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Emily repeated the words in her head as she sat on the old, dusty couch, the flickering candle casting ghostly shadows around the room. It was her first night in the house her uncle had left her, a crumbling Victorian on the outskirts of town. She’d been instructed by the lawyer: stay in the house for one night, fulfill the stipulation, and the property would be hers. Simple enough—until the lawyer had added the rule.
By Devender Singhabout a year ago in BookClub
THE FINAL RACE OF NOAH
Amidst the roar of the crowd, Noah stood on the track, heart racing, as he prepared for the final race of his life. Years of training had brought him to this moment, and everything boiled down to the next few minutes. His competitors, fierce and laser-focused, were seasoned athletes he had respected and battled against for years. But this race was different. It wasn't just about speed; it was a mental marathon. As the referees whistled cut through the air, the athletes crouched into their starting positions. Noah's mind flashed back to his first race, a memory of wide-eyed determination and a singular goal, to win not for glory, but to prove to himself that he could. Confidence wavered for a heartbeat, the fear of failure whispering insidious doubts. But he shook it off, centring his mind back to the track ahead. The starting guns fired, and they were off. Feet pounded the track in rhythmic symphony, the landscape blurring around them. Noah's gaze was locked forward. He could sense the presence of competitors to his left and right. His lungs burned, muscles screamed, yet he maintained his pace, strategically conserving energy for the final stretch. Unexpectedly, as they rounded the last bend, chaos unfolded. One of the frontrunners stumbled, causing a ripple of confusion in the fleet. Noah seized the opportunity, channelling every ounce of strength and sheer will, pushing himself further and faster than ever before. The world around him slowed, the roar of the crowd dimming into an encouraging hum. He crossed the finish line, gasping, the tape breaking against his chest. Euphoria mixed with disbelief flooding his senses. Noah had done it. He looked back, seeing the athletes he had admired trailing behind, some still recovering from the unexpected fall. This victory wasn't just about speed or skill, it was about seizing the moment when opportunity and preparation collided. Afterward, as Noah stood on the podium, he realized the true essence of competition. It wasn't about winning against others, but about triumphing over his own fears and limitations. With medal in hand, he knew that no matter what the future held, he had already achieved his greatest victory.
By fidel ntuiabout a year ago in BookClub
A Deep Dive into "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs" by Johann Hari: A 7-Point Review
In "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs," Johann Hari tackles the burgeoning market of weight-loss medications that promise miraculous results. With his characteristic blend of investigative journalism, personal narrative, and sociocultural critique, Hari explores the implications of these drugs on individual lives and broader societal norms. This review will break down seven key points that illuminate the complexities surrounding these new weight-loss solutions.
By Future of Resilience about a year ago in BookClub
How to Edit Your Manuscript Effectively as a New Author
Editing is often one of the most crucial steps especially for the new members of the authoring world and for new authors, it's the most critical step where you have to ensure your work is well arranged. I, as a writer, have realized that editing is not only limited to correcting mistakes, but it also involves improvement of ideas, characters, and the plot itself. It has its fearsome moments but as long as it is systematized, it can be a very enjoyable process that takes the work to the next level. Therefore, we have an editing task ahead of us and let's see how best to go about it.
By Timothy L. Corlissabout a year ago in BookClub
