I also want pigs to fly if my spouse and I have sex before this year closes! I’ve always wanted to be a believer in miracles. They say miracles happen when you least expect them, and well, I’ve been holding on to that belief for quite some time now. As we stand on the precipice […]
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If you’re the type of reader who likes to stockpile books while the rest of the world is distracted, this is the moment. The 9th annual Smashwords End of Year Sale wraps up at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on January 1st, and it’s one of the few sales each year that actually lives up to the
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Most authors are taught to chase exposure. More clicks. More downloads. More “eyes on the page.” And yet, the more widely a book is scattered—especially for free—the more likely it is to be misread, misunderstood, and misjudged. (I know. I can testify, your Honour.) Not because the writing is poor. But because the wrong reader
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Fifteen years on WordPress, this blog evolved from personal reflections to dark fiction, photography, and novels—an archive of obsession, change, and stories that refused to stay quiet. It happened this day, 15 years ago, I packed up my blog and moved it from MySpace to WordPress. MySpace was closing, and WordPress offered a new home.
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People build kingdoms from beliefs, identities, and certainties—and defend them ruthlessly. When dissent threatens the walls, civility collapses, violence is permitted, destruction feels justified, as fear replaces thought and conformity becomes survival. Everyone builds a kingdom. Some are small and domestic. Others sprawl invisibly across rooms, conversations, reputations, and assumptions. Most don’t look like kingdoms
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“What do you think it is?“ She replied. Have you got someone in your family or circle of friends who answers questions with questions? I asked a simple one the other night. Not a philosophical hoop. Not a trap. Not an invitation to spar. “What’s that?” I asked. It was a dessert. A small pastry
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Characters from completed stories can linger in a writer’s memory, evolving from mere inventions to figures resembling real acquaintances. This persistent familiarity can lead to moments where fictional characters feel like past friends. Over years, rich details allow these characters to blend into memories, necessitating a responsible portrayal to maintain their integrity.
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Santa endures because he normalises deception—teaching children early that comforting lies, when protected collectively, become reality. There is something deeply unsettling about how carefully adults lie about Santa Claus. Not casually—deliberately. With precision. With rehearsed explanations about silent movement and an unseen entry. Children don’t need those details. Adults do. They construct them with the
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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, but for others, it can be a time of sadness and loneliness. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 8 in 10 people have at least one long-term health condition, and 1 in 2 people have at least 1 chronic condition. These individuals
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