Taboo
“The Girl Who Collected Sunsets”
When Elara turned twelve, she realized the sun was talking to her. It didn’t speak in sentences or riddles. It spoke in color—bold, unapologetic color. Crimson sighs. Amber laughter. Lavender secrets that slipped behind hills and rooftops. The messages came during the golden hour, and though no one else seemed to notice, Elara listened closely.
By Hamad Haider8 months ago in Confessions
The Man My Husband Called Brother
Whispers in the Silence It started with a laugh. Not mine. His. Jason’s laugh had always been distinct — low, raspy, like a secret being whispered in a crowded room. I heard it from the kitchen, floating in through the open glass doors that led to our backyard. I was slicing lemons for Daniel’s iced tea, barefoot, hair messy, wearing one of his oversized shirts. Just another Saturday afternoon in the quiet suburb of Stamford.
By Lacey Morgan8 months ago in Confessions
11 Foolproof Ways Your Partner Might Be Cheating - And Doing it Better Than You Ever Could
While guys take most of the heat when it comes to cheating, for leaving trails of receipts, and glitter behind, wives can lead a double life so seamlessly you’d think they’re part-time CIA.
By Nia Knox8 months ago in Confessions
Tattoos for Tots
In the grand carnival of our perpetually progressing society, every day brings fresh opportunities to cast aside dusty traditions and dance wildly into the realm of innovation. Among the array of societal taboos ripe for reconsideration, one surprisingly persists—our arbitrary denial of tattoos to children. Yes, my good friends, the absurdity must cease; it's high time we acknowledge the autonomy and self-expression of our youngest citizens by letting them ink their hearts onto their sleeves—literally.
By Conrad Hannon8 months ago in Confessions
State Of Shock
Introduction Today I decided to rearrange the workroom so that I could play my keyboard and guitar and have access to my CD collection. The move around was successful, and then I rearranged my CD boxes, and the one that ended up on top, which will provide a lot of my music over the next few weeks, contained artists from "I" to "L", which I had not dipped into for a very long time.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Confessions
"The 5 Seconds That Broke Me — and Then Built Me Again”
It was just five seconds. Five seconds of silence after the call ended. Five seconds that shattered my world. I still remember the vibration in my pocket. I was walking home after a tiring shift, lost in thought, wondering if life would ever become more than just survival. The call came from my brother. I picked it up with a tired, “Hello?”
By TrueVocal8 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 盆ざる
I still have time to write so I will continue to do that to pass the time. I have been reading the cooking book: Motto Tsukaeru Kanbutsu no Hon ( The Book on How to Use Your Dry Goods More Effectively ) as a way to practice my Japanese and also to learn how to cook Japanese food.
By Kayla McIntosh8 months ago in Confessions
I Walked Away From My Best Friend—And I Don’t Regret It
I didn’t send a long text. I didn’t write a letter. I didn’t even say goodbye. One day, I just stopped replying. I muted the messages. I ignored the calls. I walked away from someone I once called my best friend—and honestly, I haven’t regretted it once.
By Hamad Haider8 months ago in Confessions
I Cut Off My Best Friend Without Warning — And I Don’t Regret It
I never imagined I would ghost someone I once considered my soulmate in platonic form. It felt brutal, unnecessary—until it wasn't. The reality is, I didn’t wake up one day and decide to abandon my best friend. The truth is more painful and layered than that.
By Hamad Haider8 months ago in Confessions
