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Preservation for Eternal Impact
It is easy to feel as though most of what is said disappears. Words are spoken, written, posted, argued over, and then quickly buried beneath the next wave of noise. Attention moves on. Platforms refresh. What once felt urgent becomes invisible. In that environment, a quiet but persistent question emerges. What actually lasts. And more uncomfortably, what is worth preserving when so much seems to vanish without consequence.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 days ago in Writers
The Spoon. Content Warning.
Our company stared at his lifeless corpse on the floor, mouths aghast, Colonel David dead on the floor of the barracks. “I can’t believe this,” Tyler whispers with a tear in his eye “out of all people how is he dead.” I trek over to his body, while still in considerable shock, and notice out of the corner of my eye a bloody spoon in his hand. I start to slowly approach him, but the medic and some of the officers start screaming “Get away from the body,” to me and all the people that try to approach him. They pick him up, but the officers look even more rigid than they have been carrying him away. We are eventually forced to go back to training. During PT, there is an unusual buzz from everyone. “What do you think happened?” “I don’t know man, it all seems so sudden.” I tell Tyler solemnly. “Do you think there could be a spy?” “Probably not, killing him would make no sense, we would eventually find out who it was. In addition, the Colonel was the most tactical and intelligent person in the whole platoon. He was the last person I would suspect to die in this whole war ""The Germans could’ve used this to cause chaos internally ""I doubt that this war in itself causes enough chaos. I think this whole thing is so surprising because of how he died. He didn’t die in some grand way, but he died on the floor. It just feels weird and nothing adds up.” Tyler nods adamantly as I tell him this, but I can tell his brain is working on what it could be.
By Gabriel Hu5 days ago in Writers
John and Paul's Three-Word Haiku/Senryu Unofficial Challenge
Ladies and gentlemen, poets and literary vandals. I bring glad tidings from the land of hope and glory, (Hallelujah!, shout it from the rooftops, etc., etc., exit feckin’ stage left) a fat orange retard and a man whom I'd follow into battle. Well, whom I might follow into a pub fight. Okay, maybe not. (Stage right, then?) But, I'd definitely follow him to the pub if he was going to buy a round or two, John Cox. (Scotland’s on my bucket list … what da ya know bout that?) Oh, and the land of haggis, more scenery than people, Olympic standard swearing, comedy, film, literature, music, dance, beauty, whisky, and me, Paul.
By Paul Stewart6 days ago in Writers
A More Mindful Way to Connect: Inside Maude’s Approach to Intimate Wellness
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By Abbasi Publisher7 days ago in Writers
Understanding Artificial Turf as a Lawn Alternative in Plano
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By Abbasi Publisher7 days ago in Writers
U.S. and Canadian Immigration Updates Employers and Families Are Watching Closely
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By Sheila Danzig7 days ago in Writers
What Makes a Great Random Video Chat Experience: Features That Truly Matter
Random video chat platforms have become a popular way for people to connect online without long-term commitments or formal profiles. Whether users are looking for casual conversation, cultural exchange, or a brief social break, these platforms promise spontaneous human interaction in a digital space. However, not all random video chat experiences feel the same. Some feel smooth and engaging, while others quickly become frustrating or uncomfortable.
By Abbasi Publisher7 days ago in Writers
Shane Windmeyer and DEI in North Carolina: What the Moment Demands
North Carolina sits at a fascinating crossroads. It is a state defined by contrast: rural and urban, tradition and innovation, legacy industries and booming tech hubs. From Research Triangle Park to small-town manufacturing centers, the state’s economy is growing—and with that growth comes an urgent question. How do organizations build workplaces that are fair, inclusive, and resilient in a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are both deeply needed and politically charged?
By Shane Windmeyer7 days ago in Writers
