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"Well...this is terrifying"
As I embark on my most ambitious writing venture yet, I have discovered things that I wish my readers to pay attention to. I am currently gathering research for my Master of Arts Dissertation in International Relations and European Politics, at one of the most uncertain times of modern human history. I have felt it so concerning, that I implore you to read (and watch) all the way to the very end. We live in quite frightening times. We are in an era of the unknown, and yet we carry on as normal - it's strange how conformed we are to routine, and again concerning. Given what I am about to present to you will probably feel like taking the red pill and falling down the rabbit hole. If you'd rather live in ignorance and bliss (good for you, know that I envy you), then take the blue bill and stop reading here. Ok, here goes...
By Rosie J. Sargent3 years ago in FYI
The Leader of the Wolf Pack Must Remain at the Back
Right-wing or left-wing it's still the same bird. What use is a self-serving bird who only hunts for himself and himself only? The same bird that preys on the vulnerable to ensure its survival. Relying on its wings of power fueled by the force of fear and the exploitation of others. The bird takes without a charge expecting those below his rule to cover his bill. The bird is no use to the people, only to itself. We may as well shoot the bird down and eat it. Now people are starving and struggling to put food on the table for their children. We will refer to this notion as the Dutch Method if the option horrifically occurs. Unfortunately for the bird, fear is nothing compared to hunger.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Fiction
The Ember in The Dark I
The adrenaline consumes Myrtha’s legs. What is left of Ahriman’s army is gaining speed towards her. The hooves of the remaining calvary violently thump the ground. Myrtha accustomed to the harsh environment fled up the wet slippery slopes of the green valleys and into the dense woodland perched on top. She tries to raise her feet high enough to dodge the twigs sticking out. Myrtha keeps on running because she knows her life depends on it. She falls repeatedly picking herself straight back up and running each time, taking a few leaves with her. She falls and then rolls back to her feet. She is muddy, wet, and frightened. The horses make more noise than their riders. They are used to the hard cold concrete and yet, they are keeping up their speed with their sights set on Myrtha.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Fiction
When I Meet the Gods
When I meet the Gods I will scream, for I have a lot to say - Why did you deal me cards filled with sorrow and pain? Anger and fear? Obscurity and sadness? Is it because I am strong enough to carry something so heavy? Or because I am emotionally weak and deeply needed teaching? What lessons have I learnt? That you have abandoned humanity out of fear of your own creation. You left us in the dark to rot with no guidance nor hope. Now you return proclaiming salvation; to save us from ourselves, from our vices. Demanding devotion and loyalty as if it has been earned. To your shock and horror, you have to face the consequences of your neglect. What deals and secrets that have been born in the dark, are thriving and shining under your gaze. This is the world you have all created, although not intended. The effect of this chaos has sprung opportunities tainted with deceit and moral corruption. We have lost ourselves to the darkness of the grand illusion which we have all blindly walked into a life built upon lies, and you let that happen!
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Fiction
I Went to Sally in the Wood
Sally in the Wood is a place where locals avoid after dark and the birds stop singing. A place steeped in the mystery of a girl trapped and murdered in a now-abandoned tower. Also, a site of a civil war battle, and legend says it is the witch Sally, who now haunts the area. The Ghost Hunt UK claims:
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Horror
The Curious Case of the Feet in a Pair of Boots
A lot happened in 2020, a lot that I can imagine most of us wish to forget. Nevertheless, it has changed the world forever and whether we like it or not COVID-19 is not going anywhere. For me, as well as many many others, COVID-19 has completely changed our lives. I was 22 and had not long graduated university. I lost my job at the start of the pandemic and found myself sofa-surfing. It was awful. The only good thing in my life was having met my current partner, and he asked me to live with him. Our flat wasn't much just a studio flat in a building of about fourteen others.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Horror
The Illusion of Truth
What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly. They say the argument of truth is linked to the human experience. But if normal is an illusion, how can we guarantee that the notion of the truth exists? Does one whole truth against 7.753 billion realities? What is the truth exactly? How do we find it? Why is it important? 'Reaching a consensus on an objective description of the world is possible in principle. That is the wonder of science. Consensus on our subjective descriptions is impossible in principle. That is the wonder of consciousness.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in FYI
Here are A Few Examples of Propaganda
Shakespeare Propaganda (Tudor Propaganda). Shakespeare propaganda, or Tudor propaganda (as it is also known) refers to Eight of Shakespeare’s historical plays – Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Henry V, Henry VI Parts 1,2 and 3, and Richard III.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in FYI
The Ember in the Dark
We are the descendants of the old gods, and we carry their magic in our blood. We hold the secrets of humanity in our hearts and the truth in our minds. These messages have been passed down and translated through generations in secret. We were once fiercely respected and listened to. We were once deeply loved, and we were feared and admired. We were advisors, guardians, and defenders to great leaders and the greatest legends. We were the protectors of humanity, and yet we hide from it.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Fiction
5 Comfort Shows I Love Re-watching
The Great (2020 -present). An occasionally true story. A young Catherine the Great comes to Russia to get married to Peter III of Russia but finds herself embroiled in a world of dogmatic beliefs and customs, which she tries to alter. If you are having a lazy Sunday then I think this is the show you should watch. The Great is a historical satire series that is loosely based on the story of Catherine the Great. Cynical, witty and well brutal, The Great features some great performances from Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult.
By Rosie J. Sargent4 years ago in Geeks
