Politics

Cold Beer and Hot Politics. Chapter 8.
John was startled awake before dawn by the jangling bedside telephone. Blearily lifting the receiver, he encountered only the cackling voice of his downstairs neighbour, Madame Scheherazade. Between gasping laughs she demanded, "Have you seen today's Mirror, John dearie?" Before he could respond, she rang off, leaving him puzzled by her sudden interest in tabloid sensationalism.
By Tanya Doolin2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Rebellion
In the faintly lit hallways of what was once a clamoring city, individuals of Locale 12 walked tediously through their day to day schedules. The air was weighty with mistreatment, and the reverberations of a once-lively society seemed like ancient remnants of the past. Under the full concentrations eyes of the system's authorities, each step, each word was observed. Contradict was quickly quieted, and trust was an extravagance few thought for even a second to enjoy.
By Md. Omar Faruk Siddique2 years ago in Chapters
The Werewolf. Content Warning.
In the frigid depths of a Siberian winter, the city of Angarsk lay cloaked in darkness, its streets silent under a blanket of snow. As the bars emptied out, their patrons bidding farewell to another night, a lone figure emerged from the shadows. Her name was Khristina, her steps unsteady, her breath forming frosty clouds in the bitter air. With each cautious movement, she drew closer to a fateful encounter that would change the course of her life forever.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
What The Bible Actually Says About the Devil. Content Warning.
In the annals of religious lore, there exists a figure whose name strikes fear into the hearts of believers and non-believers alike: Satan. Known by many names—Lucifer, the Devil, the Prince of Darkness—his presence looms large in the collective consciousness, a symbol of rebellion and malevolence. But what if the truth about Satan is far more nuanced than the tales spun by centuries of myth and doctrine?
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
The Chilling Odyssey of the Franklin Expedition: A Tale of Courage, Tragedy, and Mystery. Content Warning.
In the annals of maritime history, tales of expeditions abound, each with its own share of triumphs, tragedies, and mysteries. Yet, few stories evoke as much intrigue and sorrow as that of the Franklin Expedition of 1845 to 1848. Led by the intrepid Sir John Franklin, this ill-fated journey aimed to chart the elusive Northwest Passage, a quest that would ultimately end in disaster, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in enigma.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
Book Review - Shōgun, Part One: The Asian Saga, Book 1.1
Chapter 1: The Stranger from the West The story kicks off with a bang as we're introduced to the main character, John Blackthorne, an English navigator aboard the Dutch ship Erasmus. Their ship, battered by a storm, finds itself off the coast of Japan, a land virtually unknown to Europeans in the 17th century. Blackthorne's world is turned upside down as he encounters the strict hierarchy and foreign customs of Japan. He soon realizes that survival depends on adapting to this unfamiliar culture.
By CCDesigns2 years ago in Chapters
Horrifying Discoveries Found Inside the Devil's Bible. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Bohemia during the 13th century, there lived a monk named Herman the Recluse. Within the confines of a monastery nestled amidst rolling hills and dense forests, Herman had pledged his life to poverty, chastity, and obedience, as dictated by his monastic vows. His days were spent in prayer, contemplation, and the painstaking transcription of sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts, and theological treatises.
By Gunduz2 years ago in Chapters
Cold Beer and Hot Politics. Chapter 7.
As London's sullen skies unleashed spring's first rain, so too descended resignation upon John's sagging shoulders. His solitary crusade to resurrect radical dissent had stalled, impotent pamphlets reduced to street litter rather than kindling for revolution. No swelling crowds issued outraged choruses for economic justice or political accountability. Anaesthetised by distractions and indulgences, the proletariat slumbered on, impervious to John's strident wake-up calls.
By Tanya Doolin2 years ago in Chapters
Cold Beer and Hot Politics. Chapter 6.
The weeks following John's passionate speech at Speaker's Corner crept by in agonising inertia. No righteous comrades emerged to join his crusade, no groundswell of dissent stirred even a tremor of outrage. His provocations were met largely by public apathy or dismissal, save the occasional phone call from an old university friend expressing concern over John's tilt at windmills.
By Tanya Doolin2 years ago in Chapters
Crowned in Love's Escape
In the realm of crowns and golden halls, A king stood tall, within fortress walls. Yet, on his brow, a heavy crown, For happiness eluded, wearing a frown.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Short Reads
Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters
I, Willhelm
It had been five years since the RBH incident, and most of the original robots that had been gifted to various parliamentary figures were just shy of their 7th year. While their exterior was often upgraded to appear more fashionable, their interior mechanics and memory remained the same. It was around this time that an MP with the pretentious name of Julian Modestus Remson experienced an incident with his robot.
By Klaire de Lys2 years ago in Chapters