Fiction

"Echoes of the Forgotten"
A Journey Through Lost Memories and Hidden Truths The rain had just begun when Elira stepped into her grandmother’s attic for the first time in years. Dust swirled in the air, lit by the pale light seeping through the cracked windowpanes. She was here for closure. After her grandmother's funeral, Elira returned to the house she hadn't visited since childhood, hoping to find something—anything—that would explain the strange dreams that had haunted her for weeks.
By Kaleem Ullah10 months ago in Critique
What Is Success?
Introduction This is for ViM's May "Commencement Speech" Prompt that you can read about here: The music is "Success" by Iggy Pop
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Critique
The Eternaut
Introduction The word "eternaut" blends "eternity" and "astronaut" to evoke the idea of a timeless traveller. I dropped into this because it looked interesting. I am up to Episode three and will be seeing it through despite some early misgivings and annoyances.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Critique
Cardinals choosing the next pope have been offered a dossier on candidates – with a subtext. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Cardinals Choosing the Next Pope Have Been Offered a Dossier on Candidates – With a Subtext May 7, 2025 As speculation mounts about who will succeed Pope Francis, an intriguing development has emerged behind the scenes: cardinals preparing for a future conclave are quietly being offered dossiers detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and past actions of potential papal candidates. But these documents aren’t just dry summaries – they come with a subtle subtext that could shape the future direction of the Catholic Church.
By Rasel Ahmed10 months ago in Critique
the relevance of post truth ?
We are in the age of post-truth where facts are being overtaken by emotions, personal belief, and powerful media narratives. It is typically understood to refer to the post-truth era. This is an era where appeal to emotion and ideology are likely to overpower objective facts. Thus understood, philosophy becomes not just relevant—but essential.
By mehadi10 months ago in Critique
Train: The Most Underrated Killer on Earth & the Mystery of "Habitual Confidence"
On April 1, 2017, American news channel NBC aired a surprising video. It was an experimental report by journalist Jeff Rossen. The experiment's title was: “Can you really not hear a train approaching from behind while standing on the tracks?”
By Bappy Sarkar11 months ago in Critique
"100 People vs 1 Gorilla: Can 100 Really Beat One?"
In the ever-evolving world of the internet, viral content is born every day. However, some trends go beyond just being humorous—they reflect deeper societal attitudes and bring to light collective thoughts. “100 People vs 1 Gorilla” is one such meme that not only entertains but also raises questions about how we view strength, society, and group dynamics.
By The 1%11 months ago in Critique
The Eternaut (2025) Netflix Review – A Slow-Burn Sci-Fi Survival Series with Flaws
The Eternaut is a sci-fi survival series which was released in Hindi on Netflix. I would also like to tell you that this series has a total of six episodes, and each episode is between 45 to 60 minutes.
By Ayush Verma11 months ago in Critique
Peaky Blinders Finally in Hindi! Honest Review You Must Read
So finally, the fans who had a dream that one day they would sit and watch Peaky Blinders in Hindi, their dream came true on 23 April 2025.
By Ayush Verma11 months ago in Critique
Before You Watch Season 5: The Ultimate You Season 4 Recap
Joe followed Marienne from Paris to London but seeing the fear on Marienne's face, Joe let her go. Love's father had hired a contract killer named Elliot Tannenberg to find Joe who is more of a fixer.
By Ayush Verma11 months ago in Critique
A wrong decision
I'm really sorry you're going through that. One of the hardest things to deal with is being cheated on because it hurts your trust, confidence, and everything else. That you haven't been able to forget is perfectly normal. It's not just about what occurred; it's also about how it affected you. And feeling like you made a wrong decision? That guilt can be brutal. But trust me—being open, trusting, loving... that’s not weakness. That’s strength. Her choices reflect her, not you. You want to talk more about it? Like, what took place and how has it affected you lately?
By Soriful11 months ago in Critique
Unpacking White Lotus Season 3: Gorgeous Scenes and Frustratingly Familiar Tropes
For the last eight weeks, my morning routine has been to get up, make coffee, and mentally get ready for the upcoming episode of HBO's The White Lotus. It has evolved into a weekly immersion in opulence, dysfunction, and mortality rather than merely a viewing experience. I was optimistic, high, caftan-clad, sun-kissed aspirations about the upcoming show.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Critique