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On a sunny Saturday morning, five-year-old Calvin excitedly wakes his parents and heads to the mall. However, while playing hide and seek, he becomes separated, experiencing a terrifying encounter with a distorted figure resembling his father. After overcoming fear and remembering how to find his parents, Calvin is found and reunited, shaken but safe.
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Cathexis explores the intersection of art, memory, and madness through the imagined life of a forgotten soprano who helped shape one of Puccini’s final masterpieces. Drawing on historical fragments, therapy dialogues, and the language of music itself, the novella examines how genius and suffering often coexist—and how women’s creative legacies are reclaimed through self-recognition. The…
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Maisen A. Hill’s work exemplifies “Trance Lyricism,” blending music and profound thought in rhythmic, emotional poetry. He explores identity, reality, and metaphors while inviting readers into a meditative experience. His unique language vibrates with layered meanings and spiritual undertones, transcending traditional poetry to evoke a deep understanding and connection.
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On a bustling Christmas Eve, a grief-stricken man visits his son’s grave, carrying a solitary rose. As snow falls, he reflects on his loss, believing he failed his son. Unexpectedly, the spirit of his boy appears, bringing comfort and reminding him of the eternal bond of love and faith. The man finds solace, realizing that…
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The narrator reflects on a past relationship while retrieving her watch from an ex. Despite intentions for closure, her emotions resurface, leading to a bittersweet farewell. As she grapples with lingering feelings and the realization of love lost, she finds herself emotionally vulnerable, confronting unexpected heartache after their final encounter.
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Trauma has a way of changing people for the worse. Add that to a culture that told you to tough it up even if it literally cost you your arm. . .
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Donnie Ashford, a novice actor, seizes an opportunity to join a college play led by the eccentric director Michelle Denning. Amid chaotic rehearsals and imaginative ideas, they decide on a pirate-themed story, “Deus Ex Machina,” exploring love and rivalry. The group’s quirky dynamics promise an entertaining performance ahead.
