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The Strawberry Chapter 6
Chapter Six seems to have taken a life of its own. This will be the third time I have tried to revise it, as I have lost all previous revisions. So here I go again. I get the impression that what I was trying to say wasn't being written the way it should have, and I just needed to start over again to get it right.
By Katherine Aguilar4 days ago in Chapters
How Reading Affects the Brain
Reading is more than just a way to pass time or absorb information — it’s a workout for the brain that can shape how we think, feel, and understand the world. Scientists have long studied the effects of reading on the brain, and the findings reveal that this simple act can have profound neurological, emotional, and cognitive benefits. Here’s a closer look at how reading influences the brain.
By Gustavo Woltmann4 days ago in Chapters
Mars Colonization
Humanity’s Next Giant Leap - The dream of colonizing Mars has captivated scientists, visionaries, and storytellers for generations. Once considered the realm of science fiction, establishing a human settlement on the Red Planet is now the focus of serious planning, investment, and innovation. With advancements in space travel and a growing urgency to ensure humanity’s long-term survival, Mars colonization is emerging as one of the most ambitious and defining projects of the 21st century.
By Gus Woltmann4 days ago in Chapters
When Justice Is for Sale
In any democratic society, three pillars are expected to uphold justice and accountability: an independent judiciary, honest political leadership, and a free press. When these pillars function properly, they create a system of checks and balances that protects citizens from abuse of power. But when the courts become bribed, rulers turn corrupt, and pressure mounts against journalists, democracy itself begins to weaken. The relationship between these institutions can determine whether a nation moves toward justice or slides into authoritarianism.
By Irshad Abbasi 5 days ago in Chapters
Songs of the Silver Wizard
COMPENDIUM “And what if I make the wrong choice?” “The greatest bit of hubris a man can hold is denying there are choices without consequence. The right choice now may prove to be the wrong one ten years hence. The wrong choice now may yield but a scratch but prevent the tumbling of an unseen pebble that sparks an avalanche. The only way to truly fail is to never choose at all.”
By Matthew J. Fromm5 days ago in Chapters
The Descent
I awake to the sterile stillness of night on Mars. My prosthetic is irritating me, and I lean down to scratch it. I realise it’s my calf that’s itching around the titanium frame. Perhaps I should be happy I have sensation where previously there was none, but I only find it disturbing.
By N J Delmas5 days ago in Chapters
