homework held up as an example, all that good stuff. When there was a writing assignment, I usually nailed it as expected. But then one day I got weird with it.
By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Writers
My First Foray into Publishing Short Stories Online
First let me admit that I have a terrible memory. Because of my anxiety, my mind loves to focus on awkward and painful memories. The failures instead of the triumphs. How far back should I go? My elementary school scribbles were just glorified spelling and penmanship exercises. I mostly remember the short stories and essays I wrote for my advanced placement English class in the eleventh grade.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Bali The Enchanting Island of Indonesia
Nestled in the coronary heart of the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is a jewel in Southeast Asia, renowned for its herbal beauty, shiny culture, and serene spirituality. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich traditions, Bali has captured the creativeness of travelers from round the world, making it one of the most sought-after locations for those in search of an idyllic escape.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
It’s Turtles All The Way Down
Turtles are my spirit animal, and the first story/essay I ever wrote was about turtles. I was in first grade. It may have been an assignment, because my teacher gave me a “check-plus” and a “smiley face.” This story clearly meant a lot to me, since I have saved it all these years.
By Joyce O’Day2 years ago in Writers
Examining My First Story
The recent fairytale challenge on Vocal had me digging deep into my computer’s memory to find a story that I wrote almost twenty years ago. It was a short story about a young girl who finds a coin in her washing machine on a very hot summer day. She makes a wish on it and it comes true; the temperature drops by twenty degrees! With a second load of laundry, she finds another coin in the machine and makes a wish on that one as well. That second wish is for an awesome thirteenth birthday.
By Rae Fairchild (MRB)2 years ago in Writers
Lily and Fred
Once upon a time, in a world where love was as unpredictable as the weather and as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle, there lived a character named Fred. Fred was your typical hopeless romantic, the kind who believed that love could be found around every corner, even if that corner happened to be a dead-end alley.
By Nneka Onuoha2 years ago in Writers
"The Hidden World of Fireflies"
The first piece I ever wrote was a humble exploration of the enchanting world of fireflies. I was a young and curious writer, just starting to discover the magic of storytelling through words. This piece, titled "The Hidden World of Fireflies: A Journey into the Enchanting Realm of Nature's Lanterns," was a testament to my budding love for nature and the art of weaving words.
By Nitin Gabhe2 years ago in Writers
