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The Night I Opened My Door — And Everything Changed
The knock came at 11:43 p.m. I remember the time because I had just checked my phone, hoping for a message that was never going to arrive. The apartment was quiet in that heavy way only lonely spaces can be. The refrigerator hummed. The clock ticked. My tea had gone cold beside me — a habit lately.
By imtiazalam24 days ago in Humans
Why NASA Cancelled The Artemis III Lunar Landing
At 23:30 GMT on February 27th, 2026, a small compliment of analysts, technicians, and operators were in the operations center when the Advanced Scout Satelite alerted them to something unusual. Just mere months away from the long awaited return to the moon by humans, NASA and SpaceX had everybody paying close attention to the moon. A couple of generations ago, NASA and the United States celebrated their final trip to the moon, and hadn't returned since. And while the reasoning behind cessations of lunar exploration remained a mystery in many minds, America and the human race were finally about to return to the first step away from Earth and into the galaxy.
By The Man Behind The Mask24 days ago in Futurism
The Complete Guide to Book Publishing Online in 2026
Book publishing online has never been more accessible, flexible, and powerful. Whether you’re a first-time author or an experienced writer, 2026 brings new tools, platforms, and strategies to help your book reach readers worldwide. This guide will walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know about book publishing online, from manuscript preparation to marketing your finished work.
By Prime Publishing Studio24 days ago in BookClub
On blood moons, fantasy novels and the overwhelming feeling of what's the fucken point
Honestly, what's the fucken point? From the opposite side of the world, I recently tried to convince my sister that creative, artistic endeavours were still a worthwhile use of her time.
By Roderick Makim24 days ago in Writers
Social Media is not "Dear Diary"
This poem was inspired by the number of women who become angry at their husbands and tell all of their business on Facebook. They share how their husbands mistreat them and say they are putting them out, only to later share how wonderful their spouse is. The cycle repeats as they complain, say divorce is coming, then reconcile over and over. People have a right to do whatever they choose. Younger women have told me this. Still, I share this musing of an older boomer.
By Cheryl E Preston24 days ago in Poets
