Memoir

The Work Trip of a Lifetime
This past February I was blessed enough to be able to work in Puerto Rico for about a month. It's moments like this in my life I am grateful for the profession I chose to pursue. Sometimes archaeology sucks, and sometimes you keep opportunities to explore outside your usual world. I stepped off the plane and was greeted by a gentle breeze and an overbearing sun. It reminded me of my time in Guam and how the world suddenly slowed down around me.
By Matthew Mccahey2 years ago in Chapters
Insane Quest of Jason & the Argonauts - Greek Mythology Explained. Content Warning.
In the annals of Greek mythology, there exists a tale so grand, so sweeping in its scope and so profound in its implications that it has captured the imagination of countless generations. It is the saga of Jason and the Argonauts, a narrative that transcends the boundaries of time and space, weaving together the threads of heroism, betrayal, love, and destiny into a tapestry of unparalleled beauty and complexity.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
Centerfield
September, 2019: Commonwealth Stadium is minimalist: Grey and concrete, lined with typical concession stands, and occasional pops of green and gold. Little has changed in its forty years, with the exception of a few technological aspects. The menus at the concessions are digital, and they have little TVs that display the current game so those out of their seats miss nothing. I’m still getting used to the new jumbo-tron, but my Dad boasts about remembering games from before they installed the first one. But, of course, he also remembers the stadium being constructed. I’ll never get to reminisce about what Commonwealth was like in the eighties, but I grew up in it just like he did. I savour the smell of spilled liquor, the taste of overpriced hot dogs, and, lately, obey the siren call of “Cooold beerrr!”
By Noelle Spaulding 2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter One Done.
I finished my first chapter of my new book. I started it last week and finished it today, so I think this is my goal. To write at least two chapters a week, and posting them here one by one, and if I feel like throwing an essay or a poem or something in there from time to time, I can. I am my own boss and I make the rules. I also don’t know what this book will be titled and don’t think it will come to me until I get further into it, so Chapter One will have to do.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Chapters
The Werewolf. Content Warning.
In the frigid depths of a Siberian winter, the city of Angarsk lay cloaked in darkness, its streets silent under a blanket of snow. As the bars emptied out, their patrons bidding farewell to another night, a lone figure emerged from the shadows. Her name was Khristina, her steps unsteady, her breath forming frosty clouds in the bitter air. With each cautious movement, she drew closer to a fateful encounter that would change the course of her life forever.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
What The Bible Actually Says About the Devil. Content Warning.
In the annals of religious lore, there exists a figure whose name strikes fear into the hearts of believers and non-believers alike: Satan. Known by many names—Lucifer, the Devil, the Prince of Darkness—his presence looms large in the collective consciousness, a symbol of rebellion and malevolence. But what if the truth about Satan is far more nuanced than the tales spun by centuries of myth and doctrine?
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
The Chilling Odyssey of the Franklin Expedition: A Tale of Courage, Tragedy, and Mystery. Content Warning.
In the annals of maritime history, tales of expeditions abound, each with its own share of triumphs, tragedies, and mysteries. Yet, few stories evoke as much intrigue and sorrow as that of the Franklin Expedition of 1845 to 1848. Led by the intrepid Sir John Franklin, this ill-fated journey aimed to chart the elusive Northwest Passage, a quest that would ultimately end in disaster, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in enigma.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
I started writing a book today.
Linus April 23, 2023 Today I woke up and it was different. I’m just a dog, so there are some things I don’t understand, but I know when something is different. I can either smell, or taste, or feel the difference. And today something on my inside felt not normal anymore. It is not a bad feeling, and it doesn’t hurt but I know. This is how I know I am not a puppy anymore. When you are a dog, you are either Puppy for a lot of many years or Old. So, I think this means I am Old now.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Chapters
Horrifying Discoveries Found Inside the Devil's Bible. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 13th century, there lived a monk named Herman the Recluse. Within the confines of a monastery nestled amidst rolling hills and dense forests, Herman had pledged his life to poverty, chastity, and obedience, as dictated by his monastic vows. His days were spent in prayer, contemplation, and the painstaking transcription of sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts, and theological treatises.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
My Dosa Memoir
Current Status: May 2019, College Campus, India, temperature 40°C (104°F), Budget: 45 rupees ($0.6). I don't want to move at all now; I want to stay asleep, but I am hungry. I have been doing this for over a month now, and I have lost 5 kgs, even when my weight is already below average for my age and height.
By Arjun Sahasya2 years ago in Chapters
Contagion
I'm holding my breath because I KNOW if I breathe in the dust and mold in this little cubby: I'll sneeze. It's possible that won't matter, but it's all I can do to stay safe.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
LOVE STORY
Ah, the sweet sadness of a failure love story. It's a tale that many of us have experienced, and it often leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. So, here's my story, a rollercoaster of emotions that ultimately taught me invaluable life lessons.
By Anand2 years ago in Chapters