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Memories of a life before. Content Warning.
There are memories within us that don't belong to the one that we are,and yet they become reflected back at us from within each reflection we see. A different and incomplete version of ourselves looks back into our souls; it shows us the life we could have had if we could just recognise that there are qualities within us that we just can't acknowledge.
By Nadine Haigh18 days ago in Fiction
Car Tax Changes in 2026: What Drivers Need to Know About the New Rules. AI-Generated.
Car tax rules are set to change in 2026, bringing significant implications for drivers, car buyers, and the wider automotive industry. Governments are increasingly adjusting vehicle taxation systems to reflect environmental goals, fuel efficiency standards, and evolving transport policies.
By Aarif Lashari18 days ago in Journal
The Invisible Scar: Navigating Life and Love After Infidelity
Late one evening, I received a call from a close friend. Through muffled sobs, she shared the news that has become an all-too-familiar ghost in modern relationships: "He’s been cheating. I checked his phone... it’s been going on for six months."
By Elena Vance 18 days ago in Lifehack
The Town That Forgot Tomorrow
Subtitle 1: Every morning in the town of Everfall began the same way. At exactly 7:00 a.m., the church bell rang once. At 7:05, the bakery doors opened, releasing the smell of warm bread into the foggy streets. At 7:10, children walked to school in neat lines, their shoes tapping in perfect rhythm against the pavement.
By Iazaz hussain18 days ago in Fiction
Writers, Let’s Not Sit at the Typewriter and Bleed. Top Story - February 2026.
One of the biggest parts of my personal development and therapy journeys has been tackling the ugliest beliefs I have about myself. And that’s my identity as a writer.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA18 days ago in Writers
Frederick the Great: Winning When Surrounded
Few leaders in history have faced danger as relentlessly as Frederick II of Prussia, better known as Frederick the Great. He ruled a small, newly elevated kingdom with powerful enemies on every border, a limited population, and an army that could never afford large losses. Yet time and again, Frederick survived—and often triumphed—when surrounded by foes who should have crushed him. His genius was not conquest for its own sake, but the art of winning when defeat seemed inevitable.
By Fred Bradford18 days ago in History
Blowing Smoke
Thick white plume gushes from flue pipes, a balcony view. Negative five degrees; I sit. I watch. I think. Blowing smoke sends clouds a confirmation. My cloudy vision readjusts; head nod to cumulus and all things I thought I knew. Furnace breathing system exhales, and I realize false information often misleads me.
By Marilyn Glover18 days ago in Poets
Helping Older Adults Embrace Technology Through Community Support
Technology shapes nearly every part of modern life, from communication and healthcare to banking and entertainment. For many older adults, however, rapid digital change can feel overwhelming rather than empowering. When seniors lack confidence with technology, they may become disconnected from essential services and social interaction. Community-based technology support programs play an important role in reducing this divide by offering guidance, patience, and practical learning opportunities.
By Frank Mongelluzzi18 days ago in Journal
