What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? The prompt asks, What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? My answer is inconvenient. It is now. I could choose something more dramatic. I have stood on mountains and watched the world disappear…
Leave a CommentI wrote this after some study, some research, some pondering. My idea was something like Churchill’s What if the South had Lost, but without the racism he was known for. Growing up, I was a huge fan of Harry Turtledove and other masters of alternative history. It is not heavily…
Leave a CommentThe author reflects on their evolving mission, emphasizing the importance of helping others see themselves clearly, creating space for recognition, and alleviating loneliness through honest storytelling.
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Leave a CommentInspired by Lucan’s empire-shaking verse, Emathia reimagines Rome in space—proof that civilizations fall not by era, but by repetition.
Leave a CommentIn a reflective exchange by a fire, an old man discusses the nature of echoes and memories, emphasizing the need for new beginnings rather than merely revisiting the past.
Leave a CommentThe narrative revolves around a woman reflecting on love, loss, and self-discovery during her visit to Ireland, culminating in a transformative encounter with a writer at a bar.
Leave a CommentThe speaker reflects on heartache, building a protective cave while battling inner turmoil. Despite efforts to shield themselves, the emotional tide remains relentless, prompting questions of resilience.
Leave a CommentThe author reflects on the importance of trusting instincts, contrasting intuition with reliance on systems, and recognizes a gradual return to valuing instinct in life decisions.
Leave a CommentAn encounter at the edge of the world reveals deep connections forged through loss and discovery, as an old man’s wisdom guides a traveler home.
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