Writing fictional murder is dangerous not for the act, but for the shortcuts it can invite. “Low-hanging fruit” victims are a no-go zone. For many, it’s too much to bear. People often ask why writing about murder in fiction is dangerous. Not because of violence itself, but because of who the violence lands on. If […]
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Window holds a pauseYour life framed, mine passing byWe watch each other -M
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I’ve lived my life enjoying the sea breeze and watching the horizon change with the light, but I still don’t go into the water unless it’s absolutely necessary. The ocean is the shark’s world — not mine — and every year, reminders come that we humans are just visitors in their domain. The Aussie coastline
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Judge. Jury. Executioner. The ‘bird’ provides us with the perfect urban Law. It gives us the power to be everything (and feels so virtuous). Delivering justice to sh*tty people without having to consult with anyone else. It feels so nice. Almost virtuos! Think about it. When a flip happens, we’ve already decided that a crime
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It’s time we brought back the mental asylum. Sure, include the spooky Victorian kind with thick stone, iron chains, and a sadistic nurse called Agnes — just a polite place where people exhibiting advanced levels of nonsense can be taken for a little lie-down. A reset. A timeout from reality while the rest of us
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There’s a detail that’s easy to avoid when talking about sexless marriages, and it’s the one that matters most. They don’t always begin with a simple refusal. They often begin with silence. I didn’t want a sexless marriage. That part is simple, and it matters that I say it plainly. But wanting something and enabling
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Humanity’s moon landing remains a topic of debate. The author believes it was faked, arguing that the absence of superhuman abilities in the footage and the lack of further lunar exploration support the claim. The Moon’s potential for scientific use, unexploited by humans, further fuels skepticism about the historic event. They also question the absence of moon-related plans in missions to Mars.
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Counsellors carry a special burden. Day in and day out, they sit with stories of violence, rape, child abuse, and trauma. They hear it all. It’s their job to listen — to absorb the darkest corners of human experience — and retain a professional smile all the while. But how does a sane person stay
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Before vows, sex often feels urgent. Texts fly. Plans are made. Doors lock fast. Time feels short, want feels big. People say this stage runs on thrill, risk, and the joy of the chase. After the vows, life shows up. Forums and therapy sites tell a clear tale. Sex does not die, but it does
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